ML17033B573

North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2 - Redacted Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Chapter 13

ML17033B573
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Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	09/29/2016
From:	V Sreenivas Plant Licensing Branch II
To:	Heacock D A Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO)
Sreenivas V, NRR/DORL/LPL2-1, 415-2597
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North Anna Power Station Updated Final Safety Analysis ReportChapter 13 Intentionally Blank Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13-i13.1ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OFVIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1.1Nuclear Participation by VEPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1.2Operational Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-213.2TRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.1General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.2Program Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.2.1Types of Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.2.2Training Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-213.2.2.3Qualification of Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-213.3EMERGENCY PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3-113.3References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3-113.4REVIEW AND AUDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.4-113.5PLANT PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5-113.5References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5-213.6PLANT RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.6-113.7INDUSTRIAL SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.7-1Chapter 13: Conduct of OperationsTable of ContentsSectionTitlePage Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13-iiIntentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.1-1CHAPTER 13CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS13.1ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OFVIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY13.1.1Organization13.1.1.1Nuclear Participation by VEPCOVEPCO has participated in nuclear power activities since the passage of the Atomic EnergyAct of 1954. In 1954, VEPCO participated in a series of studies with Stone & WebsterEngineering Corporation. In 1955, VEPCO commenced further studies with Carolina Power &Light Company, Duke Power Company, and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. In 1956,these four companies formed Carolinas Virginia Nuclear Power Associates, Inc. (CVNPA), anonprofit, membership organization. Subsequently, under the third-round invitation of the Reactor Demonstration Program, CVNPA built and operated the Carolinas-Virginia Tube Reactor(CVTR), a 65-MWt heavy-water moderated and cooled pressure tube reactor located at Parr,South Carolina. The CVTR achieved criticality for the first time in March1963. From the earlysummer of 1964 to 1967, the CVTR produced electric power on a reliable basis. CVNPA, andWestinghouse Electric Corporation as its subcontractor, carried out an extensive research anddevelopment program for the NRC both before and after construction of the CVTR. The plant wasdecommissioned in 1967 after fulfilling the objectives of the program.VEPCO was a significant participant in the work of CVNPA from its incorporation.Employees of VEPCO served on the CVNPA Board of Directors and on several of themanagement committees, including the Steering Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee,and the Manpower Committee. Four VEPCO employees were associated with CVNPA on aresident basis and had an integrated total of 22man-years of project experience in responsiblepositions relating to design, engineering, construction, operating, maintenance, health physics,and chemistry. Individual periods of resident service with CVTR ranged from 2 to 9years. Inaddition, two employees of CVNPA joined the VEPCO organization in 1967. These two men hada total of over 7man-years of experience in the CVNPA organization in positions relating to theoperation of the CVTR reactor station. VEPCO also participated in the study of the practicality ofconverting the Savannah River "R" reactor with a member on the study team.VEPCO became affiliated along with many other utilities with the Atomics InternationalDivision of North American Rockwell Corporation in a joint effort to promote research anddevelopment of the first demonstration liquid-metal fast-breeder facility. In addition, VEPCOparticipated in a study with Gulf General Atomics to develop the gas-cooled fast-reactor concept.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.1-213.1.1.2Operational PhaseThe execution of the NorthAnna Power Station project was solely the responsibility ofVEPCO. In this connection, VEPCO (hereafter referred to as Virginia Power) engaged Stone &Webster as its agent for engineering and construction and contracted with Westinghouse ElectricCorporation for furnishing the nuclear steam supply systems, the nuclear fuel, and the turbinegenerators.In addition to these, Virginia Power retained the following consultants:Site geology, hydrology, and seismologyDames & Moore, Inc.Ecological evaluationVirginia Commonwealth Universityand Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState UniversitySite meteorology, climatology, andNUS Corporationgeneral nuclear consultation13.1.1.2.1Virginia Power Organization and ResponsibilityThe Site Vice President and his organization have full responsibility for maintaining thestation as a functional part of the Virginia Power generation system and for operating the stationin a reliable, competent manner consistent with the safety of the public, station personnel, andequipment. The station shall be operated in accordance with the license granted by the UnitedStates Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Technical Specifications, and the UpdatedFinal Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), and the Operational Quality Assurance Program.On November18,1983, the NRC approved Amendment Nos.49 and33 to theNorthAnna1 and2 Facility Operating Licenses. These amendments reflected the partial sale ofNorthAnna1 and2 to the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC). The amount of the partialownership is 11.6% for ODEC. ODEC will be a partial owner, but the responsibility for poweroperations, maintenance, and maintaining the units in a safe shutdown condition is VirginiaElectric and Power Company's.The nuclear organization and key individuals' responsibilities are described in Chapter17(the Operational Quality Assurance Program). Additionally, station personnel will meet the qualification requirements as specified in the Station Technical Specifications and the OperationalQuality Assurance Program.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.2-113.2TRAINING PROGRAM13.2.1GeneralPersonnel to staff the NorthAnna Power Station have been selected to ensure that eachindividual possesses the educational training and experience necessary to satisfactorily performhis assigned function. To augment the formal education, training and experience of stationpersonnel, training programs have been instituted to familiarize employees specifically with theNorthAnna plant. The training programs are administered by the corporate Nuclear TrainingDepartment, and actual training is performed mainly by site employees, and some by contractpersonnel from vendor companies.The principal objectives of the training programs are to ensure initial and continuingqualification of station personnel through effective training, to accommodate future growth, tocomply with applicable regulations and to use the training information contained in relevantguidance documents, including:1.Administrative Procedures2.Title10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Parts50 and55.3.ANS3.1 (Draft12/79), Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants.4.NorthAnna Power Station Safety Analysis Report documents, including the Updated FinalSafety Analysis Report (UFSAR), Facility Operating License (FOL), TechnicalSpecifications, Environmental Protection Plan, and Operational Quality Assurance ProgramTopical Report.5.OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements as specified in Titles18, 29, 40, and49of the Code of Federal Regulations.6.Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) guidelines and good practices.7.NRC inspections and INPO evaluations.13.2.2Program Description13.2.2.1Types of TrainingStation personnel may be qualified through a combination of formal job training, on-the-jobtraining, and special training. The types of training include:

