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{{#Wiki_filter:January 30, | {{#Wiki_filter:January 30, 2007 | ||
Tennessee Valley Authority | |||
ATTN: Mr. Karl W. Singer | |||
Chief Nuclear Officer and | |||
Executive Vice President | |||
6A Lookout Place | |||
1101 Market Street | 1101 Market Street | ||
Chattanooga, TN | Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 | ||
On December 31, 2006, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) | SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT | ||
05000327/2006005, 05000328/2006005 AND 07200034/2006002 | |||
Dear Mr. Singer: | |||
On December 31, 2006, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed | |||
an inspection at your Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed integrated | |||
inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on January 3, 2007, | inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on January 3, 2007, | ||
with Mr. R. Duet and other members of your staff.The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety | with Mr. R. Duet and other members of your staff. | ||
licenses. | The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety and | ||
interviewed personnel.The report documents one NRC-identified finding of very low safety significance. | compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your | ||
violation which was determined to be of very low safety significance is listed in this report. | licenses. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and | ||
interviewed personnel. | |||
The report documents one NRC-identified finding of very low safety significance. This finding | |||
was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. Additionally, a licensee-identified | |||
violation which was determined to be of very low safety significance is listed in this report. | |||
However, because of their very low safety significance and because they are entered into your | However, because of their very low safety significance and because they are entered into your | ||
corrective action program, the NRC is treating these findings as non-cited violations (NCVs) | corrective action program, the NRC is treating these findings as non-cited violations (NCVs) | ||
consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. | consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest any NCV in this | ||
report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with | report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with | ||
the basis for your denial, to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: | the basis for your denial, to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.: | ||
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Administrator Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory | Administrator Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory | ||
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Sequoyah | Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Sequoyah | ||
Nuclear Plant.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, | Nuclear Plant. | ||
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publically Available Records (PARS) component of | In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its | ||
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the | |||
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publically Available Records (PARS) component of | |||
Division of Reactor | |||
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NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at | |||
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). | |||
Sincerely, | |||
/RA/ | |||
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief | |||
Reactor Projects Branch 6 | |||
Division of Reactor Projects | |||
Docket Nos.: 50-327, 50-328, 72-034 | |||
License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79 | |||
Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000327/2006005 and 05000328/2006005 and | |||
07200034/2006002 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information | |||
cc: w/encl: (See page 3) | |||
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Ashok S. Bhatnagar Beth A. Wetzel, Manager | |||
Senior Vice President Corporate Nuclear Licensing and | |||
Nuclear Operations Industry Affairs | |||
Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority | |||
Electronic Mail Distribution 4X Blue Ridge | |||
1101 Market Street | |||
Preston D. Swafford Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 | |||
Senior Vice President | Senior Vice President | ||
Nuclear | Nuclear Support Robert H. Bryan, Jr., General Manager | ||
Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority Licensing and Industry Affairs | ||
Electronic Mail | Electronic Mail Distribution Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | ||
Nuclear | Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
Tennessee Valley Authority | Larry S. Bryant, Vice President 4X Blue Ridge | ||
Nuclear Engineering & 1101 Market Street | |||
Technical Services | Technical Services Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 | ||
Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
Electronic Mail | Electronic Mail Distribution David A. Kulisek, Plant Manager | ||
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | |||
Randy Douet Tennessee Valley Authority | |||
Site Vice President Electronic Mail Distribution | |||
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | ||
Electronic Mail | Electronic Mail Distribution Lawrence E. Nanney, Director | ||
Electronic Mail | TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation | ||
General Counsel Division of Radiological Health | |||
Tennessee Valley Authority Electronic Mail Distribution | |||
Electronic Mail Distribution | |||
County Mayor | |||
John C. Fornicola, General Manager Hamilton County Courthouse | |||
Nuclear Assurance Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 | |||
Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
Electronic Mail | Electronic Mail Distribution Ann Harris | ||
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | 341 Swing Loop | ||
Glenn W. Morris, Manager Rockwood, TN 37854 | |||
Licensing and Industry Affairs | |||
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant James H. Bassham, Director | |||
Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Emergency Management | |||
Electronic Mail Distribution Agency | |||
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Letter to Karl W. Singer from Malcolm T. Widmann dated January 30, 2007 | |||
SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT | |||
05000327/2006005, 05000328/2006005 AND 07200034/2006002 | |||
Tennessee | Distribution w/encl: | ||
Electronic Mail | Bob Pascarelli, NRR | ||
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TABLE OF | |||
REACTOR SAFETY......................................................... | TABLE OF CONTENTS | ||
List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed....................................A- | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 | ||
List of Acronyms.........................................................A-14 | REPORT DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 | ||
REACTOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 | |||
Report No:05000327/2006005 and 05000328/2006005 | 1R01 Adverse Weather Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | ||
Facility:Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | 1R02 Evaluations of Changes, Tests or Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | ||
Location:Sequoyah Access | 1R04 Equipment Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | ||
Inspectors:J. Baptist, Acting Senior Resident | 1R05 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | ||
F. Ehrhardt, Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.2) | 1R07 Heat Sink Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 | ||
L. Lake, Reactor Inspector (Section 1R08) | 1R08 Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 | ||
