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cross cutting aspect assigned, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this | cross cutting aspect assigned, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this | ||
inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region II, | inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Vogtle Plant. In accordance with the 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosures, and your response (if any) will be avail able electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Public ly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Managem ent System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public | ||
and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Vogtle Plant. In accordance with the 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosures, and your response (if any) will be avail able electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Public ly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Managem ent System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public | |||
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Enclosure U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II | Enclosure U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket Nos.: 50-424, 50-425 | ||
Docket Nos.: 50-424, 50-425 | |||
License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81 | License Nos.: NPF-68, NPF-81 | ||
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correctly aligned by performing a complete walkdown of accessible components. | correctly aligned by performing a complete walkdown of accessible components. | ||
To verify the licensee was identifying and resolving equipment alignment discrepancies, | To verify the licensee was identifying and resolving equipment alignment discrepancies, the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents, including condition reports and | ||
the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents, including condition reports and | |||
outstanding work orders. The inspectors also reviewed periodic reports containing | outstanding work orders. The inspectors also reviewed periodic reports containing | ||
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: From March 24, 2014, through April 1, 2014, the inspectors conducted an on-site review of the implementation | : From March 24, 2014, through April 1, 2014, the inspectors conducted an on-site review of the implementation | ||
of the licensee's ISI Program for monitoring degradation of the reactor coolant system, | of the licensee's ISI Program for monitoring degradation of the reactor coolant system, emergency feedwater systems, risk-signifi cant piping and components, and containment systems in Unit 1. The inspectors' activities included a review of non-destructive | ||
emergency feedwater systems, risk-signifi cant piping and components, and containment systems in Unit 1. The inspectors' activities included a review of non-destructive | |||
examinations (NDEs) to evaluate compliance with the applicable edition of the American | examinations (NDEs) to evaluate compliance with the applicable edition of the American | ||
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), | Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), | ||
Section XI (Code of Record: 2001 Edition with 2003 Addenda; 3rd Interval, 2nd Period, | Section XI (Code of Record: 2001 Edition with 2003 Addenda; 3rd Interval, 2nd Period, 3rd Outage), and to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately | ||
3rd Outage), and to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately | |||
evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code, Section XI, acceptance standards. | evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code, Section XI, acceptance standards. | ||
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* Check valve 1-1204-U4-145 replacement on safety injection system line 1-1204-030-2, valve is an ASME Class 1 and 2 break | * Check valve 1-1204-U4-145 replacement on safety injection system line 1-1204-030-2, valve is an ASME Class 1 and 2 break | ||
In addition, the inspectors reviewed the following work orders for the weld packages, | In addition, the inspectors reviewed the following work orders for the weld packages, including weld data sheets, welding procedures, procedure qualification records, and | ||
including weld data sheets, welding procedures, procedure qualification records, and | |||
welder performance qualification records. | welder performance qualification records. | ||
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licensee's containment walk-down inspections performed during the current spring | licensee's containment walk-down inspections performed during the current spring | ||
refueling outage (1R18). The inspectors also interviewed the BACC program owner, | refueling outage (1R18). The inspectors also interviewed the BACC program owner, conducted an independent walkdown of containment to evaluate compliance with licensee's BACC program requirements, and verified that degraded or non-conforming conditions, such as boric acid leaks, were properly identified and corrected in | ||
conducted an independent walkdown of containment to evaluate compliance with licensee's BACC program requirements, and verified that degraded or non-conforming conditions, such as boric acid leaks, were properly identified and corrected in | |||
accordance with the licensee's BACC and corrective action programs. | accordance with the licensee's BACC and corrective action programs. | ||
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* Reviewed the licensee's in-situ SG tube pressure testing screening criteria. In particular, the inspectors assessed whether assumed NDE flaw sizing accuracy was | * Reviewed the licensee's in-situ SG tube pressure testing screening criteria. In particular, the inspectors assessed whether assumed NDE flaw sizing accuracy was | ||
consistent with data from the EPRI examination technique specification sheets | consistent with data from the EPRI examination technique specification sheets (ETSS) or other applicable performance demonstrations. | ||
(ETSS) or other applicable performance demonstrations. | |||
* Compared the numbers and sizes of SG tube flaws/degradation identified against the licensee's previous outage operational assessment. | * Compared the numbers and sizes of SG tube flaws/degradation identified against the licensee's previous outage operational assessment. | ||
* Reviewed the SG tube eddy current test ing (ET) examination scope and expansion criteria. | * Reviewed the SG tube eddy current test ing (ET) examination scope and expansion criteria. | ||
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place the plant in an unsafe condition. Additionally, the inspectors evaluated whether | place the plant in an unsafe condition. Additionally, the inspectors evaluated whether | ||
system operability and availability, configuration control, post-installation test activities, | system operability and availability, configuration control, post-installation test activities, and changes to documents, such as drawings, procedures, and operator training | ||
and changes to documents, such as drawings, procedures, and operator training | |||
materials, complied with licensee standards and NRC requirements. In addition, the | materials, complied with licensee standards and NRC requirements. In addition, the | ||
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* adhered to operating license and technical specification requirements | * adhered to operating license and technical specification requirements | ||
Additionally, inspectors verified that safety-related and risk-significant structures, | Additionally, inspectors verified that safety-related and risk-significant structures, systems, and components not accessible during power operations were maintained in | ||
systems, and components not accessible during power operations were maintained in | |||
an operable condition. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of related corrective | an operable condition. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of related corrective | ||
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operability and met technical specification and licensee procedural requirements. The | operability and met technical specification and licensee procedural requirements. The | ||
inspectors evaluated the test activities to assess for preconditioning of equipment, | inspectors evaluated the test activities to assess for preconditioning of equipment, procedure adherence, and equipment alignment following completion of the surveillance. | ||
procedure adherence, and equipment alignment following completion of the surveillance. | |||
Additionally, the inspectors reviewed a sample of related corrective action documents to | Additionally, the inspectors reviewed a sample of related corrective action documents to | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The inspectors observed the emergency preparedness drill conducted on March 12, | The inspectors observed the emergency preparedness drill conducted on March 12, 2014. The inspectors observed licensee activiti es in the Burke County Office Complex during a hostile action based tabletop exercise that included several local and state | ||
2014. The inspectors observed licensee activiti es in the Burke County Office Complex during a hostile action based tabletop exercise that included several local and state | |||
agencies from both Georgia and South Carolina. The inspectors evaluated | agencies from both Georgia and South Carolina. The inspectors evaluated | ||
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The inspectors conducted a detailed review of condition reports CR 737334, "Unit 2 | The inspectors conducted a detailed review of condition reports CR 737334, "Unit 2 | ||
safety injection accumulator tank #1 pressure channel failed high," and CR 783219, | safety injection accumulator tank #1 pressure channel failed high," and CR 783219, "Motor-driven AFW pump "A" tripped while taking to pull-to-lock." The inspectors | ||
"Motor-driven AFW pump "A" tripped while taking to pull-to-lock." The inspectors | |||
