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                                          ENCLOSURE
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                          U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
ENCLOSURE
                                          REG!ON IV
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
        Docket No.:     50-482
REG!ON IV
        License No.:   NPF-42
Docket No.:
        Report No.:     50-482/98-07
50-482
        Licensee:       Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
License No.:
l       Facility:       Wolf Creek Generating Station
NPF-42
        Location:       1550 Oxen Lane, NE
Report No.:
                        Burlington, Kansas
50-482/98-07
        Dates:          March 30 through April 3,1998
Licensee:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
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Facility:
Wolf Creek Generating Station
Location:
1550 Oxen Lane, NE
Burlington, Kansas
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        inspector (s): Thomas H. Andrews, Emergency Preparedness Analyst
Dates:
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March 30 through April 3,1998
        Approved By:   Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch
inspector (s):
        Attachment:     Supplemental Information
Thomas H. Andrews, Emergency Preparedness Analyst
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Margaret Kotzalas, intern
Approved By:
Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch
Attachment:
Supplemental Information
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Wolf Creek Generating Station
                                      Wolf Creek Generating Station
NRC Inspection Report 50-482/98-07
                                    NRC Inspection Report 50-482/98-07
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This routine, announced inspection focused on the operational status of the licensee's
    This routine, announced inspection focused on the operational status of the licensee's
emergency preparedness program. Emphasis was placed on changes that had occurred since
    emergency preparedness program. Emphasis was placed on changes that had occurred since
the last routine emergency preparedness inspection.
    the last routine emergency preparedness inspection.
Plant Succod
    Plant Succod
The emergency preparedness program was properly implemented. All events reported
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            The emergency preparedness program was properly implemented. All events reported
to the NRC operations center since July 1996 were properly evaluated and classified.
            to the NRC operations center since July 1996 were properly evaluated and classified.
The emergency preparedness training program was implemented satisfactorily. The
            The emergency preparedness training program was implemented satisfactorily. The
emergency planning staff was well trained and maintained good awareness of industry
            emergency planning staff was well trained and maintained good awareness of industry
issues. The performance improvement request process effectively tracked resolution of
            issues. The performance improvement request process effectively tracked resolution of
emergency planning issues in need of corrective actions. The emergency preparedness
            emergency planning issues in need of corrective actions. The emergency preparedness
program audits were performed by qualified personnel and were of proper scope and
            program audits were performed by qualified personnel and were of proper scope and
depth.
            depth.
The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some
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            The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some
issues related to equipment and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were
            issues related to equipment and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were
identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and
            identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and
two in the fire brigade locker had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
            two in the fire brigade locker had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
            approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure
            3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure
required replacement of bottles with less than 3000 psi (Section P2).
            required replacement of bottles with less than 3000 psi (Section P2).
The process for review of changes to documents and plant design contained sufficient
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            The process for review of changes to documents and plant design contained sufficient
guidance that included an assessment of the need to perform a 10 CFR 50.54(q) review.
            guidance that included an assessment of the need to perform a 10 CFR 50.54(q) review.
Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee
            Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee
controls were adequate to ensure that changes to the emergency plan and oplementing
            controls were adequate to ensure that changes to the emergency plan and oplementing
procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner (Section P3).
            procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner (Section P3).
Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance
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            Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance
weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant
            weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant
conditions which required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly
            conditions which required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly
declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding
            declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding
the 15 minute goal. A strength was identified regarding crew turnover briefing technique
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            the 15 minute goal. A strength was identified regarding crew turnover briefing technique
(Section P4).
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Reoort Details
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IV. Plant Support
                                          IV. Plant Support
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  P1 Conduct of Emergency Preparedness Activities (93702)
Conduct of Emergency Preparedness Activities (93702)
      The inspectors reviewed licensee events and assessed the appropriateness of the
The inspectors reviewed licensee events and assessed the appropriateness of the
      emergency action levals used to classify events, timeliness of notifications, and         i
emergency action levals used to classify events, timeliness of notifications, and
      effectiveness of action item identification and resolution. All events reported to the NRC I
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      operations center since July 1996 were propMy evaluated and classified. There were         l
effectiveness of action item identification and resolution. All events reported to the NRC
      no emergency declarations between July 22,1996, and March 30,1998.                         I
operations center since July 1996 were propMy evaluated and classified. There were
  P2 Status of Emergency Preparedness Facilities, Equipment, and Resources                     I
no emergency declarations between July 22,1996, and March 30,1998.
    a. Insoection Scope (82701-02.02)
P2
      The inspectors toured the emergency response facilities and reviewed equipment
Status of Emergency Preparedness Facilities, Equipment, and Resources
      inventories to determine if they were adequately maintained, technically adequate, met
a.
      NRC requirements, licensee commitments, and were appropriately incorporated into the
Insoection Scope (82701-02.02)
      emergency plan and implementing procedures. Licensee offsite communication circuits
The inspectors toured the emergency response facilities and reviewed equipment
      were included in this determination.
inventories to determine if they were adequately maintained, technically adequate, met
    b. Obsemations and Findinas
NRC requirements, licensee commitments, and were appropriately incorporated into the
      The inspectors toured the control room, auxiliary shutdown panel rooms, technical
emergency plan and implementing procedures. Licensee offsite communication circuits
      support center, operations support center, emergency operations facility, and alternate
were included in this determination.
      emergency operations facility. Selected procedures located in the facilities were
b.
      checked to confirm they were the latest revision. The inspectors conducted a
Obsemations and Findinas
      communication test between selected phones and the NRC Operations Center to confirm
The inspectors toured the control room, auxiliary shutdown panel rooms, technical
      that phone circuits were operational. With the exception of the attemate emergency
support center, operations support center, emergency operations facility, and alternate
      operations facility, all emergency response facilities were single-use facilities and
emergency operations facility. Selected procedures located in the facilities were
      maintained ready for use. The alternate emergency operations facility located in
checked to confirm they were the latest revision. The inspectors conducted a
      Emporia, Kansas, was found to be easily accessible and offered adequate space and
communication test between selected phones and the NRC Operations Center to confirm
      communications equipment for use as a backup facility.
that phone circuits were operational. With the exception of the attemate emergency
      The licensee maintained emergency preparedness supplies and kits in the control room,
operations facility, all emergency response facilities were single-use facilities and
      operations support center, and emergency operations facility. The inspectors observed
maintained ready for use. The alternate emergency operations facility located in
l     the condition of equipment and supplies stored in these locations. Inspectors observed
Emporia, Kansas, was found to be easily accessible and offered adequate space and
      that three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and two in
communications equipment for use as a backup facility.
      the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
The licensee maintained emergency preparedness supplies and kits in the control room,
      approximately 2000 psi and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
operations support center, and emergency operations facility. The inspectors observed
      3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure
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      required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. The licensee quickly replaced
the condition of equipment and supplies stored in these locations. Inspectors observed
      these bottles with bottles filled above the required pressure.
that three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and two in
the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
approximately 2000 psi and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure
required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. The licensee quickly replaced
these bottles with bottles filled above the required pressure.
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    The inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedures and inspection records to determine if
The inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedures and inspection records to determine if
    the bottles with low pressure constituted a regulatory concern. The bottles were
the bottles with low pressure constituted a regulatory concern. The bottles were
    inspected on a monthly basis and were due to be inspected within 2 days from the time
inspected on a monthly basis and were due to be inspected within 2 days from the time
    they were discovered. There were no indications that the bottles contained low pressure
they were discovered. There were no indications that the bottles contained low pressure
    during the previous inspection. One of the bottles was in a case with an inventory seal,
during the previous inspection. One of the bottles was in a case with an inventory seal,
    indicating that the case had not been opened since the inspection. Therefore, it was
indicating that the case had not been opened since the inspection. Therefore, it was
    determined that these bottles had lost pressure since the previous inspection. The
determined that these bottles had lost pressure since the previous inspection. The
    licensee indicated that the issue would be reviewcJ to determine if additional actions
licensee indicated that the issue would be reviewcJ to determine if additional actions
    were nerassary.
were nerassary.
    The inspectors asked the shift superintendent questions regarding the use of the
The inspectors asked the shift superintendent questions regarding the use of the
    self-contained breathing apparatus and about the location of replacement air bottles.
self-contained breathing apparatus and about the location of replacement air bottles.
    The individual identified several areas in the plant where replacement bottles could be
The individual identified several areas in the plant where replacement bottles could be
    found. Based upon discussions with personnel responsible for maintaining these bottles,
found. Based upon discussions with personnel responsible for maintaining these bottles,
    it was determined that some of the locations listed by the shift superintendent were not