G. Laska, Senior Operations Examiner (Section 1R11.3) | 1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 | ||
D. Mas-Penaranda, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17) | 1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 | ||
E. Michel, Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3) | 1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 | ||
B. | 1R15 Operability Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 | ||
R. Moore, Senior Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3) | 1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 | ||
S. Rose, Senior Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.3) | 1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 | ||
C. Smith Senior Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17) | 1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 | ||
M. Speck, Resident Inspector | 1R22 Surveillance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 | ||
C. Stancil, Resident Inspector (Section 1EP6)Approved by:M. Widmann, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 | 1EP6 Drill Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 | ||
Division of Reactor Projects | RADIATION SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 | ||
2OS1 Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 | |||
Program.The report covered a three-month period of inspection by resident inspectors | OTHER ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 | ||
another site. | 4OA2 Identification & Resolution of Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 | ||
was identified. | 4OA5 Other Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 | ||
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, "Significance | 4OA6 Management Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 | ||
Determination Process" (SDP). | 4OA7 Licensee Identified Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 | ||
Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. | ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION | ||
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is | Key Points of Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 | ||
described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.A.NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing | List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 | ||
Green. | List of Documents Reviewed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 | ||
operators were current and valid prior to their resumption of license duties. | List of Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14 | ||
aspects of the requalification program that were not valid included plant tours that were | |||
not completed with another licensed operator and not completing all shift functions in | U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | ||
positions to which the individuals will be assigned. | REGION II | ||
the corrective action program as PER No.112004. | Docket Nos: 50-327, 50-328, 72-034 | ||
ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to respond to initiating | License Nos: DPR-77, DPR-79 | ||
events to prevent undesirable consequences that could pose a potential risk to | Report No: 05000327/2006005 and 05000328/2006005 and | ||
operations. | 07200034/2006002 | ||
Performance Significance Determination Process. | Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | ||
determined to be Green because it was related to the program for maintaining active | Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant | ||
licenses and more than 20% of the records reviewed had deficiencies. (Section 1R11.3).B. | Location: Sequoyah Access Road | ||
been entered into the | Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 | ||
action are listed in Section 4OA7. | Dates: October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006 | ||
Inspectors: J. Baptist, Acting Senior Resident Inspector | |||
J. Diaz-Velez, Health Physicist (Section 2OS1) | |||
RTP on December 29, 2006, where it remained for the duration of the reporting period.1.REACTOR | F. Ehrhardt, Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.2) | ||
water storage tanks (RWSTs) from extreme cold and freezing conditions. | L. Lake, Reactor Inspector (Section 1R08) | ||
inspectors reviewed the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), and Technical | G. Laska, Senior Operations Examiner (Section 1R11.3) | ||
Specifications (TS), reviewed and observed implementation of licensee freeze protection | D. Mas-Penaranda, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17) | ||
procedures, and walked down portions of the systems to assess the status of system | E. Michel, Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3) | ||
deficiencies and the system readiness for extreme cold weather. | B. Miller, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R08, 4OA5.2) | ||
corrective action program keyword searches to verify deficiencies were being identified | R. Moore, Senior Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3) | ||
at an appropriate level and that actions were taken to correct problems. | S. Rose, Senior Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.3) | ||
reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. b. | C. Smith Senior Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17) | ||
M. Speck, Resident Inspector | |||
the licensee had appropriately considered the conditions under which changes to the | C. Stancil, Resident Inspector (Section 1EP6) | ||
facility, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), or procedures may be made, | Approved by: M. Widmann, Chief | ||
and tests conducted, without prior NRC approval. | Reactor Projects Branch 6 | ||
evaluations completed for changes made by the licensee without prior NRC approval. | Division of Reactor Projects | ||
The inspectors also reviewed documents prepared in connection with the changes. | Enclosure | ||
Documents reviewed included supporting analyses, the UFSAR, and drawings to verify | |||
that the licensee had correctly concluded that the changes could be made without | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | ||
obtaining a license amendment. | IR 05000327/2006005, IR 05000328/2006005; IR 07200034/2006002; 10/01/2006 - | ||
Attachment to this report. | 12/31/2006; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2; Licensed Operator Requalification | ||
Program. | |||
that the | The report covered a three-month period of inspection by resident inspectors and | ||
changes were made in compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. | announced inspections by 10 regional inspectors and one resident inspector from | ||
another site. One NRC-identified Green finding, which was also a non-cited violation, | |||
the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the | was identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, | ||
identified plant problem. | White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, "Significance | ||
components when safety equipment was inoperable. | Determination Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be | ||
identify any discrepancies that could impact the function of the system, and, therefore, | Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's | ||
potentially increase risk. | program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is | ||
walked down control system components and verified that selected breakers, valves, | described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000. | ||
and support equipment were in the correct position to support system operation. | A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings | ||
inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment | Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems | ||
alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of | Green. The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 55.53, | ||
mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program. | Conditions of Licenses for failure to certify the qualifications and status of licensed | ||