evaluated the following attributes of the licensee's actions: | evaluated the following attributes of the licensee's actions: | ||
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following the trip of the battery charger input breaker. The wiring discrepancy prevented | following the trip of the battery charger input breaker. The wiring discrepancy prevented | ||
the charger from performing all required functions of Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4, | the charger from performing all required functions of Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4, "DC Sources - Operating," and rendered it inoperable. The LCO requires, in part, one of | ||
"DC Sources - Operating," and rendered it inoperable. The LCO requires, in part, one of | |||
two redundant battery chargers to be operable. Subsequent review of battery charger | two redundant battery chargers to be operable. Subsequent review of battery charger | ||
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and subsequently tripped the turbine and reactor. The reactor trip system, the | and subsequently tripped the turbine and reactor. The reactor trip system, the | ||
engineered safety features actuation system | engineered safety features actuation system , feedwater and auxiliary feedwater systems actuated as designed and the plant was stabilized in Mode 3. The inspectors reviewed | ||
, feedwater and auxiliary feedwater systems actuated as designed and the plant was stabilized in Mode 3. The inspectors reviewed | |||
the LER, the associated condition report and apparent cause determination, and | the LER, the associated condition report and apparent cause determination, and | ||
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Manual Reactor Trip due to Lowering Condenser Vacuum On October 22, 2013, while Unit 2 was operating in Mode 1 at 25 percent power, the unit | Manual Reactor Trip due to Lowering Condenser Vacuum On October 22, 2013, while Unit 2 was operating in Mode 1 at 25 percent power, the unit | ||
was manually tripped due to lowering condenser vacuum. At the time of the reactor trip, | was manually tripped due to lowering condenser vacuum. At the time of the reactor trip, maintenance activities were in progress on the "B" main feedwater pump turbine. Prior | ||
maintenance activities were in progress on the "B" main feedwater pump turbine. Prior | |||
to the work commencing, the operators discussed how the maintenance work on the | to the work commencing, the operators discussed how the maintenance work on the | ||
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steam chest was initiated, condenser vacuum began lowering and maintenance | steam chest was initiated, condenser vacuum began lowering and maintenance | ||
personnel were directed to lower the steam chest back on the turbine. However, | personnel were directed to lower the steam chest back on the turbine. However, condenser vacuum continued to decrease, and as it approached the pre-determined | ||
condenser vacuum continued to decrease, and as it approached the pre-determined | |||
operational limit of 23 inches of mercury, the shift supervisor directed a manual reactor | operational limit of 23 inches of mercury, the shift supervisor directed a manual reactor | ||
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: 2802-1 Rev. 1.2, Zone 102 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | : 2802-1 Rev. 1.2, Zone 102 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: 2803-2 Rev. 2.2, Zone 103 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | : 2803-2 Rev. 2.2, Zone 103 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: 2840A-1 Rev. 4, Zone 140A - Containment Building - Levels A, B, 1 and 3 East Fire Fighting Preplan | : 2840A-1 Rev. 4, Zone 140A - Containment Building - Levels A, B, 1 and 3 East Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: | : 92840B-1 Rev. 5, Zone 140B - Containment Building - Levels A,B,1,2 and 3 Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: | : 92840C-1 Rev. 4.0, Zone 140C - Containment Building - Levels A,B,1 and 3 Steam Generator Compartment Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: 2840E-1 Rev. 1.0, Zone 140E - Containment Building - Levels A, 1 and 2 Fire Fighting Preplan 92858-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 158 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | : 2840E-1 Rev. 1.0, Zone 140E - Containment Building - Levels A, 1 and 2 Fire Fighting Preplan 92858-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 158 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
: 2859-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 159 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | : 2859-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 159 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan | ||
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: CR 653117) | : CR 653117) | ||
: Technical Evaluation | : Technical Evaluation | ||
: 694054, Additional welding performed after final weld inspection | : 694054, Additional welding performed after final weld inspection (Associated with | ||
(Associated with | |||
: CR 692556) | : CR 692556) | ||
: Technical Evaluation | : Technical Evaluation | ||
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: CRs 530116 and 555387) | : CRs 530116 and 555387) | ||
: Krautkramer Ultrasonic Systems Transducer Certification, dated August 12, 2003 | : Krautkramer Ultrasonic Systems Transducer Certification, dated August 12, 2003 | ||
: NDE Personnel Certifications: D. Anderson, C. Lewis, A. Wrubleski, M. Grell, A. Morgan, | : NDE Personnel Certifications: D. Anderson, C. Lewis, A. Wrubleski, M. Grell, A. Morgan, T. Huhe, T. Jackson | ||
: NMP-GM-003-F04, Self-Assessment Final Report, Rev. 01 | : NMP-GM-003-F04, Self-Assessment Final Report, Rev. 01 | ||
: Pipe Support Drawing V1-1202-030-H003, Revision 4 | : Pipe Support Drawing V1-1202-030-H003, Revision 4 | ||
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| ML14119A418 | |
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| Site: | Vogtle |
| Issue date: | 04/29/2014 |
| From: | Ehrhardt F J NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB2 |
| To: | Tynan T E Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| IR-14-002 | |
| Download: ML14119A418 (30) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 April 29, 2014
Mr. Tom Vice President - Vogtle
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
7821 River Road
Waynesboro, GA 30830
SUBJECT: VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2014002 AND 05000425/2014002
Dear Mr. Tynan:
On March 31, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection
at your Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed integrated inspection
report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on April 22, 2014, with you and
other members of your staff.
The inspection(s) examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed
personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. As we
informed you in the most recent NRC integrated inspection report, cross-cutting aspects
identified in the last six months of 2013 using t he previous terminology were being converted in accordance with the cross-reference in Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0310. Section 4OA5
of the enclosed report documents the conversion of these cross-cutting aspects which will be
evaluated for cross-cutting themes and potential substantive cross-cutting issues in accordance
with IMC 0305 starting with the 2014 mid-cycle assessment review. If you disagree with the
cross cutting aspect assigned, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this
inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Vogtle Plant. In accordance with the 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosures, and your response (if any) will be avail able electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Public ly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Document Access and Managem ent System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public
Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,/RA/ Frank Ehrhardt, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 2
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos.: 05000424, 05000425 License Nos.: NPF-68 and NPF-81
Enclosures:
Inspection Report 05000424/2014002 and 05000425/2014002
w/Attachment:
Supplemental Information
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_________________________ SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRP RII:DRP RII:DRs RII:DRS RII:DRP RII:DRP SIGNATURE Via email Via email Via email Via email Via email FJE /RA/ NAME MCain TChandler RCarrion AVargas AAlen FEhrhardt DATE 04/22/2014 04/23/2014 04/22/2014 04/22/2014 04/22/2014 04/29/2014 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Letter to Tom from Frank Ehrhardt dated April 29, 2014
SUBJECT: VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000424/2014002 AND 05000425/2014002
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Enclosure U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket Nos.: 50-424, 50-425
Report Nos.: 05000424/2014002 and 05000425/2014002
Licensee: Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC)
Facility: Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2
Location: Waynesboro, GA 30830
Dates: January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014
Inspectors: M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector T. Chandler, Resident Inspector R. Carrion, Senior Reactor Inspector (Section 1R08)
A. Vargas, Reactor Inspector (Section 1R08)
Approved by: Frank Ehrhardt, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2
Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000424/2014002, 05000425/2014002; 01/01/2014 - 03/31/2014; Vogtle Electric
Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2, Integrated Inspection Report The report covered a three-month period of inspection by the resident and regional inspectors. No findings of significance were identified. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in
NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process" Revision 5.