it was determined that some of the locations listed by the shift superintendent were not
    valid locations. After this was discussed with the licensee, plant personnel were
valid locations. After this was discussed with the licensee, plant personnel were
    informed via an E-mail message regarding the location of spare air bottles for self-
informed via an E-mail message regarding the location of spare air bottles for self-
    contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee's response addressed the inspector's
contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee's response addressed the inspector's
    concems.
concems.
    The inspectors toured the warehouse where the air bottles were refilled. The area
The inspectors toured the warehouse where the air bottles were refilled. The area
    around the air compressor was properly maintained. The individual accompanying the
around the air compressor was properly maintained. The individual accompanying the
    inspectors was qualified to fill these bottles and was very knowledgeable regarding the
inspectors was qualified to fill these bottles and was very knowledgeable regarding the
    process.
process.
    The licensee maintained silver-zeolite cartridges for air-sampling during emergencies.
The licensee maintained silver-zeolite cartridges for air-sampling during emergencies.
    Based upon observations at other facilities, silver-zeolite cartridges had a shelf-life
Based upon observations at other facilities, silver-zeolite cartridges had a shelf-life
    expiration date. The inspectors noted that the cartridges used by the licensee did not
expiration date. The inspectors noted that the cartridges used by the licensee did not
    have a shelf-life expiration date. The licensee investigated procurement records and
have a shelf-life expiration date. The licensee investigated procurement records and
    provided a letter from the vendor stating that the cartridges had an indefinite shelf-life as
provided a letter from the vendor stating that the cartridges had an indefinite shelf-life as
    long as the package seal was not broken. The package seal for the licensee's cartridges
long as the package seal was not broken. The package seal for the licensee's cartridges
    had not been broken.
had not been broken.
    The licensee contacted the vendor to determine why other licensee's had shelf-life dates
The licensee contacted the vendor to determine why other licensee's had shelf-life dates
    on their silver-zeolite cartridges. The vendor informed the licensee that as of
on their silver-zeolite cartridges. The vendor informed the licensee that as of
    February 1998, the estimated shelf-life for silver-zeolite cartridges was 10 years. A major
February 1998, the estimated shelf-life for silver-zeolite cartridges was 10 years. A major
    portion of the licensee's silver-zeolite cartridge inventory, 80 of 100 cartridges, were
portion of the licensee's silver-zeolite cartridge inventory, 80 of 100 cartridges, were
      approximately 15 years old.
approximately 15 years old.
    The licensee learned that the vendor had not informed all of their customers of the
The licensee learned that the vendor had not informed all of their customers of the
      change in estimated shelf-life. The vendor was providing a copy of the letter regarding       l
change in estimated shelf-life. The vendor was providing a copy of the letter regarding
      the revised shelf-life only with new purchases. Therefore, the licensee was unaware of       j
the revised shelf-life only with new purchases. Therefore, the licensee was unaware of
      this change until the issue was raised by the inspectors.                                     !
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      The licensee initiated procurement of new cartridges to replace the 80 affected
The licensee initiated procurement of new cartridges to replace the 80 affected
      cartridges. Because the remaining supply of silver-zeolite cartridges was very limited,
cartridges. Because the remaining supply of silver-zeolite cartridges was very limited,
      the licensee developed a contingency plan regarding how the remaining cartridges would
the licensee developed a contingency plan regarding how the remaining cartridges would
      be dispersed and used if an emergency were to occur prior to the delivery of the new
be dispersed and used if an emergency were to occur prior to the delivery of the new
      supply. Details regarding this contingency plan were distributed to health physics
supply. Details regarding this contingency plan were distributed to health physics
      technicians and other staff to ensure that personnel responding to an emergency would
technicians and other staff to ensure that personnel responding to an emergency would
      know of this temporary change. The inspectors determined that the licensee's actions       i
know of this temporary change. The inspectors determined that the licensee's actions
      regarding identification of the problem, procurement of new cartridges, and development     i
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      of a contingency plan prior to the arrival of the new cartridges were very good.
regarding identification of the problem, procurement of new cartridges, and development
  c. Conclusions
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of a contingency plan prior to the arrival of the new cartridges were very good.
      The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some
c.
      issues related to equipraent and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were
Conclusions
      identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and
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      two in the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some
      approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
issues related to equipraent and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were
      3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi, and the surveillance procedure
identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and
      required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. Response to the discovery of
two in the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had
      the revised shelf-life of silver-zeolite cartridges was very good.                           i
approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately
  P3 Emergency Preparedness Procedures and Documentation
3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi, and the surveillance procedure
  a. Insoection Scooe (82701-02.01)
required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. Response to the discovery of
                                                                                                  !
the revised shelf-life of silver-zeolite cartridges was very good.
      The inspectors reviewed:
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Emergency Preparedness Procedures and Documentation
              The licensee's process for identifying changes to the plant and to documents that '
a.
              require an assessment of the emergency plan impact (Procedure Al 26A-003,
Insoection Scooe (82701-02.01)
              " Regulatory Evaluations [other than 10 CFR 50.59)," Revision 0, and Procedure
The inspectors reviewed:
              AP 26A-003, " Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments,"
The licensee's process for identifying changes to the plant and to documents that
              Revision 3).
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              The licensee's program for tracking exercise objectives, drills, and exercises to
require an assessment of the emergency plan impact (Procedure Al 26A-003,
              determine if the required elements were properly scheduled.
" Regulatory Evaluations [other than 10 CFR 50.59)," Revision 0, and Procedure
                                                                                                  i
AP 26A-003, " Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments,"
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Revision 3).
              The licensee's process for documenting annual reviews of and changes to
The licensee's program for tracking exercise objectives, drills, and exercises to
              emergency action levels by state and local agencies.
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determine if the required elements were properly scheduled.
      The inspectors reviewed procedures to determine the process used by the licensee to
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      ider,tify changes that required a review of the impact upon the emergency plan. Through
The licensee's process for documenting annual reviews of and changes to
      discussions with the licensee, the inspectors determined that the process was known
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      and understood by people who perform these reviews.
emergency action levels by state and local agencies.
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Observations and Findinos
The inspectors reviewed procedures to determine the process used by the licensee to
ider,tify changes that required a review of the impact upon the emergency plan. Through
discussions with the licensee, the inspectors determined that the process was known
and understood by people who perform these reviews.
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      The inspectors ensured transmittal records for plan and procedure changes were correct.
The inspectors ensured transmittal records for plan and procedure changes were correct.
      Based upon a review of selected records, the inspectors determined that the licensee
Based upon a review of selected records, the inspectors determined that the licensee
      submitted copies of the changes within 30 days of implementation. The inspectors noted
submitted copies of the changes within 30 days of implementation. The inspectors noted
      that one proposed plan change had been submitted to the NRC for prior approval and     j
that one proposed plan change had been submitted to the NRC for prior approval and
      that the licensee was waiting on NRC response regarding this change. The inspectors     I
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      confirmed that the proposed changes had not been implemented. The inspectors
that the licensee was waiting on NRC response regarding this change. The inspectors
      confirmed that changes to the plan were incorporated into the procedures.
confirmed that the proposed changes had not been implemented. The inspectors
      The licensee produced documentation for the review of emergency action levels with
confirmed that changes to the plan were incorporated into the procedures.
      offsite agencies. Letters of agreement were reviewed as required by the licensee's
The licensee produced documentation for the review of emergency action levels with
      emergency plan. The plan required annual and biennial renewal. The inspectors
offsite agencies. Letters of agreement were reviewed as required by the licensee's
      observed that the review of the letters of agreement was well documented during the
emergency plan. The plan required annual and biennial renewal. The inspectors
      year that the letters were not renewed. For the year that the letters were renewed, the
observed that the review of the letters of agreement was well documented during the
      review of the letters of agreement was " implied"in that there was no specific
year that the letters were not renewed. For the year that the letters were renewed, the
      documentation to show that the review was performed. The licensee contended that
review of the letters of agreement was " implied"in that there was no specific
      because the letter was renewed, other than to confirm that the terms did not reflect a
documentation to show that the review was performed. The licensee contended that
      reduction in capability, no documented review was required.
because the letter was renewed, other than to confirm that the terms did not reflect a
      One letter that was supposed to be renewed in 1997 was not renewed until January
reduction in capability, no documented review was required.
      1998. The licensee had contacted the organization in June and realized that in
One letter that was supposed to be renewed in 1997 was not renewed until January
      December, the organization had not responded. Due to the holidays at the end of the
1998. The licensee had contacted the organization in June and realized that in
      year, the licensee experienced difficulty finding the appropriate person to obtain the
December, the organization had not responded. Due to the holidays at the end of the
      revised letter. The licensee stated that their program was being changed to ensure that
year, the licensee experienced difficulty finding the appropriate person to obtain the
      the process was tracked with longer lead times. The inspectors determined that the
revised letter. The licensee stated that their program was being changed to ensure that
      licensee's actions were appropriate,
the process was tracked with longer lead times. The inspectors determined that the
  c. Conclusions                                                                             l
licensee's actions were appropriate,
      The process for review of changes to documents and plant design contained sufficient   j
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Conclusions
      Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee
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      controls were adequate to ensure changes to the emergency plan, and implementing
The process for review of changes to documents and plant design contained sufficient
      procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner.
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guidance that included an assessment of the need to perform a 10 CFR 50.54(q) review.