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.*Residual Heat Removal (RHR) Train 2B during maintenance on Train 2A*Emergency Diesels 1A, 1B, and 2A during diesel 2B Outage | operators were current and valid prior to their resumption of license duties. Specific | ||
*Unit 2 Spent Fuel Pool Cooling during full core offload | aspects of the requalification program that were not valid included plant tours that were | ||
condition and operational status of fire protection features. | not completed with another licensed operator and not completing all shift functions in | ||
combustibles and ignition sources were controlled in accordance with the | positions to which the individuals will be assigned. The licensee entered the finding into | ||
administrative procedures, fire detection and suppression equipment was available for | the corrective action program as PER No.112004. | ||
use; that passive fire barriers were maintained in good material condition; and that | The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the human performance | ||
compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded, or inoperable fire protection | attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone that affects the cornerstone objective of | ||
ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to respond to initiating | |||
*Control Building Elevation 685 (Auxiliary Instrument Rooms) | events to prevent undesirable consequences that could pose a potential risk to | ||
*Auxiliary Building Elevation 690 (Corridor) | operations. The finding was evaluated using the Operator Requalification Human | ||
*Emergency Diesel Generator Building | Performance Significance Determination Process. Under this SDP, record deficiencies | ||
*Control Building Elevation 732 (Mechanical Equipment Room and Relay Room) | can be either minor or of very low safety significance (Green). This finding was | ||
*Auxiliary Building Elevation 714 (Corridor) | determined to be Green because it was related to the program for maintaining active | ||
*Unit 2 Residual Heat Removal/Containment Spray Heat Exchanger | licenses and more than 20% of the records reviewed had deficiencies. (Section 1R11.3). | ||
report for an unannounced drill on October 3, 2006, to evaluate the readiness of the fire | B. Licensee-Identified Violations | ||
brigade to fight fires and to assess the drill against the requirements of the Sequoyah | A violation of very low safety significance, which was identified by the licensee, was | ||
Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Report, Revision 17. | reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have | ||
the 480-volt Reactor Motor Operated Valve Board 1B1-B and the Motor-driven Auxiliary | been entered into the licensees corrective action program. This violation and corrective | ||
Feedwater Pump 2A-A. | action are listed in Section 4OA7. | ||
alarm report from the Unit 1 RWST. | Enclosure | ||
aspects of the drills: use of protective clothing, use of breathing apparatus, proper use | |||
of fire hoses, control of the drill scenario, and recurrence of identified deficiencies. | REPORT DETAILS | ||
maintenance and testing personnel and the system engineer, reviewed corrective action | Summary of Plant Status: | ||
program documents, previous heat exchanger flow rate data, and inspected the heat | Unit 1 operated at or near 100% rated thermal power (RTP) for the duration of the | ||
exchanger internals for cleanliness. | reporting period. | ||
operation looking for evidence of leaks following system restoration. | Unit 2 operated at or near 100% RTP until November 27, 2006 when it shut down for a | ||
reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | refueling outage. Unit 2 achieved criticality on December 24, 2006, and reached 100% | ||
RTP on December 29, 2006, where it remained for the duration of the reporting period. | |||
coolant system (RCS) boundary and other risk significant piping system boundaries for | 1. REACTOR SAFETY | ||
Unit 2. | Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity | ||
Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section XI, Section III, and Risk Informed ISI required | 1R01 Adverse Weather Protection | ||
examinations, in order of risk priority, as identified in Section 71111.08-03 of inspection | a. Inspection Scope | ||
procedure 71111.08, | The inspectors reviewed design features and licensee preparations for protecting the | ||
available for review during the onsite inspection period.The inspectors conducted an on-site review of nondestructive examination (NDE)activities to evaluate compliance with TSs and the applicable editions of ASME Section | essential raw cooling water (ERCW) intake structure and both Unit 1 and 2 refueling | ||
V and Section XI to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately | water storage tanks (RWSTs) from extreme cold and freezing conditions. The | ||
evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section XI | inspectors reviewed the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), and Technical | ||
acceptance standards. | Specifications (TS), reviewed and observed implementation of licensee freeze protection | ||
Manual Ultrasonic Examination: | procedures, and walked down portions of the systems to assess the status of system | ||
*13SIF-142 | deficiencies and the system readiness for extreme cold weather. Inspectors performed | ||
Visual (VT3) examination of the following Hangers: | corrective action program keyword searches to verify deficiencies were being identified | ||
*2-CVCH-004*2-CVCH-007 | at an appropriate level and that actions were taken to correct problems. Documents | ||
*2-CVCH-010 | reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
*2-CVCH- | b. Findings | ||
activities were reviewed and compared to requirements stated in ASME Section V and | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
Section XI.The inspectors observed in-process welding activities for the following ASME | 1R02 Evaluations of Changes, Tests or Experiments | ||
procedure qualification, welder qualification, and filler metal certification. The inspectors observed a sample of in-process weld-overlay activities for the | a. Inspection Scope | ||
The inspectors reviewed selected samples of 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations to verify that | |||
Carbon Steel Reactor Pressure Boundary | the licensee had appropriately considered the conditions under which changes to the | ||
Vessel Head Degradation and Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Integrity. | facility, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), or procedures may be made, | ||
operations to evaluate compliance with licensee BACC program requirements. | and tests conducted, without prior NRC approval. The inspectors reviewed ten | ||
particular, the inspectors assessed whether the visual examinations focused on | evaluations completed for changes made by the licensee without prior NRC approval. | ||
locations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety significant components | The inspectors also reviewed documents prepared in connection with the changes. | ||
and that degraded or non-conforming conditions were properly identified in the | Documents reviewed included supporting analyses, the UFSAR, and drawings to verify | ||
that the licensee had correctly concluded that the changes could be made without | |||
licensee corrective actions implemented for evidence of boric acid leakage to confirm | obtaining a license amendment. The ten evaluations reviewed are listed in the | ||
that they were consistent with requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code and 10 | Attachment to this report. | ||
CFR 50 Appendix B Criterion XVI. | Enclosure | ||
applicable industry operating experience and technical guidance documents, and ASME | |||
Code Section XI requirements.The inspectors reviewed licensee SG inspection activities to ensure that | 4 | ||