1.Occupational training, which includes all training efforts intended to develop job knowledge,skills, and employee development required for competent performance of assigned duties.This includes nuclear employee training, technical training, and employee developmenttraining.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.2-22.Basic training, which is designed to provide an understanding of fundamentals, basicprinciples, and procedures involved in the work to which the employee is assigned.3.Advanced training, which addresses topics typically taught to journeymen or supervisors.4.Special training, which is site or equipment specific.5.Periodic continuing training (requalification) designed to maintain the levels of occupationalknowledge, skills, and employee development required to perform job duties. The continuingtraining program reinforces previous training and knowledge, and introduces new informationas appropriate.6.Backfit training, which is designed to remedy deficiencies in an employee's background.13.2.2.2Training MethodsTraining is conducted using one or more of the following methods:1.Formal job training, which is typically classroom training techniques directed at specific jobskills and knowledge.2.On-the-job training, conducted under the direction of appropriately experienced personnel.3.Self-study training, where job skills and knowledge may be obtained on an individual basis.4.Classroom training, which is formal training using a variety of instructional techniques andmedia and requires the trainees to demonstrate their comprehension of the material throughdiscussions, tests, and/or skills performance.5.Simulator training, which utilizes a plant-referenced simulator for reinforcement of classroomtraining and exercise of procedures.6.Laboratory training, which provides actual hands-on experience in simulated job situations.The laboratory experiences are designed to provide structured and supervised methods ofpracticing the concepts, principles, and information taught in the classroom. Laboratorytraining is similar to on-the-job training.7.Task training, which is designed to assist the trainee in becoming proficient in learning thebasic to advanced job tasks.8.In-house training, which is training conducted by an employee of Virginia Power.9.Vendor training, which is training conducted by someone external to Virginia Power.13.2.2.3Qualification of PersonnelThe cognizant director or manager is accountable for timely and effective qualification ofassigned personnel. He is assisted by the Nuclear Training Department and by the ManagerNuclear Training.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.2-3The Nuclear Training Department administers standardized programs to meet stationrequirements, performs training needs assessments, develops methods and materials in support ofprograms, evaluates and arranges for vendor training programs for offsite or onsite presentations,and evaluates the overall effectiveness of the programs.The station, through the Manager Nuclear Training,1.Identifies training requirements, schedules, and types of training needed.2.Schedules training consistent with station and regulatory requirements.3.Conducts specific training segments on the site.4.Maintains records of employee qualification, training, and experience.5.Ensures the training and qualification of station personnel.6.Makes applications for and maintains licenses and proper certifications required for stationpersonnel.The Nuclear Training Department, through the Manager Nuclear Training, administersoperations staff and Shift Technical Advisor training programs which were originally accreditedby the National Academy for Nuclear Training on October24,1985.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.2-4Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.3-113.3EMERGENCY PLANNINGVirginia Power has formulated a comprehensive Corporate Emergency Response Plan(CERP) and a site specific Station Emergency Plan (SEP) for coping with credible emergencysituations at the NorthAnna Power Station. The plan and changes thereto are contained inseparately bound documents to facilitate future updating independent of the UFSAR.The Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (EPIP) address the design, operation, andstaffing of the Local Emergency Operations Facility (LEOF), the Central Emergency OperationsFacility (CEOF), Technical Support Center (TSC), and the Operations Support Center (OSC)using guidance contained in NUREG-0654 (Reference1), NUREG-0696 (Reference2),NUREG-0737 (Reference3), SECY-82-111 (Reference4), and NEI99-01 (Reference5). TheStation Emergency Plan is consistent with the NRC Standard Review Plan, Section13.3,Emergency Planning, dated November1974, and Regulatory Guide1.101, Emergency Planningfor Nuclear Power Plants, dated November1975. The SEP and supporting arrangements forassistance from pertinent Federal, State, and local agencies fully meet the requirements ofAppendixE to 10CFR50. The SEP also outlines the emergency preparedness training program,including classroom instruction, practical exercises, and demonstrations.13.3REFERENCES1.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0654, Criteria for Preparation andEvaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support ofNuclear Power Plants, November1980.2.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0696, Functional Criteria for EmergencyResponse Facilities, February1981.3.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0737, Clarification of TMI Action PlanRequirements, October31,1980.4.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, SECY-82-111, Requirements for Emergency ResponseCapability, March11,1982.5.NEI99-01, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels, dated January2003.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.3-2Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.4-113.4REVIEW AND AUDITSpecific review and audit requirements are assigned to various committees in addition tothe review and audit requirements assigned to the Virginia Power Quality Assurance staff by thequality assurance program for station operation (see Chapter17). The committees charged withspecific review and audit functions are delineated in Dominion's Nuclear Facility QualityAssurance Program Description (QAPD).The Facility Safety Review Committee is charged with first-level review of stationoperations. The membership of the committee, committee responsibilities and authority, andquorum and meeting requirements are delineated in the QAPD. The members of this committeewho are station supervisory personnel meet or exceed the qualification requirements of theQAPD.Independent review of the safety of nuclear unit operation is performed for the ManagementSafety Review Committee by its Safety and Compliance Subcommittee. The organization andresponsibilities of the Management Safety Review Committee are described in the QAPD.Maintenance and modifications of safety-related equipment are controlled and documentedin accordance with the requirements of a formal quality control program for station operation andother administrative controls formulated by written procedures. Audits of quality controlprograms are periodically conducted as delineated in the operational quality assurance program.The quality assurance and quality control programs pertinent to station operation are discussed inthe QAPD.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.4-2Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.5-113.5PLANT PROCEDURESDetailed procedures for the following station operations have been prepared asrecommended by Regulatory Guide1.33 and associated attachments:*Administrative Procedures*General Plant Operations*System Operations