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Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee
  a. Insoection Scoce (82701-02.04)
controls were adequate to ensure changes to the emergency plan, and implementing
      The inspectors observed the performance n' two operating crews using a scenario
procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner.
      developed by the licensee and ran on the plant-specific control room simulator. The
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      inspectors assessed the ability of control room teams to recognize accident conditions,
Staff Knowledge and Performance in Emergency Preparedness
      declare emergencies using the appropriate emergency action levels, perform offsite
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      notifications, initiate protective actions for onsite personnel, and to make protective
a.
      action recommendations to offsite agencies.
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The inspectors observed the performance n' two operating crews using a scenario
developed by the licensee and ran on the plant-specific control room simulator. The
inspectors assessed the ability of control room teams to recognize accident conditions,
declare emergencies using the appropriate emergency action levels, perform offsite
notifications, initiate protective actions for onsite personnel, and to make protective
action recommendations to offsite agencies.
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    b. Observations and Findings
b.
      As part of the routine training cycle, the licensee developed a scenario using the control
Observations and Findings
      room simulator to challenge the operating crews and to demonstrate their proficiency in
As part of the routine training cycle, the licensee developed a scenario using the control
      controlling the plant and implementing the emergency plan. The scenario involved three
room simulator to challenge the operating crews and to demonstrate their proficiency in
      emergency classifications:
controlling the plant and implementing the emergency plan. The scenario involved three
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emergency classifications:
                Ned:                           Based upon an unsuccessful automatic trip of the
Ned:
                                              plant with a successful manual trip of the plant
Based upon an unsuccessful automatic trip of the
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                Site area emergency:           Based upon loss of coolant inside containment
plant with a successful manual trip of the plant
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Site area emergency:
                General emergency:             Based upon unexplained containment pressure
Based upon loss of coolant inside containment
                                              decrease indicating loss of the containment barrier
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      The scenario was scheduled to run approximately 90 minutes with approximately
General emergency:
      30 minutes between each emergency classification. The inspectors' observations
Based upon unexplained containment pressure
      focused upon event assessment, classification, notification of offsite authorities,         !
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      notification of onsite personnel for assembly / evacuation, dose assessment, and
decrease indicating loss of the containment barrier
      protective action recommends.tions.
The scenario was scheduled to run approximately 90 minutes with approximately
      Both crews performed very wel! up to the point of the general emergency declaration.
30 minutes between each emergency classification. The inspectors' observations
      Supervisory oversight, internal communications, event recognition and classification, and
focused upon event assessment, classification, notification of offsite authorities,
      the notification of offsite agencies were performed well. The use of three-part
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      communications by both crews was consistently applied throughout the scenario.
notification of onsite personnel for assembly / evacuation, dose assessment, and
      Habitability of the control room was monitored by a health physics technician. Dose         I
protective action recommends.tions.
      projection calculations were property performed by a chemistry technician on each crew.
Both crews performed very wel! up to the point of the general emergency declaration.
      Both crews showed good awareness by anticipating that the escalation to a general
Supervisory oversight, internal communications, event recognition and classification, and
      emergency would likely involve the loss of containment. However, at the point where the
the notification of offsite agencies were performed well. The use of three-part
      decrease in containment pressure was identified, one crew attributed the decrease to the
communications by both crews was consistently applied throughout the scenario.
      operation of the containment coolers. Therefore, a general emergency was not declared.       l
Habitability of the control room was monitored by a health physics technician. Dose
      In the scenario, there were approximately 2000 cubic feet per minute leakage from the
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      containment. Pressure was decreasing approximately 1 pound every 10 minutes, even
projection calculations were property performed by a chemistry technician on each crew.
      though temperature inside containment was increasing. Containment coolers operate to
Both crews showed good awareness by anticipating that the escalation to a general
      reduce the pressure by reducing the temperature. Because containment temperature
emergency would likely involve the loss of containment. However, at the point where the
      was continuing to increase, the pressure decrease could not be attributed to the
decrease in containment pressure was identified, one crew attributed the decrease to the
operation of the containment coolers. Therefore, a general emergency was not declared.
In the scenario, there were approximately 2000 cubic feet per minute leakage from the
containment. Pressure was decreasing approximately 1 pound every 10 minutes, even
though temperature inside containment was increasing. Containment coolers operate to
reduce the pressure by reducing the temperature. Because containment temperature
was continuing to increase, the pressure decrease could not be attributed to the
operation of the containment coolers.
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      operation of the containment coolers.
Because this crew did not declare a general emergency, key elements of the emergency
        Because this crew did not declare a general emergency, key elements of the emergency
plan associated with the general emergency Om..fication of offsite agencies and
        plan associated with the general emergency Om..fication of offsite agencies and
protective action recommendations) were not demonstrated.10 CFR Part 50,
        protective action recommendations) were not demonstrated.10 CFR Part 50,
Appendix E.IV.F.2.g, requires that deficiencies or weaknesses identified during drills or
      Appendix E.IV.F.2.g, requires that deficiencies or weaknesses identified during drills or
exercises shall be corrected. The review of corrective measures to be taken by the
        exercises shall be corrected. The review of corrective measures to be taken by the
licensee was identified as an inspection followup item (IFl 50-482/9807-01).
        licensee was identified as an inspection followup item (IFl 50-482/9807-01).
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    The second crew declared the general emergency but exceeded the goal of 15 minutes
The second crew declared the general emergency but exceeded the goal of 15 minutes
    to assess the plant conditions to make the declaration. The declaration took 18 minutes.
to assess the plant conditions to make the declaration. The declaration took 18 minutes.
    This was 3 minutes longer than the goal provided in Emergency Preparedness Position
This was 3 minutes longer than the goal provided in Emergency Preparedness Position
    No. 2 issued by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation on August 17,1995.
No. 2 issued by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation on August 17,1995.
    Emergency Preparedness Position No. 2 provided guidance to NRC staff conceming
Emergency Preparedness Position No. 2 provided guidance to NRC staff conceming
    timeliness of classification of emergency conditions by a licensee to classify an event
timeliness of classification of emergency conditions by a licensee to classify an event
    and declare an emergency once indications are available to control room operators that
and declare an emergency once indications are available to control room operators that
    an emergency action level had been reached or exceeded. This document established a
an emergency action level had been reached or exceeded. This document established a
    basis for a 15-minute goal for declaring events. In determining a reasonable period of
basis for a 15-minute goal for declaring events. In determining a reasonable period of
    time for operators to assess and classify an emergency condition, several factors
time for operators to assess and classify an emergency condition, several factors
    goveming the classification process were considered. These were: (1) the inherent
goveming the classification process were considered. These were: (1) the inherent
    need to rapidly communicate emergency conditions to offsite authorities, (2) the
need to rapidly communicate emergency conditions to offsite authorities, (2) the
    obligation of licensees to have adequate personnel available at all times for assisting the
obligation of licensees to have adequate personnel available at all times for assisting the
    shift supervisor / emergency director in classification of emergencies, and (3) the use of
shift supervisor / emergency director in classification of emergencies, and (3) the use of
    objective and unambiguous criteria for classification.
objective and unambiguous criteria for classification.
    Emergency Preparedness Position No 2 stated that the 15-minute goal may be used as
Emergency Preparedness Position No 2 stated that the 15-minute goal may be used as
    one of the guidelines for triggering further, more detailed staff evaluation of a licensee's
one of the guidelines for triggering further, more detailed staff evaluation of a licensee's
    performance in responding to an actual event. This document emphasized that the 15-
performance in responding to an actual event. This document emphasized that the 15-
    minute guideline is not a regulatory requirement but that it may be used by the staff in its
minute guideline is not a regulatory requirement but that it may be used by the staff in its
    followup evaluation. Other factors could be considered were classification level, safety     l
followup evaluation. Other factors could be considered were classification level, safety
    significance of the event, historical performance of the licensee in event classification,
significance of the event, historical performance of the licensee in event classification,
    and root cause for the delay.
and root cause for the delay.
    The inspectors considered the following factors:
The inspectors considered the following factors:
    .
Classification level:
            Classification level:           General emergency
General emergency
    +      Safehr sianificance             Loss of the final fission product barrier, release in
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                                            progress and protective action recommendations
Safehr sianificance
                                            were delayed
Loss of the final fission product barrier, release in
    -      Historical oerformance:         The failure of the first crew to declare the general
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                                            emergency
progress and protective action recommendations
    According to the licensee, management expectations were met in that the correct
were delayed
    declaration was made. The inspectors acknowledged that the 3 extra minutes delay
Historical oerformance:
    would not significantly affect the protective action recommendation process. Had the
The failure of the first crew to declare the general
    performance of the first crew not been considered, then this issue would likely have only
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    been a discussion item with the licensee. However, the inspectors considered that the
emergency
    delay was the result of the second crew having trouble assessing plant conditions. The
According to the licensee, management expectations were met in that the correct
    difference between the first and second crew was that the second cre'n declared the
declaration was made. The inspectors acknowledged that the 3 extra minutes delay
    general emergency. The performance of the second crew regarding timeliness matters
would not significantly affect the protective action recommendation process. Had the
    was not considered a weakness or deficiency. However, the inspectors pointed out that
performance of the first crew not been considered, then this issue would likely have only
C                                                                                                 ,
been a discussion item with the licensee. However, the inspectors considered that the
delay was the result of the second crew having trouble assessing plant conditions. The
difference between the first and second crew was that the second cre'n declared the