applicable industry standards. | Additionally, the inspectors reviewed samples of changes for which the licensee had | ||
determined that evaluations were not required. The reviews were performed to verify | |||
assessment, and also the condition monitoring results as they became available. | that the licensees conclusions to screen out these changes were correct, and the | ||
inspectors reviewed documentation to ensure that the ECT probes and equipment | changes were made in compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. The sixteen | ||
configurations used were qualified to detect the expected types of SG tube degradation. | screened out changes reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
The inspectors ensured that all tubes evaluated in condition monitoring were | The inspectors also reviewed selected problem evaluation reports (PERs) to verify that | ||
appropriately screened for in-situ testing. | plant problems were evaluated for root/apparent causes; extent of condition; and that | ||
addition, the inspectors ensured that the licensee had appropriately implemented the | the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the | ||
NRC-approved Alternate Repair Criteria (ARC) applicable to tubes that experienced | identified plant problem. | ||
outer diameter stress corrosion cracking (ODSCC) at tube support plates.The inspectors monitored the | b. Findings | ||
part of an industry commitment, the licensee was required to remove a tube from | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
service for destructive testing. | 1R04 Equipment Alignment | ||
was no damage to other tubes or other parts of the SG. b. | a. Inspection Scope | ||
reviewed corrective action documents to confirm that the licensee had appropriately | Partial System Walkdowns. The inspectors performed a partial walkdown of the | ||
described the scope of the problems. | following three systems to verify the operability of redundant or diverse trains and | ||
confirmation that the licensee had an appropriate threshold for identifying issues and | components when safety equipment was inoperable. The inspectors attempted to | ||
had implemented effective corrective actions. | identify any discrepancies that could impact the function of the system, and, therefore, | ||
for identifying issues through interviews with licensee staff and review of licensee | potentially increase risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures, | ||
actions to incorporate lessons learned from industry issues related to the ISI program. | walked down control system components and verified that selected breakers, valves, | ||
The inspectors performed these reviews to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, | and support equipment were in the correct position to support system operation. The | ||
inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment | |||
loss of condenser vacuum and automatic turbine trip. | alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of | ||
trip and resulted in an anticipated transient without scram (ATWS). | mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program. | ||
compounded by the inability to trip the reactor from the Main Control Room, auxiliary | Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
feedwater control valves failed to operate automatically for Steam Generators Number 1 | * Residual Heat Removal (RHR) Train 2B during maintenance on Train 2A | ||
and 2, and the Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump (TDAFP) was unable to supply | * Emergency Diesels 1A, 1B, and 2A during diesel 2B Outage | ||
feedwater, all of which required operator action. | * Unit 2 Spent Fuel Pool Cooling during full core offload | ||
stabilized, a pressurizer power operated relief valve (PORV) failed open and required | b. Findings | ||
operators to shut its blocking valve. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
implementation of procedures, including the alarm response procedures and emergency | 1R05 Fire Protection | ||
plan event classification; timely control board operation and manipulation, including | a. Inspection Scope | ||
ability to identify and implement appropriate TS actions; independent event classification | The inspectors conducted a tour of the eight areas listed below to assess the material | ||
by the Shift Technical Advisor; and group dynamics involved in crew performance. | condition and operational status of fire protection features. The inspectors verified that | ||
inspectors also observed the examining | combustibles and ignition sources were controlled in accordance with the licensees | ||
and compared them to inspector observations. | administrative procedures, fire detection and suppression equipment was available for | ||
Attachment to this report. b. | use; that passive fire barriers were maintained in good material condition; and that | ||
of the overall pass/fail results of the written examinations, individual operating tests, and | compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded, or inoperable fire protection | ||
the crew simulator operating tests. | Enclosure | ||
established in Manual Chapter 609 Appendix I, Operator Requalification Human | |||
Performance Significance Determination Process. b. | 5 | ||
equipment were implemented in accordance with the licensees fire plan. Documents | |||
interviewed licensee personnel, and observed the administration of operating tests and | reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
written examinations associated with the | * Control Building Elevation 669 (Mechanical Equipment Room, 250-VDC Battery | ||
Each of the activities performed by the inspectors was done to assess the effectiveness | and Battery Board Rooms) | ||
of the licensee in implementing requalification requirements identified in 10 CFR 55, | * Control Building Elevation 706 (Cable Spreading Room) | ||
* Control Building Elevation 685 (Auxiliary Instrument Rooms) | |||
effectively implemented operator requalification guidelines established in NUREG 1021, | * Auxiliary Building Elevation 690 (Corridor) | ||
* Emergency Diesel Generator Building | |||
Procedure 71111.11, | * Control Building Elevation 732 (Mechanical Equipment Room and Relay Room) | ||
evaluated the | * Auxiliary Building Elevation 714 (Corridor) | ||
examinations using ANSI/ANS-3.5-1985, | * Unit 2 Residual Heat Removal/Containment Spray Heat Exchanger Rooms | ||
Power Plant Simulators for use in Operator Training and Examination. | The inspectors observed the performance of the site fire brigade during unannounced | ||
observed two crews during the performance of the operating tests. | drills on March 29, 2006, and September 30, 23006, and reviewed the drill critique | ||
reviewed included written examinations, job performance measures, simulator | report for an unannounced drill on October 3, 2006, to evaluate the readiness of the fire | ||
scenarios, licensee procedures, on-shift records, licensed operator qualification records, | brigade to fight fires and to assess the drill against the requirements of the Sequoyah | ||
watchstanding and medical records, simulator modification request records and | Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Report, Revision 17. The observed drills simulated fires at | ||
performance test records, the feedback process, and remediation plans. | the 480-volt Reactor Motor Operated Valve Board 1B1-B and the Motor-driven Auxiliary | ||
reviewed during the inspection are listed in the Attachment to this report. | Feedwater Pump 2A-A. The reviewed drill critique was for fire brigade response to a fire | ||
duties. The applicable requirements of 10 CFR 55.53, | alarm report from the Unit 1 RWST. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following | ||
license reactivation were not met. | aspects of the drills: use of protective clothing, use of breathing apparatus, proper use | ||
were not valid included plant tours that were not completed with another licensed | of fire hoses, control of the drill scenario, and recurrence of identified deficiencies. | ||