REPORT DETAILS
Summary of Plant Status
Unit 1 started the report period at full rated thermal power (RTP) and was shut down for a
planned refueling outage on March 16, 2014. The unit remained shutdown for the remainder of
the report period.
Unit 2 operated at essentially RTP for the entire inspection period.
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity
1R01 Adverse Weather Protection
a. Inspection Scope
Impending Adverse Weather Conditions The inspectors reviewed the licensee's preparations to protect risk-significant systems
from severe cold weather conditions expected on January 7, 2014. The inspectors
evaluated the licensee's implementation of adverse weather preparation procedures and compensatory measures, including operator staffing, before the onset of and during the
adverse weather conditions. The inspectors reviewed the licensee's plans to address the
ramifications of potentially lasting effects that may result from cold weather conditions.
The inspectors verified that operator actions specified in the licensee's adverse weather
procedure maintain readiness of essential systems. The inspectors verified that required
surveillances were current, or were scheduled and completed, if practical, before the
onset of anticipated adverse weather conditions. The inspectors also verified the
licensee implemented periodic equipment walkdowns or other measures to ensure that the condition of plant equipment met operability requirements. Documents reviewed are
listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R04 Equipment Alignment
a. Inspection Scope
Partial Walkdown
The inspectors verified that critical portions of selected systems were correctly aligned
by performing partial walkdowns. The ins pectors selected systems for assessment because they were a redundant or backup system or train, were important for mitigating
risk for the current plant conditions, had been recently realigned, or were a single-train system.
The inspectors determined the correct system lineup by reviewing plant procedures and
drawings. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
The inspectors selected the following three systems or trains to inspect:
- Unit 2 "A" train residual heat removal (RHR) system while the "B" train RHR pump was out of service for maintenance
- Unit 1 "A" and "C" train auxiliary feedwater (AFW) systems while the "B" train AFW system was out of service for planned maintenance
- Unit 2 "A" train nuclear service cooling water (NSCW) transfer system while the "B" train NSCW transfer system was out of service for planned maintenance
Complete Walkdown The inspectors verified the alignment of the Unit 1 containment spray (CS) system. The
inspectors selected this system for assessment because it is a risk-significant mitigating
system. The inspectors determined the co rrect system lineup by reviewing plant procedures, drawings, the updated final safety analysis report, and other documents. To
identify any deficiencies that could affect the ability of the system to perform its
function(s), the inspectors reviewed records related to outstanding design issues and
maintenance work requests. The inspectors verified that the selected system was
correctly aligned by performing a complete walkdown of accessible components.
To verify the licensee was identifying and resolving equipment alignment discrepancies, the inspectors reviewed corrective action documents, including condition reports and
outstanding work orders. The inspectors also reviewed periodic reports containing
information on the status of risk-significant systems, including maintenance rule reports
and system health reports. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R05 Fire Protection
a. Inspection Scope
Quarterly Inspection The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of selected fire plans by comparing the fire plans
to the defined hazards and defense-in-depth features specified in the fire protection
program. In evaluating the fire plans, the inspectors assessed the following items:
- control of transient combustibles and ignition sources
- fire detection systems
- water-based fire suppression systems
- gaseous fire suppression systems
- manual firefighting equipment and capability
- passive fire protection features
- compensatory measures and fire watches
- issues related to fire protection contained in the licensee's corrective action program
The inspectors toured the following five fire areas to assess material condition and
operational status of fire protection equipment. Documents reviewed are listed in the
.
- Unit 1, level "A" east and west penetration areas, fire zones 89, 90, 159, 87, 88, 93, 120, and 158
- Unit 2, 4.16 kV switchgear and remote shutdown rooms, fire zones 91, 92, 98, 103, and 97
- Unit 2, "B" train emergency diesel generator (EDG) building, fire zones 162 and 164
- Unit 1 containment building Annual Inspection
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's fire brigade performance during a drill on
February 10, 2014, and assessed the brigade's capability to meet fire protection
licensing basis requirements. The inspectors observed the following aspects of fire
brigade performance:
- capability of fire brigade members
- leadership ability of the brigade leader
- use of turnout gear and firefighting equipment
- team effectiveness
- compliance with site procedures
The inspectors also assessed the ability of control room operators to combat potential
fires, including identifying the location of the fire, dispatching the fire brigade, and
sounding alarms. The inspectors evaluated the licensee's ability to declare the
appropriate emergency action level and make required notifications in accordance with
NUREG 0654, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency
Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants (FEMA-REP-1)"
and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, "Domestic Licensing
of Production and Utilization Facilities." Documents reviewed are listed in the
.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R07 Heat Sink Performance
a. Inspection Scope
Annual Review The inspectors verified the readiness and availability of the Unit 1 "B" train centrifugal
charging pump (CCP) motor heat exchanger to perform its design function by observing
performance tests or reviewing reports of those tests, verifying the licensee uses the
periodic maintenance method outlined in Generic Letter 89-13, "Service Water System
Problems Affecting Safety Related Equipment," dated July 18, 1989, observing the
licensee's heat exchanger inspections, and verifying critical operating parameters
through direct observation or by reviewing operating data. Additionally, the inspectors
verified that the licensee had entered any significant heat exchanger performance
problems into their corrective action program and that the corrective actions were
appropriate. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R08 Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities (IP 71111.08P, Unit 1)
a. Inspection Scope
Non-Destructive Examination Activities and Welding Activities
- From March 24, 2014, through April 1, 2014, the inspectors conducted an on-site review of the implementation
of the licensee's ISI Program for monitoring degradation of the reactor coolant system, emergency feedwater systems, risk-signifi cant piping and components, and containment systems in Unit 1. The inspectors' activities included a review of non-destructive
examinations (NDEs) to evaluate compliance with the applicable edition of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC),
Section XI (Code of Record: 2001 Edition with 2003 Addenda; 3rd Interval, 2nd Period, 3rd Outage), and to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately
evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code,Section XI, acceptance standards.
The inspectors directly observed the following NDE mandated by the ASME Code to evaluate compliance with the ASME Code Section XI and Section V requirements and, if
any indications and defects were detected, to evaluate if they were dispositioned in
accordance with the ASME Code or an NRC-approved alternative requirement.
- Ultrasonic test of component 1-1204-021-19-RB. 6" Elbow to Pipe Weld, Class 2
- VT-3 of component 1-1202-030-H003, Pipe Support The inspectors reviewed records of the following NDEs mandated by the ASME Code Section XI to evaluate compliance with the ASME Code Section XI and Section V
requirements and, if any indications and defects were detected, to evaluate if they were
dispositioned in accordance with the ASME Code or an NRC-approved alternative
requirement.
- PT of control rod drive (CRD) housing weld, component number 1-1201-V6-001-W184
The inspectors observed the welding activities referenced below and reviewed
associated documents in order to evaluate compliance with procedures and the ASME
Code. The inspectors reviewed the work order, including the weld data sheets, welding
procedures, procedure qualification records, and welder performance qualification
records.
- Check valve 1-1204-U4-145 replacement on safety injection system line 1-1204-030-2, valve is an ASME Class 1 and 2 break
In addition, the inspectors reviewed the following work orders for the weld packages, including weld data sheets, welding procedures, procedure qualification records, and
welder performance qualification records.