general emergency. The performance of the second crew regarding timeliness matters
was not considered a weakness or deficiency. However, the inspectors pointed out that
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        there may have been a common factor associated with assessing plant conditions for
there may have been a common factor associated with assessing plant conditions for
        both crews.                                                                                   I
both crews.
    c. Conclusions
c.
        Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance                   !
Conclusions
        weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant
Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance
        conditions that required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly
weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant
        declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding
conditions that required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly
        the 15 minute goa!. A strength was identified regarding crew tumover briefing technique.
declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding
    P5 Staff Training and Qualification inEmergency Preparedness
the 15 minute goa!. A strength was identified regarding crew tumover briefing technique.
    a. Insoection Scoce (82701-02.04)
P5
        Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed training records for key           i
Staff Training and Qualification inEmergency Preparedness
        emergency response personnel and reviewed emergency drill / exercise documentation.
a.
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    b. Observations and Findinos
Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed training records for key
                                                                                                      i
emergency response personnel and reviewed emergency drill / exercise documentation.
        The inspectors selected 7 positions within the Emergency Response Organization and           l
b.
        reviewed the training records of 14 people who fill those positie.m. The positions           I
Observations and Findinos
        included duty emergency manager, dose assessment supervisor, emergency operations             I
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        facility administrative assistant, maintenance emergency coordinator, onsite survey team
The inspectors selected 7 positions within the Emergency Response Organization and
        director, operations support center chemistry technician, and health physics network
reviewed the training records of 14 people who fill those positie.m. The positions
        communicator. It was determined that all 14 people had received training required by
included duty emergency manager, dose assessment supervisor, emergency operations
        Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 02-1.2, " Training Programs," Revision 22, and that all
facility administrative assistant, maintenance emergency coordinator, onsite survey team
        qualifications were current. The use of monthly table tops and/or drills was considered a
director, operations support center chemistry technician, and health physics network
        strong element of the EP training program.
communicator. It was determined that all 14 people had received training required by
        The licensee provided three methods forjob incumbents to comment on the quality and
Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 02-1.2, " Training Programs," Revision 22, and that all
        content of the training received. These included:
qualifications were current. The use of monthly table tops and/or drills was considered a
        .        Use of Form APF 30E-002-01, "End of Course Training and Instructional Quality,"
strong element of the EP training program.
                was available to trainees following all training classes.
The licensee provided three methods forjob incumbents to comment on the quality and
        .        Writing a performance report efter the table top exercises that identified issues to
content of the training received. These included:
                  be reviewed prior to the next exercise.
Use of Form APF 30E-002-01, "End of Course Training and Instructional Quality,"
        .        Preparing a performance improvement request to initiate the routine corrective
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                  action process.
was available to trainees following all training classes.
        There was also a method available for team leaders to provide input on training needs.
Writing a performance report efter the table top exercises that identified issues to
        During the duty emergency managers / duty emergency directors meeting, oversight of
.
        generic emergency plan training issues would be discussed as the need arose.
be reviewed prior to the next exercise.
Preparing a performance improvement request to initiate the routine corrective
.
action process.
There was also a method available for team leaders to provide input on training needs.
During the duty emergency managers / duty emergency directors meeting, oversight of
generic emergency plan training issues would be discussed as the need arose.
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    Feedback from emergency response organization trainees and supervisors was routinely
Feedback from emergency response organization trainees and supervisors was routinely
    solicited for improvements and additional training needs. The emergency preparedness
solicited for improvements and additional training needs. The emergency preparedness
    training program effectively addressed the subelement of program feedback.
training program effectively addressed the subelement of program feedback.
    The inspectors observed that emergency planning staffing had been reduced from 10 to
The inspectors observed that emergency planning staffing had been reduced from 10 to
    6 positions since the last inspection. The inspectors reviewed work assignments and
6 positions since the last inspection. The inspectors reviewed work assignments and
    determined that the major program areas were assigned to individuals with either primary
determined that the major program areas were assigned to individuals with either primary
    or secondary responsibilities. The redundancy of assignments appeared to be sufficient
or secondary responsibilities. The redundancy of assignments appeared to be sufficient
    to ensure that the program would be properly maintained. The inspectors determined
to ensure that the program would be properly maintained. The inspectors determined
    that the reduction in staffing did not adversely impact the performance of the
that the reduction in staffing did not adversely impact the performance of the
    organization.
organization.
    The emergency planning staff received training on the specific tasks required for their
The emergency planning staff received training on the specific tasks required for their
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    positions. For example, maintenance of instructor certification, qualifications for
positions. For example, maintenance of instructor certification, qualifications for
    procedure writing,50.59 and 50.54(q) evaluations are some of the requirements of the
procedure writing,50.59 and 50.54(q) evaluations are some of the requirements of the
    staff positions. The training for these tasks was provided by other departments such as
staff positions. The training for these tasks was provided by other departments such as
    operations, engineering, and training. In addition to in-house training, the staff attended
operations, engineering, and training. In addition to in-house training, the staff attended
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    industry-sponsored seminars and courses.
industry-sponsored seminars and courses.
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    The inspectors reviewed the process used by the licensee to track respiratory protection
The inspectors reviewed the process used by the licensee to track respiratory protection
    qualifications of on-shift personnel. The inspector determined that the licensee did not
qualifications of on-shift personnel. The inspector determined that the licensee did not
    require fit-testing for self-contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee based this
require fit-testing for self-contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee based this
    upon OSHA regulations that stated that positive pressure devices did not require
upon OSHA regulations that stated that positive pressure devices did not require
    fit-testing. However, after further review, the licensee discovered that the OSHA           I
fit-testing. However, after further review, the licensee discovered that the OSHA
    regulations had been recently changed. The new regulations required fit-testing of all
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    tight-fitting face-piece respirators, which included self-contained breathing apparatuses.
regulations had been recently changed. The new regulations required fit-testing of all
    The licensee recognized that they were still in the implementation period for the new
tight-fitting face-piece respirators, which included self-contained breathing apparatuses.
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The licensee recognized that they were still in the implementation period for the new
    new requirements,
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  c. Conclusions
regulations and stated that their program would be modified to be consistent with these
    The emergency preparedness training program was satisfactority implemented.
new requirements,
    Reduction in staffing of the emergency planning department did not adversely impact
c.
;   performance of the department. Emergency planning staff was well trained and
Conclusions
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The emergency preparedness training program was satisfactority implemented.
Reduction in staffing of the emergency planning department did not adversely impact
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performance of the department. Emergency planning staff was well trained and
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              The inspectors evaluated emergency planning's use of the performance improvement
Emergency Preparedness Organization and Administration
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a.
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                      970300, dated January 1,1997
The inspectors evaluated emergency planning's use of the performance improvement
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                      972820, dated September 16,1997
request process. The following performance improvement requests were reviewed:
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              .      972827, dated September 17,1997
972827, dated September 17,1997
l-            .       972893, dated September 24,1997
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              .      970671, dated March 3,1997
972893, dated September 24,1997
              -      970672, dated March 3,1997
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              .      970674, dated March 3,1997
                                                                                                      ,
              =      970675, dated March 3,1997
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970671, dated March 3,1997
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970672, dated March 3,1997
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970673, dated March 3,1997
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970674, dated March 3,1997
              effectively for emergency planning and that appropriate actions were taken to address    ,
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              the issues.
970675, dated March 3,1997
          c.  Conclusion
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              The performance improvemen'. aquest process effectively tracked resolution of
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b.
        P7  Quality Assurance in Emergency Preparedness Activities
Observations and Findinas
          a. Insoection Scone (82701-02.05)
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              Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed the following
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              self-assessment reports:
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The performance improvement request process was used to track issues identified
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                      SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997                  I
              .      K-481, " Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program," October 16,1997
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during drills, other forms of training, and self-assessment reports inspectors reviewed
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nine performance improvement requests and determined that the system worked
effectively for emergency planning and that appropriate actions were taken to address
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          b. Observations and Findinas
the issues.
              The inspectors reviewed the self-assessment reports and determined that they met the
c.
              requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t). The audit team members included individuals from the
Conclusion
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The performance improvemen'. aquest process effectively tracked resolution of
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emergency planning issues in need of corrective actions.