operator and not completing all shift functions in the position to which the individual will | b. Findings | ||
be assigned. Description: The inspectors identified problems with several aspects of the | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
September 30, 2006. | 1R07 Heat Sink Performance | ||
individuals who had licenses reactivated during this time period. The inspectors identified that complete tours of the plant were not being conducted | a. Inspection Scope | ||
55.53 requirements. | The inspectors observed performance and reviewed the results of the following activity | ||
required plant tours without being accompanied by another licensed individual. | to verify the heat exchangers readiness and availability. Inspectors interviewed | ||
inspectors also identified that some individuals reactivating their licenses had | maintenance and testing personnel and the system engineer, reviewed corrective action | ||
documented standing watch in non-TS positions, i.e., those positions that TSs do not | program documents, previous heat exchanger flow rate data, and inspected the heat | ||
require a licensed operator to fill. | exchanger internals for cleanliness. Inspectors also walked down the system while in | ||
representative of the facility certify that individuals reactivating their license must | operation looking for evidence of leaks following system restoration. Documents | ||
complete a minimum of 40 hours of shift functions in the position to which the individual | reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
* WO 06-777564-000, Open 2B Containment Spray Heat Exchanger for Eddy | |||
Current Inspection | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
Enclosure | |||
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1R08 Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities (71111.08) | |||
.1 Piping and Pressure Boundary Systems ISI | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
From December 4 - December 8, 2006, the inspectors observed and reviewed the | |||
licensees implementation of their ISI program for monitoring degradation of the reactor | |||
coolant system (RCS) boundary and other risk significant piping system boundaries for | |||
Unit 2. The inspectors observed and reviewed a sample of American Society of | |||
Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section XI, Section III, and Risk Informed ISI required | |||
examinations, in order of risk priority, as identified in Section 71111.08-03 of inspection | |||
procedure 71111.08, Inservice Inspection Activities based upon the ISI activities | |||
available for review during the onsite inspection period. | |||
The inspectors conducted an on-site review of nondestructive examination (NDE) | |||
activities to evaluate compliance with TSs and the applicable editions of ASME Section | |||
V and Section XI to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately | |||
evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section XI | |||
acceptance standards. | |||
The inspectors observed the following examinations: | |||
Manual Ultrasonic Examination: | |||
* 13SIF-142 | |||
Visual (VT3) examination of the following Hangers: | |||
* 2-CVCH-004 | |||
* 2-CVCH-007 | |||
* 2-CVCH-010 | |||
* 2-CVCH-037 | |||
Qualification and certification records for examiners, inspection equipment, and | |||
consumables along with the applicable NDE procedures for the above ISI examination | |||
activities were reviewed and compared to requirements stated in ASME Section V and | |||
Section XI. | |||
The inspectors observed in-process welding activities for the following ASME pressure | |||
boundary locations. Inspectors reviewed quality records for welding procedures, | |||
procedure qualification, welder qualification, and filler metal certification. | |||
The inspectors observed a sample of in-process weld-overlay activities for the following | |||
Pressurizer nozzles: | |||
* Pressurizer Spray Nozzle | |||
* Pressurizer Surge Nozzle | |||
Enclosure | |||
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b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
.2 Reactor Vessel Upper Head Penetrations | |||
The inspectors completed TI2515/150, Reactor Pressure Vessel Head and Head | |||
Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA-03009) (Unit2), this outage. See Section 4OA5.2. | |||
.3 Boric Acid Corrosion Control (BACC) ISI | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors reviewed the licensees BACC 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 Bulletin 2002-01 Reactor Pressure | |||
Vessel Head Degradation and Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Integrity. | |||
The inspectors conducted an on-site record review as well as an independent walkdown | |||
of parts of the reactor building that are not normally accessible during at-power | |||
operations to evaluate compliance with licensee BACC program requirements. In | |||
particular, the inspectors assessed whether the visual examinations focused on | |||
locations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety significant components | |||
and that degraded or non-conforming conditions were properly identified in the | |||
licensees corrective action program. | |||
The inspectors reviewed a sample of engineering evaluations completed for boric acid | |||
found on reactor coolant system piping and components. The inspectors also reviewed | |||
licensee corrective actions implemented for evidence of boric acid leakage to confirm | |||
that they were consistent with requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code and 10 | |||
CFR 50 Appendix B Criterion XVI. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
.4 Steam Generator ISI | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
From December 11-15, 2006, the inspectors reviewed the Unit 2 Steam Generator (SG) | |||
tube eddy current testing (ECT) examination activities to ensure compliance with TSs, | |||
applicable industry operating experience and technical guidance documents, and ASME | |||
Code Section XI requirements. | |||
The inspectors reviewed licensee SG inspection activities to ensure that ECT | |||
inspections were conducted in accordance with the licensees SG Program and | |||
applicable industry standards. The inspectors reviewed the SG examination scope, | |||
Enclosure | |||
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ECT acquisition procedures, Examination Technique Specification Sheets (ETSS), ECT | |||
analysis guidelines, the most recent SG degradation assessment and operational | |||
assessment, and also the condition monitoring results as they became available. The | |||
inspectors reviewed documentation to ensure that the ECT probes and equipment | |||
configurations used were qualified to detect the expected types of SG tube degradation. | |||
The inspectors ensured that all tubes evaluated in condition monitoring were | |||
appropriately screened for in-situ testing. No tubes met the criteria for in-situ testing. In | |||
addition, the inspectors ensured that the licensee had appropriately implemented the | |||
NRC-approved Alternate Repair Criteria (ARC) applicable to tubes that experienced | |||
outer diameter stress corrosion cracking (ODSCC) at tube support plates. | |||
The inspectors monitored the licensees secondary side activities, which included a | |||
foreign object search and recovery (FOSAR) for loose parts, and sludge lancing. As | |||
part of an industry commitment, the licensee was required to remove a tube from | |||
service for destructive testing. The inspectors monitored this evolution to ensure there | |||
was no damage to other tubes or other parts of the SG. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
.5 Identification and Resolution of Problems | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors performed a review of piping system ISI related problems that were | |||
identified by the licensee and entered into the corrective action program. The inspectors | |||