- Work order SNC 495226, Seal Weld in the Chemical and Volume Control System Line 1-1208-008-3, ASME Class 1
- Work order SNC 555148, Chemical and Volume Control System Line 1-1208-012-2, ASME Class 1
During non-destructive surface and volumetric examinations performed since the
previous refueling outage, the licensee did not identify any relevant indications that were
analytically evaluated and accepted for continued service. Therefore, no NRC review
was completed for this inspection procedure attribute.
PWR Vessel Upper Head Penetration (VUHP) Inspection Activities
- For the Unit 1 vessel head, a bare metal visual examination was not required this outage pursuant to
10 CFR 50.55a as it had been performed during the last refueling outage. Therefore, no
NRC review was done for this inspection procedure attribute.
Boric Acid Corrosion Control (BACC) Inspection Activities
- The inspectors reviewed the licensee's BACC program activities to ensure implementation with commitments made in
response to NRC Generic Letter 88-05, "Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon Steel Reactor
Pressure Boundary," and applicable industry guidance documents. Specifically, the
inspectors performed an on-site record review of procedures and the results of the
licensee's containment walk-down inspections performed during the current spring
refueling outage (1R18). The inspectors also interviewed the BACC program owner, conducted an independent walkdown of containment to evaluate compliance with licensee's BACC program requirements, and verified that degraded or non-conforming conditions, such as boric acid leaks, were properly identified and corrected in
accordance with the licensee's BACC and corrective action programs.
The inspectors reviewed the following condition reports and associated corrective
actions related to evidence of boric acid leakage to evaluate if the corrective actions completed were consistent with the requirements of the ASME Code Section XI and 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI.
- CR 533081, Leak of valve 1HV3565
- CR 537487, Active boric acid leak on 1-1208-U4-A11
- CR 547269, Active boric acid leak on 1-1204-U4-137
- CR 738478, Flange downstream of valve 1-1204-U4-009 has active boric acid leak
The inspectors reviewed the following engineering evaluations completed for evidence of
boric acid leakage to determine if degraded components were documented in the
corrective action program. The inspectors also evaluated corrective actions for any degraded components to determine if they met the ASME Section XI Code.
- Technical Evaluation (TE) 547817, associated with CR 547269 and includes Corrosion Assessment (CA) 1204-2013-006
- TE 556248, associated with CR 537487 and includes CA 1208-2012-002
Steam Generator (SG) Tube Inspection Activities
- The inspectors observed the following activities and/or reviewed the following documentation and evaluated them
against the licensee's technical specifications, commitments made to the NRC, ASME Section XI, and Nuclear Energy Institute 97-06 (Steam Generator Program Guidelines):
- Reviewed the licensee's in-situ SG tube pressure testing screening criteria. In particular, the inspectors assessed whether assumed NDE flaw sizing accuracy was
consistent with data from the EPRI examination technique specification sheets (ETSS) or other applicable performance demonstrations.
- Compared the numbers and sizes of SG tube flaws/degradation identified against the licensee's previous outage operational assessment.
- Reviewed the SG tube eddy current test ing (ET) examination scope and expansion criteria.
- Evaluated if the licensee's SG tube ET examination scope included potential areas of tube degradation identified in prior outage SG tube inspections and/or as identified
in NRC generic industry operating experience applicable to the licensee's SG tubes.
- Reviewed the licensee's implementation of their extent of condition inspection scope and repairs for new SG tube degradation mechanism(s).
- Reviewed the licensee's repair criteria and processes.
- Verified that primary-to-secondary leakage (e.g., SG tube leakage) was below three gallons per day, or the detection threshold, during the previous operating cycle
according to licensee procedures.
- Evaluated if the ET equipment and techniques used by the licensee to acquire data from the SG tubes were qualified or validated to detect the known/expected types of
SG tube degradation in accordance with Appendix H, "Performance Demonstration
for Eddy Current Examination," of EPRI Pressurized Water Reactor Steam
Generator Examination Guidelines, Revision 7.
- Reviewed the licensee's secondary side SG foreign object search and removal activities.
- Reviewed ET personnel qualifications.
Identification and Resolution of Problems
- The inspectors performed a review of a sample of ISI-related problems which were identified by the licensee and entered into
the corrective action program as CRs. The inspectors reviewed the CRs to confirm that
the licensee had appropriately described the scope of the problem, and had initiated
corrective actions. The review also included the licensee's consideration and
assessment of operating experience events applicable to the plant. The inspectors
performed this review to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, "Corrective Action," requirements. Documents reviewed are listed in the
.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program
a. Inspection Scope
.1 Resident Inspector Quarterly Review of Licensed Operator Requalification
The inspectors observed an evaluated simulator scenario administered to an operating
crew conducted in accordance with the licensee's accredited requalification training
program.
The inspectors assessed the following:
- licensed operator performance
- the ability of the licensee to administer the scenario and evaluate the operators
- the quality of the post-scenario critique
- simulator performance Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
.2 Resident Inspector Quarterly Review of Licensed Operator Performance
The inspectors observed licensed operator performance in the main control room on
February 4, 2014, during the performance of in-service testing.
The inspectors assessed the following:
- use of plant procedures
- control board manipulations
- communications between crew members
- use and interpretation of instruments, indications, and alarms
- use of human error prevention techniques
- documentation of activities
- management and supervision Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors assessed the licensee's treatment of the two issues listed below in order
to verify the licensee appropriately addressed equipment problems within the scope of
the maintenance rule (10 CFR 50.65, "Requirements for Monitoring the Effectiveness of
Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants"). The inspectors reviewed procedures and
records in order to evaluate the licensee's identification, assessment, and
characterization of the problems as well as their corrective actions for returning the
equipment to a satisfactory condition. The in spectors also interviewed system engineers and the maintenance rule coordinator to assess the accuracy of performance
deficiencies and extent of condition. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
- CR 351658 - Unplanned limiting condition of operation (LCO): Intermediate Range nuclear instrument (NI) 2N-36 failure
- CR 664671 and CR 681079 - Unit 2, Chemical and volume control system (CVCS)1208 taken to maintenance rule a(1) status
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the five maintenance activities listed below to verify the
licensee assessed and managed plant risk as required by 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) and
licensee procedures. The inspectors assessed the adequacy of the licensee's risk
assessments and implementation of risk management actions. The inspectors also
verified that the licensee was identifying and resolving problems with assessing and
managing maintenance-related risk using the corrective action program. Additionally, for
maintenance resulting from unforeseen situations, the inspectors assessed the
effectiveness of the licensee's planning and control of emergent work activities.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
- Units 1 and 2, week of January 6, 2014, elevated Green risk condition associated with high-risk work in the high-voltage switchyard concurrent with the grid being in
alert level 1A due to extreme low temperatures
- Unit 2, week of January 20, 2014, Yellow risk condition associated with the unplanned inoperability of Unit 2 "A" EDG concurrent with the high-risk work being
performed in the high-voltage switchyard
- Unit 1, week of February 24, 2014, Yellow risk condition due to Unit 1 "A" NSCW pump #1 out of service (OOS) concurrent with Unit 1 "B" RHR pump OOS for
scheduled maintenance outage
- Unit 1, week of March 3, 2014, Yellow risk condition due to Unit 1 "B" motor-driven AFW pump out of service for maintenance concurrent with Unit 1 "A" NSCW pump
- 1 out of service for motor replacement
- Unit 1, week of March 24, 2014, outage risk assessment monitoring (ORAM) Yellow outage risk condition for reactor coolant system (RCS) at mid-loop level
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R15 Operability Evaluations
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors selected the six operability determinations or functionality evaluations
listed below for review based on the risk-significance of the associated components and
systems. The inspectors reviewed the technical adequacy of the determinations to
ensure that technical specification operability was properly justified and the components
or systems remained capable of performing their design functions. To verify whether
components or systems were operable, the inspectors compared the operability and
design criteria in the appropriate sections of the technical specification and updated final
safety analysis report to the licensee's evaluations. Where compensatory measures
were required to maintain operability, the inspectors determined whether the measures
in place would function as intended and were properly controlled. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed a sample of corrective action documents to verify the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
- CR 760774, Failure of EDG 2A Over Speed Trip Test
- CR 757479, Void detected on pipeline 1-1204-032-2
- CR 769409, Increase of active leak on casing flange connection of jacket water keep warm pump
- CR 757018, EQPM 11201R5074 for 1PV0455A not performed within required frequency
- CR 774835, ATC Nuclear Part 21 Notification for Moore Industries 535 Single Loop Controllers
- CR 775371, 2AA02-07 Closing springs slow to close
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R18 Plant Modifications
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors verified that the two plant modifications listed below did not affect the
safety functions of important safety systems.