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Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed the following
self-assessment reports:
SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997
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K-481, " Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program," October 16,1997
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b.
Observations and Findinas
The inspectors reviewed the self-assessment reports and determined that they met the
requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t). The audit team members included individuals from the
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          emergency response organization and employees of other licensed nuclear power
emergency response organization and employees of other licensed nuclear power
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          facilities.
facilities.
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          as part of the audits. The inspectors observed that the audit for 1997, dated October 16,
The inspectors reviewed the reports to determine if the offsite interfaces were assessed
          1997, did not contain a discussion regarding the assessment of the offsite interfaces.
as part of the audits. The inspectors observed that the audit for 1997, dated October 16,
          The licensee produced a supplemental correction sheet showing where they had
1997, did not contain a discussion regarding the assessment of the offsite interfaces.
          discovered this omission on January 5,1998. The supplemental text discussed the
The licensee produced a supplemental correction sheet showing where they had
          assessment. The licensee confirmed that this information had been transmitted to offsite
discovered this omission on January 5,1998. The supplemental text discussed the
          agencies in a timely manner after the omission was discovered. The inspectors were       ,
assessment. The licensee confirmed that this information had been transmitted to offsite
          satisfied with the licensee's assessment of the offsite interfaces, the documentation of )
agencies in a timely manner after the omission was discovered. The inspectors were
          the assessment, and the actions taken to make the information available to the offsite
,
          agencies following discovery of the omission from the audit report.
satisfied with the licensee's assessment of the offsite interfaces, the documentation of
      c.   Conclusions
the assessment, and the actions taken to make the information available to the offsite
          The emergency preparedness program audits were performed by qualified personnel
agencies following discovery of the omission from the audit report.
          and were of proper scope and depth.
c.
    P8     Miscellaneous Emergency Preparedness issues (92904)
Conclusions
    P8.1   (Closed) IFl 50-482/9613-01: Exercise weakness - Formulation of orotective action
The emergency preparedness program audits were performed by qualified personnel
          recommendations
and were of proper scope and depth.
          While observing a simulator scenario during a 1996 inspection, the inspectors observed
P8
          that a note in Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 01-10.1," Protective Action
Miscellaneous Emergency Preparedness issues (92904)
          Recommendations," Revision 11, was misinterpreted. As a result, a recommendation to
P8.1
          evacuate John Redmond Reservoir was not made. They also observed that dose rates
(Closed) IFl 50-482/9613-01: Exercise weakness - Formulation of orotective action
          rather than integrated doses were used to evaluate protective action recommendations.
recommendations
          During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed the licensee's corrective actions and
While observing a simulator scenario during a 1996 inspection, the inspectors observed
          observed the performance of the control room staff during the simulator scenarios during
that a note in Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 01-10.1," Protective Action
          this inspection. This followup item was closed based upon the demonstrated               i
Recommendations," Revision 11, was misinterpreted. As a result, a recommendation to
          performance of the second shift crew.
evacuate John Redmond Reservoir was not made. They also observed that dose rates
    P8.2 (Closed) IFl 50-482/9623-02: Emeroency olannino exercise
rather than integrated doses were used to evaluate protective action recommendations.
          The resident inspectors observed the unannounced off-hours emergency drill of             i
During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed the licensee's corrective actions and
                                                                                                      '
observed the performance of the control room staff during the simulator scenarios during
          October 30,1996. The drill was unsuccessful due to late staffing of the technical support
this inspection. This followup item was closed based upon the demonstrated
          center. This followup item was closed based upon the review of the corrective actions
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          and successful performance regarding the staffing within 30 minutes in recent drills.
performance of the second shift crew.
P8.2 (Closed) IFl 50-482/9623-02: Emeroency olannino exercise
The resident inspectors observed the unannounced off-hours emergency drill of
October 30,1996. The drill was unsuccessful due to late staffing of the technical support
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center. This followup item was closed based upon the review of the corrective actions
and successful performance regarding the staffing within 30 minutes in recent drills.
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      X1      Exit Meeting Summary
X1
      The inspectors presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at an exit
Exit Meeting Summary
      meeting on April 3,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. During the exit
The inspectors presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at an exit
      meeting, licensee management stated that they would likely request a meeting with NRC
meeting on April 3,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. During the exit
      management to discuss the characterization of the findings and to discuss the inspection
meeting, licensee management stated that they would likely request a meeting with NRC
      process used. No information provided to the inspectors during the inspection was identified as
management to discuss the characterization of the findings and to discuss the inspection
      proprietary or confidential information.
process used. No information provided to the inspectors during the inspection was identified as
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proprietary or confidential information.
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ATTACHMENT
                                    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
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Licensee
                              PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
T. East, Superintendent, Emergency Planning
    Licensee
J. Johnson, Manager, Resource Protection
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B. McKinney, Plant Manager
    T. East, Superintendent, Emergency Planning                                               l
C. Redding, Licensing Specialist
    J. Johnson, Manager, Resource Protection
C. Warren, Chief Operating Officer
    B. McKinney, Plant Manager
NBC
    C. Redding, Licensing Specialist
F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector
    C. Warren, Chief Operating Officer
B. Smalldridge, Resident inspector
    NBC
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    F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector                                                   ;
INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED
    B. Smalldridge, Resident inspector                                                       '
IP 82701
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Operational Status of the Emergency Preparedness Program
                                  INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED
IP 92904
    IP 82701       Operational Status of the Emergency Preparedness Program
Followup - Plant Support
    IP 92904       Followup - Plant Support
IP 93702
    IP 93702       Prompt Onsite Response to Events at Operating Power Reactors
Prompt Onsite Response to Events at Operating Power Reactors
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ITEMS OPENED. CLOSED. AND DISCUSSED
    Ooened
Ooened
    50-482/9807-01       IFl   Crew failed to property assess plant conditions to declare a
50-482/9807-01
                                  general emergency (Section P4)
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    Closed
Crew failed to property assess plant conditions to declare a
    50-482/9613-01       IFl   Exercise weakness - Formulation of protective action
general emergency (Section P4)
                                  recommendations (Section P8.1)
Closed
    50-482/9623-01       IFl     Emergency planning exercise (Section P8.2)
50-482/9613-01
    Documents Reviewed
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            Plant Documents
Exercise weakness - Formulation of protective action
recommendations (Section P8.1)
50-482/9623-01
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Emergency planning exercise (Section P8.2)
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              Al 26A-003     Regulatory Evaluations (other that 10 CFR 50.59) Revision 0
Al 26A-003
              AP 26A-003 Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments
Regulatory Evaluations (other that 10 CFR 50.59) Revision 0
                              Revision 3
AP 26A-003 Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments
      Emergency Planning implementation Procedures
Revision 3
              EPP 01-1.0 Control Room Organization                           Revision 15
Emergency Planning implementation Procedures
              EPP 01-2.1     Emergency Classification                         Revision 18
EPP 01-1.0
              EPP 01-2.3 Accident Assessment and Mitigation                   Revision 6
Control Room Organization
              EPP 01-4.7     Nuclear Plant Information System                 Revision 6
Revision 15
              EPP 01-6.1     Personnel Accountability and Evacuation         Revision 13
EPP 01-2.1
              EPP 01-7.2 Computer Dose Calculations                           Revision 19
Emergency Classification
              EPP 01-10.1 Protective Action Recommendations                   Revision 15
Revision 18
              EPP 01-13.1 Emergency Response Organization Callout             Revision 5
EPP 01-2.3
              EPP 02-1.2 Training Programs                                   Revision 22
Accident Assessment and Mitigation
              EPP 02-1.3 Drills and Exercises                                 Revision 13
Revision 6
              EPP 02-1.9 Maintenance of Emergency Facilities & Equipment Revision 7
EPP 01-4.7
              EPP 06-007 Emergency Notifications                             Revision 0
Nuclear Plant Information System
      Performance improvement Requests
Revision 6
              970300, January 1,1997
EPP 01-6.1
              972820, September 16,1997
Personnel Accountability and Evacuation
              972827 September 17,1997
Revision 13
              972893, September 24,1997
EPP 01-7.2
              970671, March 3,1997
Computer Dose Calculations
              970672, March 3,1997
Revision 19
              970673, March 3,1997
EPP 01-10.1 Protective Action Recommendations
              970674, March 3,1997                                                       !
Revision 15
              970675, March 3,1997
EPP 01-13.1 Emergency Response Organization Callout
    / Audits and Assessments
Revision 5
              SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997
EPP 02-1.2
              K-481, " Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program," October 16,1997
Training Programs
      Drill & Exercise Reports
Revision 22
                Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated November 5,1996
EPP 02-1.3
                Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated January 29,1997
Drills and Exercises
                Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated February 28,1997
Revision 13
                Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated June 6,1997
EPP 02-1.9
                Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated August 12,1997
Maintenance of Emergency Facilities & Equipment Revision 7
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EPP 06-007 Emergency Notifications
Revision 0
Performance improvement Requests
970300, January 1,1997
972820, September 16,1997
972827 September 17,1997
972893, September 24,1997
970671, March 3,1997
970672, March 3,1997
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Audits and Assessments
SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997
K-481, " Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program," October 16,1997
Drill & Exercise Reports
Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated November 5,1996
Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated January 29,1997
Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated February 28,1997
Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated June 6,1997
Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated August 12,1997
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ML20217M369
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Issue date: 04/30/1998
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ENCLOSURE