reviewed corrective action documents to confirm that the licensee had appropriately | |||
described the scope of the problems. Additionally, the inspectors review included | |||
confirmation that the licensee had an appropriate threshold for identifying issues and | |||
had implemented effective corrective actions. The inspectors evaluated the threshold | |||
for identifying issues through interviews with licensee staff and review of licensee | |||
actions to incorporate lessons learned from industry issues related to the ISI program. | |||
The inspectors performed these reviews to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, | |||
Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Action, requirements. The corrective action | |||
documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the Attachment to this report. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
Enclosure | |||
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1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program | |||
.1 Quarterly Inspection | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors observed licensed operator requalification simulator testing on October | |||
24, 2006. The testing involved a failed impulse pressure transmitter failure followed by | |||
loss of condenser vacuum and automatic turbine trip. The reactor failed to automatically | |||
trip and resulted in an anticipated transient without scram (ATWS). The ATWS was | |||
compounded by the inability to trip the reactor from the Main Control Room, auxiliary | |||
feedwater control valves failed to operate automatically for Steam Generators Number 1 | |||
and 2, and the Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump (TDAFP) was unable to supply | |||
feedwater, all of which required operator action. As plant conditions were being | |||
stabilized, a pressurizer power operated relief valve (PORV) failed open and required | |||
operators to shut its blocking valve. | |||
The inspectors observed crew performance in terms of communications; ability to take | |||
timely and proper actions; prioritizing, interpreting and verifying alarms; correct use and | |||
implementation of procedures, including the alarm response procedures and emergency | |||
plan event classification; timely control board operation and manipulation, including high | |||
risk operator actions; oversight and direction provided by shift manager, including the | |||
ability to identify and implement appropriate TS actions; independent event classification | |||
by the Shift Technical Advisor; and group dynamics involved in crew performance. The | |||
inspectors also observed the examining staffs assessment of the crews performance | |||
and compared them to inspector observations. Documents reviewed are listed in the | |||
Attachment to this report. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
.2 Annual Review of Licensee Requalification Examination Results | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
On November 17, 2006, the licensee completed the comprehensive requalification | |||
biennial written examinations and annual operating tests required to be given to all | |||
licensed operators by 10 CFR 55.59(a)(2). The inspectors performed an in-office review | |||
of the overall pass/fail results of the written examinations, individual operating tests, and | |||
the crew simulator operating tests. These results were compared to the thresholds | |||
established in Manual Chapter 609 Appendix I, Operator Requalification Human | |||
Performance Significance Determination Process. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
Enclosure | |||
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.3 Licensed Operator Requalification Program - Biennial Review | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors reviewed facility operating history and associated documents in | |||
preparation for this inspection. While onsite the inspectors reviewed documentation, | |||
interviewed licensee personnel, and observed the administration of operating tests and | |||
written examinations associated with the licensees operator requalification program. | |||
Each of the activities performed by the inspectors was done to assess the effectiveness | |||
of the licensee in implementing requalification requirements identified in 10 CFR 55, | |||
Operators Licenses. The evaluations were also performed to determine if the licensee | |||
effectively implemented operator requalification guidelines established in NUREG 1021, | |||
Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, and Inspection | |||
Procedure 71111.11, Licensed Operator Requalification Program. The inspectors also | |||
evaluated the licensees simulation facility for adequacy for use in operator licensing | |||
examinations using ANSI/ANS-3.5-1985, American National Standard for Nuclear | |||
Power Plant Simulators for use in Operator Training and Examination. The inspectors | |||
observed two crews during the performance of the operating tests. Documentation | |||
reviewed included written examinations, job performance measures, simulator | |||
scenarios, licensee procedures, on-shift records, licensed operator qualification records, | |||
watchstanding and medical records, simulator modification request records and | |||
performance test records, the feedback process, and remediation plans. Documents | |||
reviewed during the inspection are listed in the Attachment to this report. | |||
b. Findings | |||
Introduction: A Green NCV was identified for failure to certify that the qualifications and | |||
status of licensed operators were current and valid prior to their resumption of license | |||
duties. The applicable requirements of 10 CFR 55.53, Conditions of Licenses for | |||
license reactivation were not met. Specific aspects of the requalification program that | |||
were not valid included plant tours that were not completed with another licensed | |||
operator and not completing all shift functions in the position to which the individual will | |||
be assigned. | |||
Description: The inspectors identified problems with several aspects of the reactivation | |||
process for licensed operators who had been reactivated between October 1, 2004 and | |||
September 30, 2006. The inspectors performed a detailed review for 5 of the 15 | |||
individuals who had licenses reactivated during this time period. | |||
The inspectors identified that complete tours of the plant were not being conducted in | |||
accordance with OPDP-1 Operations Department Procedure, Revision 6 and 10 CFR | |||
55.53 requirements. Some individuals reactivating their licenses were performing the | |||
required plant tours without being accompanied by another licensed individual. The | |||
inspectors also identified that some individuals reactivating their licenses had | |||
documented standing watch in non-TS positions, i.e., those positions that TSs do not | |||
require a licensed operator to fill. 10 CFR 55.53, requires that an authorized | |||
representative of the facility certify that individuals reactivating their license must | |||
complete a minimum of 40 hours of shift functions in the position to which the individual | |||
Enclosure | |||
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will be assigned and under the direction of a reactor operator or senior reactor operator | |||
as appropriate. The 40 hours shall also include a complete tour of the plant. | |||
The inspectors noted that the licensee performed a self assessment of the licensed | |||
operator requalification program on September 11-26, 2006. The assessment identified | |||
problems in several different areas related to operator license reactivation and | problems in several different areas related to operator license reactivation and | ||
maintenance of active license process. | maintenance of active license process. Specifically, one licensed operators reactivation | ||
documents could not be located, two licensed operators were returned to active status | |||