• Abnormal and Alarm Conditions*Emergency Operations*Radioactivity Control

• Measuring and Test Equipment Control*Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance*Chemical and Radiochemical Control Other types of procedures not covered by this list may also be required during plantoperation. However, procedures are subject to various controls to ensure that personnel areprovided with accurate, usable guidance and information. These controls are discussed in theoperational quality assurance program (Chapter17).The Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring for TechnicalSpecification5.4.1.c shall use the guidance of References3 and4.A continuing process of review, training, and practice drills, as detailed in the TechnicalSpecifications and operational quality assurance program, maintain the functional effectiveness ofthe procedures. In addition, procedures are in place for the feedback of industry operatingexperience to the plant operations staff. Part of the feedback function is accomplished through theuse of the INPO SEE-IN Program (Reference1), which was endorsed by the NRC staff in GenericLetter82-04 (Reference2).

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.5-213.5REFERENCES1.Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, SEE-IN, Significant Event Evaluation and InformationNetwork, on going information exchange program.2.U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Generic Letter82-04, Use of INPO SEE-IN Program,March9,1982.3.Regulatory Guide1.21, Revision1, June1974.4.Regulatory Guide4.1, Revision1, April1975.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.6-113.6PLANT RECORDSRecords documenting the nuclear operation and maintenance of and modifications to thestation shall be stored at a location approved by Virginia Power and in accordance withrequirements in the operational quality assurance program (Chapter17) governing the storage ofQuality Assurance Records. Operating records will be maintained as delineated in regulatoryrequirements and the operational quality assurance program commitments.

Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.6-2Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016NAPS UFSAR13.7-113.7INDUSTRIAL SECURITYPhysical protection of NorthAnna Power Station Units1 and2 is based on controllingaccess to the facility, selecting station operating personnel, monitoring station equipment,designing and arranging station features, and obtaining assistance from local law enforcementauthorities. Design of the Security Plan is consistent with 10CFR73 sections55, 56, and57 andAppendicesB andC. Implementation of security procedures shall be in accordance with theapproved Station Security Plan. Protection of Safeguards Information is provided as described in10CFR73.21.

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