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REG!ON IV

Docket No.:

50-482

License No.:

NPF-42

Report No.:

50-482/98-07

Licensee:

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation

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Wolf Creek Generating Station

Location:

1550 Oxen Lane, NE

Burlington, Kansas

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Dates:

March 30 through April 3,1998

inspector (s):

Thomas H. Andrews, Emergency Preparedness Analyst

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Approved By:

Blaine Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch

Attachment:

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Wolf Creek Generating Station

NRC Inspection Report 50-482/98-07

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This routine, announced inspection focused on the operational status of the licensee's

emergency preparedness program. Emphasis was placed on changes that had occurred since

the last routine emergency preparedness inspection.

Plant Succod

The emergency preparedness program was properly implemented. All events reported

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to the NRC operations center since July 1996 were properly evaluated and classified.

The emergency preparedness training program was implemented satisfactorily. The

emergency planning staff was well trained and maintained good awareness of industry

issues. The performance improvement request process effectively tracked resolution of

emergency planning issues in need of corrective actions. The emergency preparedness

program audits were performed by qualified personnel and were of proper scope and

depth.

The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some

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issues related to equipment and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were

identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and

two in the fire brigade locker had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had

approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately

3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure

required replacement of bottles with less than 3000 psi (Section P2).

The process for review of changes to documents and plant design contained sufficient

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guidance that included an assessment of the need to perform a 10 CFR 50.54(q) review.

Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee

controls were adequate to ensure that changes to the emergency plan and oplementing

procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner (Section P3).

Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance

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weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant

conditions which required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly

declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding

the 15 minute goal. A strength was identified regarding crew turnover briefing technique

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IV. Plant Support

P1

Conduct of Emergency Preparedness Activities (93702)

The inspectors reviewed licensee events and assessed the appropriateness of the

emergency action levals used to classify events, timeliness of notifications, and

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effectiveness of action item identification and resolution. All events reported to the NRC

operations center since July 1996 were propMy evaluated and classified. There were

no emergency declarations between July 22,1996, and March 30,1998.

P2

Status of Emergency Preparedness Facilities, Equipment, and Resources

a.

Insoection Scope (82701-02.02)

The inspectors toured the emergency response facilities and reviewed equipment

inventories to determine if they were adequately maintained, technically adequate, met

NRC requirements, licensee commitments, and were appropriately incorporated into the

emergency plan and implementing procedures. Licensee offsite communication circuits

were included in this determination.

b.

Obsemations and Findinas

The inspectors toured the control room, auxiliary shutdown panel rooms, technical

support center, operations support center, emergency operations facility, and alternate

emergency operations facility. Selected procedures located in the facilities were

checked to confirm they were the latest revision. The inspectors conducted a

communication test between selected phones and the NRC Operations Center to confirm

that phone circuits were operational. With the exception of the attemate emergency

operations facility, all emergency response facilities were single-use facilities and

maintained ready for use. The alternate emergency operations facility located in

Emporia, Kansas, was found to be easily accessible and offered adequate space and

communications equipment for use as a backup facility.

The licensee maintained emergency preparedness supplies and kits in the control room,

operations support center, and emergency operations facility. The inspectors observed

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the condition of equipment and supplies stored in these locations. Inspectors observed

that three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and two in

the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had

approximately 2000 psi and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately

3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi and the surveillance procedure

required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. The licensee quickly replaced

these bottles with bottles filled above the required pressure.

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The inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedures and inspection records to determine if

the bottles with low pressure constituted a regulatory concern. The bottles were

inspected on a monthly basis and were due to be inspected within 2 days from the time

they were discovered. There were no indications that the bottles contained low pressure

during the previous inspection. One of the bottles was in a case with an inventory seal,

indicating that the case had not been opened since the inspection. Therefore, it was

determined that these bottles had lost pressure since the previous inspection. The

licensee indicated that the issue would be reviewcJ to determine if additional actions

were nerassary.

The inspectors asked the shift superintendent questions regarding the use of the

self-contained breathing apparatus and about the location of replacement air bottles.

The individual identified several areas in the plant where replacement bottles could be

found. Based upon discussions with personnel responsible for maintaining these bottles,

it was determined that some of the locations listed by the shift superintendent were not

valid locations. After this was discussed with the licensee, plant personnel were

informed via an E-mail message regarding the location of spare air bottles for self-

contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee's response addressed the inspector's

concems.

The inspectors toured the warehouse where the air bottles were refilled. The area

around the air compressor was properly maintained. The individual accompanying the

inspectors was qualified to fill these bottles and was very knowledgeable regarding the

process.

The licensee maintained silver-zeolite cartridges for air-sampling during emergencies.