without all required training completed, and one inactive licensed operator assumed | without all required training completed, and one inactive licensed operator assumed | ||
licensed duties without being reactivated. Analysis: The inspectors determined that the | licensed duties without being reactivated. | ||
Analysis: The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to properly certify and | |||
maintain the reactivation records of licensed operators and the failure to perform plant | |||
tours with another licensed operator and complete shift functions in the position to which | tours with another licensed operator and complete shift functions in the position to which | ||
the individual will be assigned is a performance deficiency because the licensee must | the individual will be assigned is a performance deficiency because the licensee must | ||
satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 55.53 for license reactivation.The finding is more than minor because it is associated with the human performance attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone and adversely affects the cornerstone | satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 55.53 for license reactivation. | ||
The finding is more than minor because it is associated with the human performance | |||
attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone and adversely affects the cornerstone | |||
objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to response to | objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to response to | ||
initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. | initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. The failure to properly reactivate | ||
the licenses of operators could adversely impact their performance. | the licenses of operators could adversely impact their performance. The finding was | ||
evaluated using the Operator Requalification Human Performance Significance | evaluated using the Operator Requalification Human Performance Significance | ||
Determination Process. | Determination Process. Under this SDP, record deficiencies can be either minor or of | ||
very low safety significance (Green). | very low safety significance (Green). This finding was determined to be Green because | ||
it was related to the program for maintaining active licenses and more than 20% of the | it was related to the program for maintaining active licenses and more than 20% of the | ||
records reviewed had deficiencies.Enforcement: | records reviewed had deficiencies. | ||
Enforcement: 10 CFR 55.53.(f) Conditions of Licenses requires, in part, that an | |||
authorized representative of the facility licensee shall certify that qualifications and | |||
status of operator licensees are current and valid prior to the resumption of license | status of operator licensees are current and valid prior to the resumption of license | ||
duties. | duties. Included in the certification required by 10 CRF 55.53 is that the individual | ||
complete a minimum of 40 hours of shift functions in the position to be assigned and | complete a minimum of 40 hours of shift functions in the position to be assigned and | ||
also complete a plant tour while accompanied by a licensed operator. | also complete a plant tour while accompanied by a licensed operator. Contrary to the | ||
above, the licensee did not properly certify that qualifications and status were current | above, the licensee did not properly certify that qualifications and status were current | ||
and valid prior to allowing operators to perform licensed duties. | and valid prior to allowing operators to perform licensed duties. | ||
program as PER No.112004. | The failure to properly reactivate licensed operators was determined to be of very low | ||
safety significance (Green) and has been entered into the licensees corrective action | |||
program as PER No.112004. The finding is being treated as an NCV consistent with | |||
Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NCV 05000327,328/2006005-01, Failure | Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NCV 05000327,328/2006005-01, Failure | ||
to certify qualifications and status of licensed operators were current and valid in | to certify qualifications and status of licensed operators were current and valid in | ||
accordance with 10CFR 55.53. | accordance with 10CFR 55.53. | ||
Enclosure | |||
and addressing common cause failures; 3) scoping in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65 | |||
(b); 4) characterizing reliability issues for performance; 5) trending key parameters for | 12 | ||
condition monitoring; 6) charging unavailability for performance; 7) classification in | 1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness | ||
accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2); 8) appropriateness of performance | a. Inspection Scope | ||
criteria for Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) and functions classified as | The inspectors reviewed the following three maintenance activities to verify the | ||
(a)(2); and 9) appropriateness of goals and corrective actions for SSCs and functions | effectiveness of the activities in terms of: 1) appropriate work practices; 2) identifying | ||
classified as (a)(1). | and addressing common cause failures; 3) scoping in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65 | ||
*PER 85481, Repeated Packing Leaks of Safety Injection (SI) Valve 2-FCV-63-156 | (b); 4) characterizing reliability issues for performance; 5) trending key parameters for | ||
maintenance. | condition monitoring; 6) charging unavailability for performance; 7) classification in | ||
required by 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4), and were accurate and complete. | accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2); 8) appropriateness of performance | ||
work was performed, the inspectors verified that the plant risk was promptly reassessed | criteria for Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) and functions classified as | ||
and managed. | (a)(2); and 9) appropriateness of goals and corrective actions for SSCs and functions | ||
assessment tool and risk categories in accordance with Procedure SPP-7.1, On-Line | classified as (a)(1). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
Work Management, Revision 8, and Instruction 0-TI-DSM-000-007.1, Risk Assessment | * PER 115421, B-B Main Control Room Ventilation | ||
Guidelines, Revision 8. | * PER 115780, 2B Residual Heat Removal HX Outlet Valve 74-28 Failure | ||
*2-SI-OPS-082-26A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35 | * PER 85481, Repeated Packing Leaks of Safety Injection (SI) Valve 2-FCV-63-156 | ||
*ORAM Orange risk condition from Unit 2 midloop activities prior to vacuum refill | b. Findings | ||
*Franklin 500KV line tripped resulting in Technical Specification 3.8.1.1 entry | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
*Unit 2 initial RCS level drain to partial draindown condition | 1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control | ||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
properly justified and the subject component or system remained available, such that no | The inspectors reviewed the following six activities to verify that the appropriate risk | ||
unrecognized increase in risk occurred. | assessments were performed prior to removing equipment from service for | ||
that the system or component remained available to perform its intended function. | maintenance. The inspectors verified that risk assessments were performed as | ||
addition, the inspectors reviewed compensatory measures implemented to verify that | required by 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4), and were accurate and complete. When emergent | ||
the compensatory measures worked as stated and the measures were adequately | work was performed, the inspectors verified that the plant risk was promptly reassessed | ||
controlled. | and managed. The inspectors verified the appropriate use of the licensees risk | ||