The inspectors confirmed the modifications did not degrade the design bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of risk
significant structures, systems, and components. The inspectors also verified
modifications performed during plant configurations involving increased risk did not
place the plant in an unsafe condition. Additionally, the inspectors evaluated whether
system operability and availability, configuration control, post-installation test activities, and changes to documents, such as drawings, procedures, and operator training
materials, complied with licensee standards and NRC requirements. In addition, the
inspectors reviewed a sample of related corrective action documents to verify the
licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with modifications.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
- SNC451183, Temporary modification to restore functionality of annunciator ALB07A01, "BA Tank 1 Hi/Lo Level"
- SNC517148, Unit 1 replacement of seal injector filter system with sub-micron filter system
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors either observed post-maintenance testing or reviewed the test results for
the six maintenance activities listed below to verify the work performed was completed
correctly and the test activities were adequate to verify system operability and functional
capability.
- Maintenance Work Order (MWO) SNC418749, "A" train NSCW pump 3 rebuild, and MWO SNC407844, "A" train NSCW pump 3 motor refurbish
- MWO SNC532915, - 21205P6002M01 ("2B" RHR pump motor) - Change oil in lower motor bearing
- MWO SNC408063, - (1A 1204SIP) - "A" train safety injection (SI) pump 3 motor 11204P6003M01 preventive maintenance (PM) and MWO SNC407988, - (1A
1204SIP) - 1HV8814 motor-operated mini-flow isolation MOV PM
- MWO SNC535924, Unit 2 accumulator tank 1 pressure channel failure
- MWO SNC557853, Unit 2 "A" motor-driven AFW pump tripped while taking to pull-to-lock
- MWO SNC560682, Unit 1 pressurizer backup heater "A" will not operate from control room The inspectors evaluated these activities for the following:
- acceptance criteria were clear and demonstrated operational readiness
- effects of testing on the plant were adequately addressed
- test instrumentation was appropriate
- tests were performed in accordance with approved procedures
- equipment was returned to its operational status following testing
- test documentation was properly evaluated
Additionally, the inspectors reviewed a sample of corrective action documents to verify
the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with post-
maintenance testing. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities
a. Inspection Scope
For the Unit 1 refueling outage beginning March 16, 2014, through the remainder of the
report period, the inspectors evaluated the following outage activities:
- outage planning
- shutdown, cooldown, and refueling
- reactor coolant system instrumentation and electrical power configuration
- reactivity and inventory control
- decay heat removal and spent fuel pool cooling system operation The inspectors verified that the licensee:
- considered risk in developing the outage schedule
- controlled plant configuration in accordance with administrative risk reduction methodologies
- developed work schedules to manage fatigue
- developed mitigation strategies for loss of key safety functions
- adhered to operating license and technical specification requirements
Additionally, inspectors verified that safety-related and risk-significant structures, systems, and components not accessible during power operations were maintained in
an operable condition. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of related corrective
action documents to verify the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies
associated with outage activities. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R22 Surveillance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the six surveillance tests listed below and either observed the
test or reviewed test results to verify testing adequately demonstrated equipment
operability and met technical specification and licensee procedural requirements. The
inspectors evaluated the test activities to assess for preconditioning of equipment, procedure adherence, and equipment alignment following completion of the surveillance.
Additionally, the inspectors reviewed a sample of related corrective action documents to
verify the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with
surveillance testing. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
Routine Surveillance Tests
- 14658-2 Rev. 8, "SSPS Slave Relay K740 and K741 "A" Train Test Semi-automatic Switchover to Containment Sump"
- 14454A-1 Rev. 1.1, "Motor-driven AFW pump "A" operability test"
- 14808B-1 Rev. 4, "Train B Centrifugal Charging Pump and Check Valve IST and Response Time Test"
- 14850-1 Rev. 54.1, "Cold Shutdown Valve Inservice Test" Containment Isolation Valve
- 24349-1 Rev. 9.0, "Containment Penetration No. 49 Excess Letdown and Seal Water Leakoff Local Leak Rate Test"
In-Service Tests (IST)
- 14806C-1 Rev. 4, "Containment Spray Pump and Check Valve Refueling Comprehensive Full Flow Inservice Test"
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
Cornerstone:
1EP6 Drill Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors observed the emergency preparedness drill conducted on March 12, 2014. The inspectors observed licensee activiti es in the Burke County Office Complex during a hostile action based tabletop exercise that included several local and state
agencies from both Georgia and South Carolina. The inspectors evaluated
implementation of the emergency plan, including event classification, notification, and
protective action recommendations. The inspectors evaluated the licensee's
performance against criteria established in the licensee's procedures. Additionally, the
inspectors attended the post-exercise critique to assess the licensee's effectiveness in
identifying emergency preparedness weaknesses and verified the identified weaknesses
were entered in the corrective action program.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator Verification
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the performance indicator (PI) data for Unit 1 and
Unit 2, submitted by the licensee, for the PIs listed below. The inspectors reviewed plant
records compiled between January 2013, and December 2013 to verify the accuracy
and completeness of the data reported for the station. The inspectors verified that the PI
data complied with guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute 99-02, "Regulatory
Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," and licensee procedures. The inspectors also confirmed the PIs were calculated correctly. In addition, the inspectors reviewed a sample of related corrective action documents to verify the licensee was identifying and
correcting any deficiencies associated with PI data. Documents reviewed are listed in
the Attachment.
Cornerstone:
- unplanned scrams per 7000 critical hours
- unplanned power changes per 7000 critical hours
- unplanned scrams with complications
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems
.1 Routine Review
The inspectors screened items entered into the licensee's corrective action program in
order to identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance issues for
follow-up. The inspectors reviewed condition reports, attended screening meetings, or
accessed the licensee's computerized corrective action database.
.2 Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors conducted a detailed review of condition reports CR 737334, "Unit 2
safety injection accumulator tank #1 pressure channel failed high," and CR 783219, "Motor-driven AFW pump "A" tripped while taking to pull-to-lock." The inspectors
evaluated the following attributes of the licensee's actions:
- complete and accurate identification of the problem in a timely manner
- evaluation and disposition of operability and reportability issues
- consideration of extent of condition, generic implications, common cause, and previous occurrences
- classification and prioritization of the problem
- identification of root and contributing causes of the problem
- identification of any additional condition reports
- completion of corrective actions in a timely manner Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings were identified.