Based upon observations at other facilities, silver-zeolite cartridges had a shelf-life

expiration date. The inspectors noted that the cartridges used by the licensee did not

have a shelf-life expiration date. The licensee investigated procurement records and

provided a letter from the vendor stating that the cartridges had an indefinite shelf-life as

long as the package seal was not broken. The package seal for the licensee's cartridges

had not been broken.

The licensee contacted the vendor to determine why other licensee's had shelf-life dates

on their silver-zeolite cartridges. The vendor informed the licensee that as of

February 1998, the estimated shelf-life for silver-zeolite cartridges was 10 years. A major

portion of the licensee's silver-zeolite cartridge inventory, 80 of 100 cartridges, were

approximately 15 years old.

The licensee learned that the vendor had not informed all of their customers of the

change in estimated shelf-life. The vendor was providing a copy of the letter regarding

the revised shelf-life only with new purchases. Therefore, the licensee was unaware of

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The licensee initiated procurement of new cartridges to replace the 80 affected

cartridges. Because the remaining supply of silver-zeolite cartridges was very limited,

the licensee developed a contingency plan regarding how the remaining cartridges would

be dispersed and used if an emergency were to occur prior to the delivery of the new

supply. Details regarding this contingency plan were distributed to health physics

technicians and other staff to ensure that personnel responding to an emergency would

know of this temporary change. The inspectors determined that the licensee's actions

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regarding identification of the problem, procurement of new cartridges, and development

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of a contingency plan prior to the arrival of the new cartridges were very good.

c.

Conclusions

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The maintenance of emergency response facilities was generally good. However, some

issues related to equipraent and supplies used in the emergency cabinets were

identified. Three self-contained breathing apparatus bottles, one in the control room and

two in the fire brigade locker, had low air pressure. The bottle in the control room had

approximately 2000 psi, and the two bottles in the fire brigade locker had approximately

3000 psi. Full pressure for these bottles was 4500 psi, and the surveillance procedure

required replacement of bottles with less than 3600 psi. Response to the discovery of

the revised shelf-life of silver-zeolite cartridges was very good.

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Emergency Preparedness Procedures and Documentation

a.

Insoection Scooe (82701-02.01)

The inspectors reviewed:

The licensee's process for identifying changes to the plant and to documents that

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require an assessment of the emergency plan impact (Procedure Al 26A-003,

" Regulatory Evaluations [other than 10 CFR 50.59)," Revision 0, and Procedure

AP 26A-003, " Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments,"

Revision 3).

The licensee's program for tracking exercise objectives, drills, and exercises to

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determine if the required elements were properly scheduled.

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The licensee's process for documenting annual reviews of and changes to

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emergency action levels by state and local agencies.

b.

Observations and Findinos

The inspectors reviewed procedures to determine the process used by the licensee to

ider,tify changes that required a review of the impact upon the emergency plan. Through

discussions with the licensee, the inspectors determined that the process was known

and understood by people who perform these reviews.

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The inspectors ensured transmittal records for plan and procedure changes were correct.

Based upon a review of selected records, the inspectors determined that the licensee

submitted copies of the changes within 30 days of implementation. The inspectors noted

that one proposed plan change had been submitted to the NRC for prior approval and

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that the licensee was waiting on NRC response regarding this change. The inspectors

confirmed that the proposed changes had not been implemented. The inspectors

confirmed that changes to the plan were incorporated into the procedures.

The licensee produced documentation for the review of emergency action levels with

offsite agencies. Letters of agreement were reviewed as required by the licensee's

emergency plan. The plan required annual and biennial renewal. The inspectors

observed that the review of the letters of agreement was well documented during the

year that the letters were not renewed. For the year that the letters were renewed, the

review of the letters of agreement was " implied"in that there was no specific

documentation to show that the review was performed. The licensee contended that

because the letter was renewed, other than to confirm that the terms did not reflect a

reduction in capability, no documented review was required.

One letter that was supposed to be renewed in 1997 was not renewed until January

1998. The licensee had contacted the organization in June and realized that in

December, the organization had not responded. Due to the holidays at the end of the

year, the licensee experienced difficulty finding the appropriate person to obtain the

revised letter. The licensee stated that their program was being changed to ensure that

the process was tracked with longer lead times. The inspectors determined that the

licensee's actions were appropriate,

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Changes to the emergency plan were properly incorporated into procedures. Licensee

controls were adequate to ensure changes to the emergency plan, and implementing

procedures were submitted to the NRC in a timely manner.

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Staff Knowledge and Performance in Emergency Preparedness

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a.

Insoection Scoce (82701-02.04)

The inspectors observed the performance n' two operating crews using a scenario

developed by the licensee and ran on the plant-specific control room simulator. The

inspectors assessed the ability of control room teams to recognize accident conditions,

declare emergencies using the appropriate emergency action levels, perform offsite

notifications, initiate protective actions for onsite personnel, and to make protective

action recommendations to offsite agencies.

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Observations and Findings

As part of the routine training cycle, the licensee developed a scenario using the control

room simulator to challenge the operating crews and to demonstrate their proficiency in

controlling the plant and implementing the emergency plan. The scenario involved three

emergency classifications:

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Based upon an unsuccessful automatic trip of the

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plant with a successful manual trip of the plant

Site area emergency:

Based upon loss of coolant inside containment

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General emergency:

Based upon unexplained containment pressure

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decrease indicating loss of the containment barrier

The scenario was scheduled to run approximately 90 minutes with approximately

30 minutes between each emergency classification. The inspectors' observations

focused upon event assessment, classification, notification of offsite authorities,

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notification of onsite personnel for assembly / evacuation, dose assessment, and

protective action recommends.tions.

Both crews performed very wel! up to the point of the general emergency declaration.

Supervisory oversight, internal communications, event recognition and classification, and

the notification of offsite agencies were performed well. The use of three-part

communications by both crews was consistently applied throughout the scenario.

Habitability of the control room was monitored by a health physics technician. Dose

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projection calculations were property performed by a chemistry technician on each crew.

Both crews showed good awareness by anticipating that the escalation to a general

emergency would likely involve the loss of containment. However, at the point where the

decrease in containment pressure was identified, one crew attributed the decrease to the

operation of the containment coolers. Therefore, a general emergency was not declared.

In the scenario, there were approximately 2000 cubic feet per minute leakage from the

containment. Pressure was decreasing approximately 1 pound every 10 minutes, even

though temperature inside containment was increasing. Containment coolers operate to

reduce the pressure by reducing the temperature. Because containment temperature

was continuing to increase, the pressure decrease could not be attributed to the

operation of the containment coolers.

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plan associated with the general emergency Om..fication of offsite agencies and

protective action recommendations) were not demonstrated.10 CFR Part 50,

Appendix E.IV.F.2.g, requires that deficiencies or weaknesses identified during drills or

exercises shall be corrected. The review of corrective measures to be taken by the

licensee was identified as an inspection followup item (IFl 50-482/9807-01).

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The second crew declared the general emergency but exceeded the goal of 15 minutes

to assess the plant conditions to make the declaration. The declaration took 18 minutes.

This was 3 minutes longer than the goal provided in Emergency Preparedness Position

No. 2 issued by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation on August 17,1995.

Emergency Preparedness Position No. 2 provided guidance to NRC staff conceming

timeliness of classification of emergency conditions by a licensee to classify an event

and declare an emergency once indications are available to control room operators that

an emergency action level had been reached or exceeded. This document established a

basis for a 15-minute goal for declaring events. In determining a reasonable period of

time for operators to assess and classify an emergency condition, several factors

goveming the classification process were considered. These were: (1) the inherent

need to rapidly communicate emergency conditions to offsite authorities, (2) the

obligation of licensees to have adequate personnel available at all times for assisting the

shift supervisor / emergency director in classification of emergencies, and (3) the use of

objective and unambiguous criteria for classification.

Emergency Preparedness Position No 2 stated that the 15-minute goal may be used as

one of the guidelines for triggering further, more detailed staff evaluation of a licensee's

performance in responding to an actual event. This document emphasized that the 15-

minute guideline is not a regulatory requirement but that it may be used by the staff in its

followup evaluation. Other factors could be considered were classification level, safety

significance of the event, historical performance of the licensee in event classification,

and root cause for the delay.