4OA3 Event Follow-up
.1 (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000424/2012-005-00:
Main Steam Isolation Valve Failures On October 8, 2013, with Unit 1 in Mode 2, the operators began preparations for power
ascension. At 1616, as a main feedwater pump was being placed online, the control
room operators noted a divergence in the RCS loop differential temperatures (Ts), steam pressures, and steam flows between loops 1 & 4 and loops 2 & 3. Loops 1 & 4
showed increasing loop Ts, lowering steam pressure, and some minimal steam flow, while loops 2 and 3 showed no loop T, increasing steam pressures (to the point of lifting the loop 2 and 3 atmospheric relief valves), and no steam flow. The Main Control
Board hand switches indicated that all MSIVs and associated bypass valves were open.
The operators identified the potential impact to the core neutron flux and stopped power
ascension. Following discussions with plant management and engineering, the
operators placed the plant in a safe condition by inserting a manual trip of the reactor at
2155. The licensee subsequently assembled an issue response team (IRT) and a root
cause team to investigate the cause of the diverging indications and to determine the
required corrective actions. The root cause team determined that the root cause of the
MSIV stem failures was due to temperature agi ng embrittlement of the stem material.
The enforcement aspects associated with this event were documented in NRC
integrated inspection report 05000424,425/2012005 (Section 4OA2). No other findings
were identified. This LER is closed.
.2 (Closed) Licensee Event Report 05000424/2013-001-00:
Failure to Comply with Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4 On November 27, 2013, an internal wiring discrepancy was discovered on the Unit 1
Class 1E battery charger 1AD1CB (one of two redundant battery chargers on "A" train)
following the trip of the battery charger input breaker. The wiring discrepancy prevented
the charger from performing all required functions of Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4, "DC Sources - Operating," and rendered it inoperable. The LCO requires, in part, one of
two redundant battery chargers to be operable. Subsequent review of battery charger
maintenance activities determined that on September 30, 2013 the remaining redundant
"A" train battery charger (1AD1CA) was remo ved from service for maintenance activities for approximately 14.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br />. This resulted in both train "A" battery chargers being
inoperable simultaneously, which is condition that requires restoration of the inoperable
direct-current (DC) source (i.e. train) within two hours (LCO 3.8.4 Condition C).
Although the degraded charger (1AD1CB) was able to maintain battery terminal voltage
within limits under minimal loading condition, the DC source was inoperable for a time
greater than allowed by technical specification. The inspectors reviewed the LER, the
associated condition report and apparent cause determination, and subsequent action
items. The enforcement aspects associated with this event were documented in NRC
integrated inspection report 05000424/2013005 (Section 1R19). No other findings were
identified. This LER is closed.
.3 (Closed) Licensee Event Report 05000425/2013-002:
Automatic Unit 2 Reactor Trip due to loss of Generator Excitation On October 19, 2013, while Unit 2 was operating in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, the
main generator excitation system experienced a failure that tripped the main generator
and subsequently tripped the turbine and reactor. The reactor trip system, the
engineered safety features actuation system , feedwater and auxiliary feedwater systems actuated as designed and the plant was stabilized in Mode 3. The inspectors reviewed
the LER, the associated condition report and apparent cause determination, and
subsequent action items. No findings or violations of NRC requirements were identified.
This LER is closed.
.4 (Closed) Licensee Event Report 05000425/2013-003:
Manual Reactor Trip due to Lowering Condenser Vacuum On October 22, 2013, while Unit 2 was operating in Mode 1 at 25 percent power, the unit
was manually tripped due to lowering condenser vacuum. At the time of the reactor trip, maintenance activities were in progress on the "B" main feedwater pump turbine. Prior
to the work commencing, the operators discussed how the maintenance work on the
turbine could potentially impact condenser pressure. As a precaution, the operators
established operating limits in case condenser vacuum was lost. As the lift of the turbine
steam chest was initiated, condenser vacuum began lowering and maintenance
personnel were directed to lower the steam chest back on the turbine. However, condenser vacuum continued to decrease, and as it approached the pre-determined
operational limit of 23 inches of mercury, the shift supervisor directed a manual reactor trip. The reactor trip system, feedwater and auxiliary feedwater systems actuated as designed and the plant was stabilized in Mode 3. The inspectors reviewed the LER, the
associated condition report and apparent cause determination, and subsequent action
items. No findings or violations of NRC requirements were identified. This LER is
closed.
4OA5 Other Activities
.1 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Report Review
In accordance with Executive Director of Operations Procedure 0220, "Coordination with
the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations," the inspectors reviewed the most recent
INPO evaluation and accreditation reports dated February 10, 2014, to determine if
those reports identified safety or training issues not previously identified by NRC
evaluations. The report contained no safety issues that were not already known by the
NRC.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings were identified.
.2 Cross-Cutting Aspect Common Language Initiative Transition
The table below provides a cross-reference from the 2013 and earlier findings and
associated cross-cutting aspects to the new cross-cutting aspects resulting from the
common language initiative. These aspects and any others identified since January
2014 will be evaluated for cross-cutting themes and potential substantive cross-cutting
issues in accordance with IMC 0305 starting with the 2014 mid-cycle assessment
review. Finding Old Cross-Cutting Aspect New Cross-Cutting Aspect 05000424/2013005-01 P.1(c) P.2 05000424,425/2013007-01P.1(c) P.2 05000424,425/2013403-01P.1(a) P.1 05000424,425/2013403-02P.1(d) P.3
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
.1 Exit Meeting
On April 22, 2014 the resident inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. T.
Tynan and other members of the licensee's staff. The inspectors confirmed that
proprietary information was not provi ded or examined during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- R. Barringer, Security Manager
- R. Collins, Chemistry Manager
- G. Gunn, Licensing Supervisor
- R. Hons, Training Manager
- M. Johnson, Health Physics Manager
- F. Pournia, Engineering Director
- J. Robinson, Engineering Programs Manager
- G. Saxon, Plant Manager
- J. Thomas, Operations Director
- T. Thompson, Systems Engineering Manager
- T. Tynan, Site Vice-President
- K. Walden, Licensing Engineer
- S. Waldrup, Licensing Director
NRC personnel
- M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector
- T. Chandler, Resident Inspector
- F. Ehrhardt, Chief, Region II Reactor Projects Branch 2
LIST OF ITEMS
OPENED AND CLOSED
Closed
- 05000424/LER-2012-005-00 LER Main Steam Isolation Valve Failures (Section
- 4OA3.1)
- 05000424/LER-2013-001-00 LER Failure to Comply with Technical Specification LCO
- 3.8.4 (Section 4OA3.2)
- 05000425/LER-2013-002-00 LER Automatic Unit 2 Reactor Trip due to loss of
- Generator Excitation (Section 4OA3.3)
- 05000425/LER-2013-003-00 LER Manual Reactor Trip due to Lowering Condenser
- Vacuum (Section 4OA3.4)
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Section 1R01: Adverse Weather Protection
Procedures
- 11877-1 Rev. 25, Cold Weather Checklist, Unit 1
- 11877-2 Rev. 21, Cold Weather Checklist, Unit 2
Section 1R04: Equipment Alignment
Procedures
- 11011-2, Rev. 15.1, Residual Heat Removal System Alignment
- 11115-1 Rev. 10.2, Containment Spray System Alignment
- 11150-2 Rev. 23.3, Nuclear Service Cooling Water System Alignment
- 11610-1, Rev. 20.2, Auxiliary Feedwater System Alignment
- 14801B-2 Rev. 4.1, Train B NSCW Transfer Pump Inservice Test
Drawings
- 1X4DB131 Rev. 35.0, P&I Diagram Cont ainment Spray System, System No. 1206 1X4DB161-1, Ver. 45.0, P&I Diagram Fire Pr otection - Auxiliary Feedwater System Condensate Storage & Degasifier System, System 1302 1X4DB161-2, Ver. 28.0, P&I Diagram Fire Pr otection - Auxiliary Feedw ater System, System
- 1302 1X4DB161-3, Ver. 42.0, P&I Diagram Fire Pr otection - Auxiliary Feedw ater System, System
- 1305 2X4DB122 Rev. 53.0, P&I Diagram Residual Heat Removal, System No. 1205
- 2X4DB133-2 Rev. 53, P&I Diagram Nuclear Serv ice Cooling Water System, System No. 1202
- 2X4DB134 Rev. 31, P&I Diagram Nuclear Serv ice Cooling Water System, System No. 1202
- 2X4DB135-2 Rev. 29, P&I Diagram Nuclear Se rvice Cooling Water System, System No. 1202
- System Health Reports Vogtle Containment Spray System No. 1206 4
th QTR 2013
Section 1R05: Fire Protection
Procedures
- 17103A-C Rev. 39.2, Annunciator Response Procedures for the Fire Alarm Computer
- 2000-C Rev. 27.0, Fire Protection Program
- 2005-C Rev. 31, Fire Response Procedure
- 2704-2 Rev. 2.0, Zone 4 - Auxiliary Building - Level D, Containment Spray Pump "A" Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2705-2 Rev.3.0, Zone 5 - Auxiliary Building - Level D, Containment Spray Pump "B" Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2709-2 Rev.2.2, Zone 9 - Auxiliary Building - Level D, Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2710-2 Rev.2.2, Zone 10 - Auxiliary Building - Level D, Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2787-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 87 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2788-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 88 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2789-1 Rev. 2.1, Zone 89 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2790-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 90 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2791-2 Rev. 3.2, Zone 91 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2792-2 Rev. 3.1, Zone 92 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2793-1 Rev. 3.2, Zone 93 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan Attachment
- 2797-2 Rev. 3.0, Zone 97 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2798-2 Rev. 3.0, Zone 98 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2802-1 Rev. 1.2, Zone 102 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2803-2 Rev. 2.2, Zone 103 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2840A-1 Rev. 4, Zone 140A - Containment Building - Levels A, B, 1 and 3 East Fire Fighting Preplan
- 92840B-1 Rev. 5, Zone 140B - Containment Building - Levels A,B,1,2 and 3 Fire Fighting Preplan
- 92840C-1 Rev. 4.0, Zone 140C - Containment Building - Levels A,B,1 and 3 Steam Generator Compartment Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2840E-1 Rev. 1.0, Zone 140E - Containment Building - Levels A, 1 and 2 Fire Fighting Preplan 92858-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 158 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2859-1 Rev. 2.2, Zone 159 - Control Building - Level A Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2862-2 Rev. 1.1, Zone 162 - Diesel Generator Building Fire Fighting Preplan
- 2864-2 Rev. 0.2, Zone 164 - Diesel Generator Building - Train B DFO Day Tank Fire Fighting Preplan Other Drill scenario 2014-Q1-01, Fire in room B52
Section 1R07: Heat Sink Performance
Procedures
- 83309-C Rev. 7, Safety-Related Heat Exchanger Inspection
- NMP-ES-012-GL01 Rev. 3.0, Heat Exchanger Pr ogram, Heat Exchanger Inspection, Testing and Condition Assessment
Condition Reports
- 778805, Unexpected FME Discovered
Work Orders
- SNC408284 - B TRN CCP 3 Motor - Clean and Inspect
Section 1R08: Inservice Inspection Activities
Procedures
- LTR-SGMP-12-78, Evaluation of Foreign Objects in the Secondary Side of the Vogtle Unit 1
- Steam Generators - Fall 2012 1R17 Outage, 10/01/12
- MRS 2.4.2
- GPC-3, Steam Generator Eddy Current Data Analysis Techniques for Vogtle Units 1
and 2,
- Rev. 18
- MRS 2.4.2
- GPC-37, Steam Generator Eddy Current Data Analysis Techniques for Vogtle Units 1 & 2, Rev. 18
- MRS-TRC-2222, Southern Company Vogtle Unit 1 Use of Qualified Techniques 1R18 Refueling Outage, 03/2014
- NMP-AP-001-F02, Remote Examination and Removal of Foreign Objects for Steam Generator Secondary Side - Vogtle, Rev. 04
- NMP-ES-004-GL01, Steam Generator Program Strategic Plan, Rev. 12
- NMP-ES-019, Boric Acid Corrosion Control Program, Version 10.0
- NMP-ES-019-001, Boric Acid Corrosion Control Program Implementation, Version 9.0
- Attachment
- NMP-ES-019-004, Boric Acid Corrosion Control Program - Corrosion Assessment, Version 3.0
- NMP-ES-024-101, Reference System for Marking, Measuring, and Recording, Version 2.1
- NMP-ES-024-203, Visual Examination (VT-3, Version 5.0
- NMP-ES-024-301, Liquid Penetrant Examination Color Contrast and Fluorescent, Version 11.0
- NMP-ES-024-501, PDI Generic Procedure for the Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Pipe Welds (Appendix VIII), Version 5.0
- PDI-UT-2, Generic Procedure for the Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Pipe Welds, Revision F, dated March 8, 2013
Procedure
- 14864-1, Containment General Leak Inspection, Version 2.6
- SG-SGMP-12-16, Vogtle 1R17 Steam Generat or Condition Monitoring and Operational Assessment, Rev. 0
- SG-SGMP-13-26, Vogtle 1R18 Degradation Assessment, Rev. 0
- Corrective Actions
Condition Report (CR)