The inspectors considered the following factors:

Classification level:

General emergency

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Loss of the final fission product barrier, release in

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Historical oerformance:

The failure of the first crew to declare the general

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According to the licensee, management expectations were met in that the correct

declaration was made. The inspectors acknowledged that the 3 extra minutes delay

would not significantly affect the protective action recommendation process. Had the

performance of the first crew not been considered, then this issue would likely have only

been a discussion item with the licensee. However, the inspectors considered that the

delay was the result of the second crew having trouble assessing plant conditions. The

difference between the first and second crew was that the second cre'n declared the

general emergency. The performance of the second crew regarding timeliness matters

was not considered a weakness or deficiency. However, the inspectors pointed out that

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both crews.

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Conclusions

Crew performance during simulator scenarios was satisfactory. A performance

weakness was identified involving one crew that failed to properly assess plant

conditions that required upgrading to a general emergency. The second crew properly

declared the emergency but required 18 minutes to assess plant conditions, exceeding

the 15 minute goa!. A strength was identified regarding crew tumover briefing technique.

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Staff Training and Qualification inEmergency Preparedness

a.

Insoection Scoce (82701-02.04)

Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed training records for key

emergency response personnel and reviewed emergency drill / exercise documentation.

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Observations and Findinos

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The inspectors selected 7 positions within the Emergency Response Organization and

reviewed the training records of 14 people who fill those positie.m. The positions

included duty emergency manager, dose assessment supervisor, emergency operations

facility administrative assistant, maintenance emergency coordinator, onsite survey team

director, operations support center chemistry technician, and health physics network

communicator. It was determined that all 14 people had received training required by

Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 02-1.2, " Training Programs," Revision 22, and that all

qualifications were current. The use of monthly table tops and/or drills was considered a

strong element of the EP training program.

The licensee provided three methods forjob incumbents to comment on the quality and

content of the training received. These included:

Use of Form APF 30E-002-01, "End of Course Training and Instructional Quality,"

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Writing a performance report efter the table top exercises that identified issues to

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There was also a method available for team leaders to provide input on training needs.

During the duty emergency managers / duty emergency directors meeting, oversight of

generic emergency plan training issues would be discussed as the need arose.

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Feedback from emergency response organization trainees and supervisors was routinely

solicited for improvements and additional training needs. The emergency preparedness

training program effectively addressed the subelement of program feedback.

The inspectors observed that emergency planning staffing had been reduced from 10 to

6 positions since the last inspection. The inspectors reviewed work assignments and

determined that the major program areas were assigned to individuals with either primary

or secondary responsibilities. The redundancy of assignments appeared to be sufficient

to ensure that the program would be properly maintained. The inspectors determined

that the reduction in staffing did not adversely impact the performance of the

organization.

The emergency planning staff received training on the specific tasks required for their

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procedure writing,50.59 and 50.54(q) evaluations are some of the requirements of the

staff positions. The training for these tasks was provided by other departments such as

operations, engineering, and training. In addition to in-house training, the staff attended

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The inspectors reviewed the process used by the licensee to track respiratory protection

qualifications of on-shift personnel. The inspector determined that the licensee did not

require fit-testing for self-contained breathing apparatuses. The licensee based this

upon OSHA regulations that stated that positive pressure devices did not require

fit-testing. However, after further review, the licensee discovered that the OSHA

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tight-fitting face-piece respirators, which included self-contained breathing apparatuses.

The licensee recognized that they were still in the implementation period for the new

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new requirements,

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Conclusions

The emergency preparedness training program was satisfactority implemented.

Reduction in staffing of the emergency planning department did not adversely impact

performance of the department. Emergency planning staff was well trained and

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Emergency Preparedness Organization and Administration

a.

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Conclusion

The performance improvemen'. aquest process effectively tracked resolution of

emergency planning issues in need of corrective actions.

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Quality Assurance in Emergency Preparedness Activities

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Insoection Scone (82701-02.05)

Using Inspection Procedure 82701, the inspectors reviewed the following

self-assessment reports:

SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997

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Observations and Findinas

The inspectors reviewed the self-assessment reports and determined that they met the

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as part of the audits. The inspectors observed that the audit for 1997, dated October 16,

1997, did not contain a discussion regarding the assessment of the offsite interfaces.

The licensee produced a supplemental correction sheet showing where they had

discovered this omission on January 5,1998. The supplemental text discussed the

assessment. The licensee confirmed that this information had been transmitted to offsite

agencies in a timely manner after the omission was discovered. The inspectors were

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satisfied with the licensee's assessment of the offsite interfaces, the documentation of

the assessment, and the actions taken to make the information available to the offsite

agencies following discovery of the omission from the audit report.

c.

Conclusions

The emergency preparedness program audits were performed by qualified personnel

and were of proper scope and depth.

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Miscellaneous Emergency Preparedness issues (92904)

P8.1

(Closed) IFl 50-482/9613-01: Exercise weakness - Formulation of orotective action

recommendations

While observing a simulator scenario during a 1996 inspection, the inspectors observed

that a note in Emergency Plan Procedure EPP 01-10.1," Protective Action

Recommendations," Revision 11, was misinterpreted. As a result, a recommendation to

evacuate John Redmond Reservoir was not made. They also observed that dose rates

rather than integrated doses were used to evaluate protective action recommendations.

During this inspection, the inspectors reviewed the licensee's corrective actions and

observed the performance of the control room staff during the simulator scenarios during

this inspection. This followup item was closed based upon the demonstrated

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P8.2 (Closed) IFl 50-482/9623-02: Emeroency olannino exercise

The resident inspectors observed the unannounced off-hours emergency drill of

October 30,1996. The drill was unsuccessful due to late staffing of the technical support

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and successful performance regarding the staffing within 30 minutes in recent drills.

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The inspectors presented the inspection results to members of licensee management at an exit

meeting on April 3,1998. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented. During the exit

meeting, licensee management stated that they would likely request a meeting with NRC

management to discuss the characterization of the findings and to discuss the inspection

process used. No information provided to the inspectors during the inspection was identified as

proprietary or confidential information.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

Licensee

T. East, Superintendent, Emergency Planning

J. Johnson, Manager, Resource Protection

B. McKinney, Plant Manager

C. Redding, Licensing Specialist

C. Warren, Chief Operating Officer

NBC

F. Ringwald, Senior Resident inspector

B. Smalldridge, Resident inspector

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED

IP 82701

Operational Status of the Emergency Preparedness Program

IP 92904

Followup - Plant Support

IP 93702

Prompt Onsite Response to Events at Operating Power Reactors

ITEMS OPENED. CLOSED. AND DISCUSSED

Ooened

50-482/9807-01

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Crew failed to property assess plant conditions to declare a

general emergency (Section P4)

Closed

50-482/9613-01

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Exercise weakness - Formulation of protective action

recommendations (Section P8.1)

50-482/9623-01

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Emergency planning exercise (Section P8.2)

Documents Reviewed

Plant Documents

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Procedures

Al 26A-003

Regulatory Evaluations (other that 10 CFR 50.59) Revision 0

AP 26A-003 Screening and Evaluating Changes, Tests, and Experiments

Revision 3

Emergency Planning implementation Procedures

EPP 01-1.0

Control Room Organization

Revision 15

EPP 01-2.1

Emergency Classification

Revision 18

EPP 01-2.3

Accident Assessment and Mitigation

Revision 6

EPP 01-4.7

Nuclear Plant Information System

Revision 6

EPP 01-6.1

Personnel Accountability and Evacuation

Revision 13

EPP 01-7.2

Computer Dose Calculations

Revision 19

EPP 01-10.1 Protective Action Recommendations

Revision 15

EPP 01-13.1 Emergency Response Organization Callout

Revision 5

EPP 02-1.2

Training Programs

Revision 22

EPP 02-1.3

Drills and Exercises

Revision 13

EPP 02-1.9

Maintenance of Emergency Facilities & Equipment Revision 7

EPP 06-007 Emergency Notifications

Revision 0

Performance improvement Requests

970300, January 1,1997

972820, September 16,1997

972827 September 17,1997

972893, September 24,1997

970671, March 3,1997

970672, March 3,1997

970673, March 3,1997

970674, March 3,1997

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Audits and Assessments

SEL 96-062, "Onsite Emergency Plan Training," February 18,1997

K-481, " Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program," October 16,1997

Drill & Exercise Reports

Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated November 5,1996

Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated January 29,1997

Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated February 28,1997

Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated June 6,1997

Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated August 12,1997

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Letter to Emergency Response Organization dated January 6,1998

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