- 653117, Documentation Purposes only, Lack of Funding for ISI 1R18
- Outage
- CR 656061, Gap in standards found in maintenance welding shop
- CR 692556, Additional welding performed after final weld inspection
- CR 729534, Alternative to ASME Section XI requirements needed for the examination of reactor vessel head flange
- CR792165, Foreign object found in SG 4
- Technical Evaluation
- 575854, Check In Self-Assessment Plan and Report, 2013 Plant Vogtle lnservice Inspection Program Assessment Technical Evaluation
- 577428, Boric Acid Corrosion Control Program Self-Assessment
- Technical Evaluation
- 653875, Documentation Purposes only, Lack of Funding for ISI 1R18
- Outage (Associated with
- CR 653117)
- Technical Evaluation
- 694054, Additional welding performed after final weld inspection (Associated with
- CR 692556)
- Technical Evaluation
- CR 694887
- Technical Evaluation
- 697973, Check In Self-A
ssessment Plan and Report, ISI Assessment for
- NRC Routine Baseline Inspections in the 2014 Refueling Outages Technical Evaluation
- 732143, Alternative to ASME Section XI requirements needed for the examination of reactor vessel head flange (Associated with
- CR 729534)
- Technical Evaluation:
- 656575, Track corrective actions for
- NMP-FLS-017 Violations (Associated with
- CR 656061)
- Other Certificate of Calibration for IR Thermometer #30006634
- Certificate of Calibration for IR Thermometer #30006637
- Certificate of Certification for Spotcheck Developer, Type
- SKD-S2, Batch 11H07K
- Certificate of Certification for Spotcheck Penetrant, Type
- SKL-SP1, Batch 04A06K
- Certificate of Certification for Spotcheck Penetrant, Type
- SKL-SP, Batch 97K07K
- Certificate of Certification for Spotcheck
- SKC-S, Batch 13A01K
- Certificate of Compliance for Ultrasonic Reference Blocks by Applied Test Systems, Inc., ATS
- Order #G03-1246, dated August 13,2003
- Corrosion Assessment 1204-2013-006 (Associated with
- CR 643871)
- Attachment Corrosion Assessment 1208-2012-001 (Associated with
- CR 502004)
- Corrosion Assessment 1208-2012-002 (Associated with
- CRs 530116 and 555387)
- Krautkramer Ultrasonic Systems Transducer Certification, dated August 12, 2003
- NDE Personnel Certifications: D. Anderson, C. Lewis, A. Wrubleski, M. Grell, A. Morgan, T. Huhe, T. Jackson
- NMP-GM-003-F04, Self-Assessment Final Report, Rev. 01
- Pipe Support Drawing V1-1202-030-H003, Revision 4
- Report S14V1L003, Ultrasonic Instrument Linearity, dated March 17, 2014
Section 1R11: Licensed Operator Requalification Program
Procedures
- 14609-1 Rev. 21, SSPS Slave Relay K601 Train B Test Safety Injection
- 14615-1 Rev. 10, SSPS Slave Relay K608 Train B Test Safety Injection
- 14808B-1 Rev. 4, Train B Centrifugal Charging Pump and Check Valve IST and Response Time Test Other V-RQ-SE-14201 Rev. 1.0, Simulator Exercise Guide: Loss of Secondary Heat Sink
Section 1R12: Maintenance Rule Effectiveness
Condition Reports
and Action Items
- 351658 - Unplanned LCO: Intermediate Range NI 2N-36 failure
- 664671 - Unit 2 system 1208 taken to a(1) status
- 637701 - Unit 2 system 1602 taken to a(1) status during 04/26/13 MREP
Work Orders
- SNC331852 - Unplanned LCO: Intermediate Range NI 2N-36 failure
- Other Records
- TE 638797 - Unit 2 system 1602 taken to a(1) status during 04/26/13 MREP
Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations
Condition Reports
- 757018, EQPM 11201R5074 for 1PV0455A not performed within required frequency
- 757479, Void detected on line
- 1-1204-032-2
- 760774, Failure of EDG 2A Overspeed Trip Test
- 769409, Increase of active leak on casing flange connection of jacket water keep warm pump
- 774835, ATC Nuclear Part 21 Notification for Moore Industries 535 Single Loop Controllers
- Other Records
- TE 757162, IDO - Operability of 1PV0455A
- TE 757732, IDO - Void detected upstream of valve
- 1-1204-U4-143
- TE 769426, IDO - Increase of active leak on casing flange connection of jacket water keep warm pump Attachment
- TE 775504, IDO - Operability of 1TIC12124/5 and 2TIC12124/5
Procedures
- 50085-C Rev. 11, Gas Accumulation Monitoring and Trending
Section 1R18: Plant Modifications
Procedures
- NMP-AD-010 Rev. 8.0, 10
- CFR 50.59 Screening/Evaluation
- NMP-ES-054-001 Rev. 2.0, Temporary Modification Processing
Work Orders
- SNC451183 - Temp Mod to restore functionality of annunciator ALB07A01, "BA Tank 1 Hi/Lo Level" SNC517148 - U1 replacement of seal injector f ilter system with sub-micron filter system
- Other
- CR557426 - Request for a TM to clear ALB07A01, "BA Tank 1 Hi/Lo Level"
- TE558696 - Request for a TM to clear ALB07A01, "BA Tank 1 Hi/Lo Level"
Section 1R19: Post Maintenance Testing
Procedures
- 14804A-1 Rev. 4.1, Safety Injection Pump A Inservice and Response Time Test
- 14805B-2 Rev. 3.2, Train B Residual Heat Removal Pump IST and Response Time Test
- 14825-1 Rev. 98, Quarterly Inservice Valve Test
- 2402-C Rev. 29, Rosemount Transmitter Removal and Installation
- 24775-2 Rev.16, Accumulator Tank #1 Pressure 2P-961 Channel Calibration
- 25088-C Rev. 21.3, Hand Switch Replacement
- SP-ENG-2014-01 Rev. 1.0, Unit 1 Train A NSCW Pump 3 Functional Test
Work Orders
- SNC407844 - A Train NSCW pump 3 motor - Refurbish motor
- SNC418749 - A Train NSCW pump 3 - Rebuild
- SNC532915 - 21205P6002M01 (2B RHR Pump Motor) - Change oil in lower motor bearing
- SNC535924 - Accumulator tank 1 pressure channel failure
- SNC557853 - Unit 2A MDAFW pump tripped while taking to pull-to-lock
- SNC560682 - Unit 1 pressurizer backup heater A will not operate from control room
- Other Records
- CR 730819 RHRS Pump 2B motor, lower bearing oil sample has elevated particle counts
- CR783219, Unit 2 MDAFW pump tripped while taking to pull-to-lock
- TE731411, TE for maintenance rule evaluation for unexpected control room annunciator
- Unit 1 operator logs for 1/15/14
- Unit 1 operator logs for 2/18/14
- Unit 2 operator logs for 1/31/14
- Attachment
Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing
Procedures
- 14454A-1 Rev. 1.1, Motor Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump A Operability Test
- 14609-1 Rev. 21, SSPS Slave Relay K601 Train B Test Safety Injection
- 14615-1 Rev. 10, SSPS Slave Relay K608 Train B Test Safety Injection
- 14658-2 Rev. 8, SSPS Slave Relay K740 and K741 Train A Test Semi-Automatic Switchover to Containment Sump
- 14806C-1 Rev. 4, Containment Spray Pump and Check Valve Refueling Comprehensive Full Flow Inservice Test
- 14808B-1 Rev. 4, Train B Centrifugal Charging Pump and Check Valve IST and Response Time Test 14850-1 Rev. 54.1, Cold Shutdown Valve Inservice Test
- 24349-1 Rev. 9.0, Containment Penetration No. 49 Excess Letdown and Seal Water Leakoff Local Leak Rate Test
Work Orders
- SNC503654 - 14454 MDAFW Pump A Operability Test
Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
Procedures
- 00163-C, Rev. 14.6, NRC Performance Indicator and Monthly Operating Report Preparation and Submittal
Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems
Condition Reports
- 737334 - Unit 2 safety injection accumulator tank #1 pressure channel failed high
- Other Records
- Unit 2 operator logs for 3/6/14
Section 4OA3: Event Follow-up
- Procedures/Calculations/Engineering Documents
- 14850-1 Rev. 54.1, Cold Shutdown Valve Inservice Test
- SNC534699 - Both 1AD1CA and 1AD1CB out of service at same time