was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations. | assessment tool and risk categories in accordance with Procedure SPP-7.1, On-Line | ||
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.*PER 111814, Train | Work Management, Revision 8, and Instruction 0-TI-DSM-000-007.1, Risk Assessment | ||
*PER 115490, Charging Pump Discharge Manual Isolation Valve Appendix | Guidelines, Revision 8. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
problems resulted in operators not being able to comply with licensee procedure AOP- | * Unit 2 ECCS Train A Room Cooler Outage | ||
N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown due to manual valve 2-62-527 not being able to | * Unplanned EDG 2B Inoperability | ||
be closed within the 13 minutes required.Description: | * 2-SI-OPS-082-26A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35 | ||
provided by a Westinghouse technical bulletin (TB -04-022) concerning RCP seal | * ORAM Orange risk condition from Unit 2 midloop activities prior to vacuum refill | ||
performance during Appendix R fires and a loss of all pump seal cooling. | * Franklin 500KV line tripped resulting in Technical Specification 3.8.1.1 entry | ||
reduced the time available to perform manual actions and restore RCP seal flow from 24 | * Unit 2 initial RCS level drain to partial draindown condition | ||
minutes to 13 minutes. | b. Findings | ||
injection signal, plant procedures required that all RCS injection sources be stopped to | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
prevent filling the pressurizer solid. | Enclosure | ||
prevent this condition and restore RCP seal flow should be completed within 13 minutes | |||
to prevent seal damage. The actions outlined by AOP-N.08 required an auxiliary unit | 13 | ||
operator (AUO) to manipulate several valves in the appropriate Charging Pump room | 1R15 Operability Evaluations | ||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
For the five operability evaluations described in the PERs listed below, the inspectors | |||
evaluated the technical adequacy of the evaluations to ensure that TS operability was | |||
properly justified and the subject component or system remained available, such that no | |||
unrecognized increase in risk occurred. The inspectors reviewed the UFSAR to verify | |||
that the system or component remained available to perform its intended function. In | |||
addition, the inspectors reviewed compensatory measures implemented to verify that | |||
the compensatory measures worked as stated and the measures were adequately | |||
controlled. The inspectors also reviewed a sampling of PERs to verify that the licensee | |||
was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations. | |||
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | |||
* PER 111814, Train A MCR Air-Conditioning System Air Flow Greater Than | |||
Acceptance Criteria | |||
* PERs 114769, 114941, Emergency Diesel Generator 2B Feeder Breaker Failed | |||
to Close When Required | |||
* PER 109326, ERCW Screen Wash Pump B-B Failed Pump Performance Test | |||
* PER 115490, Charging Pump Discharge Manual Isolation Valve Appendix R | |||
Operability | |||
* PER 117113, Unit 1 Steam Generator Levels Exhibited Lowering Trend | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. An unresolved item (URI) is discussed | |||
below. | |||
Inability to Perform Actions Required by AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown | |||
Introduction: The inspectors identified an Unresolved Item (URI) for not promptly | |||
identifying and correcting problems associated with manual valve 2-62-527. These | |||
problems resulted in operators not being able to comply with licensee procedure AOP- | |||
N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown due to manual valve 2-62-527 not being able to | |||
be closed within the 13 minutes required. | |||
Description: On October 28, 2005, a procedure change to AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire | |||
Safe Shutdown, was implemented. This change incorporated updated guidance | |||
provided by a Westinghouse technical bulletin (TB -04-022) concerning RCP seal | |||
performance during Appendix R fires and a loss of all pump seal cooling. This change | |||
reduced the time available to perform manual actions and restore RCP seal flow from 24 | |||
minutes to 13 minutes. In the event of an Appendix R fire resulting in a spurious safety | |||
injection signal, plant procedures required that all RCS injection sources be stopped to | |||
prevent filling the pressurizer solid. The vendor guidance stated that actions taken to | |||
prevent this condition and restore RCP seal flow should be completed within 13 minutes | |||
to prevent seal damage. The actions outlined by AOP-N.08 required an auxiliary unit | |||
operator (AUO) to manipulate several valves in the appropriate Charging Pump room | |||
Enclosure | |||
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and then a CCP restarted to restore seal flow. Specifically, the AUO was to open a | |||
dedicated flow path to the RCP seals using manual valve 62-526 (A-train), or 62-534 (B- | |||
train) and close the associated CCP manual discharge valve, 62-527 (A-train) or 62-533 | train) and close the associated CCP manual discharge valve, 62-527 (A-train) or 62-533 | ||
(B-train) to the CCP Injection Tank (CCPIT). | (B-train) to the CCP Injection Tank (CCPIT). To support the procedure change, these | ||
manipulations were subjected to a manual action validation that consisted of a table top | manipulations were subjected to a manual action validation that consisted of a table top | ||
review of the necessary steps. | review of the necessary steps. The licensee determined that the CCP manual | ||
discharge valves to the CCPIT could be closed by an individual AUO in 5 minutes and | discharge valves to the CCPIT could be closed by an individual AUO in 5 minutes and | ||
20 seconds. | |||
20 seconds.Prior to the procedure being approved, PER 91383 was written on October 24, 2005. The PER addressed concerns by at least one plant AUO that the manual actions | Prior to the procedure being approved, PER 91383 was written on October 24, 2005. | ||
The PER addressed concerns by at least one plant AUO that the manual actions | |||
required by the change to procedure AOP-N.08 may not be able to be completed within | required by the change to procedure AOP-N.08 may not be able to be completed within | ||
the time required. | the time required. PER 91383 requested the need to further evaluate the time | ||
necessary to perform the manual actions by actual valve manipulations, or whether | necessary to perform the manual actions by actual valve manipulations, or whether | ||
additional procedure changes were needed to provide more margin to the required time. | additional procedure changes were needed to provide more margin to the required time. | ||
The corrective action planned was to perform a timed valve stroke of CCP discharge | The corrective action planned was to perform a timed valve stroke of CCP discharge | ||
valve 2-62-527 to validate procedural change assumptions. | valve 2-62-527 to validate procedural change assumptions. Work Order (WO) 06- | ||
771729-000 was written to implement and track this action during an appropriate CCP | 771729-000 was written to implement and track this action during an appropriate CCP | ||
maintenance period. | maintenance period. PER 91383 was closed as completed on February 24, 2006 based | ||
on the WO being written. | on the WO being written. On November 9, 2006, during a self-assessment, the licensee | ||
determined that the WO had not been completed and was not scheduled for | determined that the WO had not been completed and was not scheduled for | ||
performance until January 22, 2007. | performance until January 22, 2007. PER 114455 was written to document the | ||
incomplete corrective action. | incomplete corrective action. Upon review of PER 114455, the inspectors questioned | ||
the licensee on the | the licensee on the valves history, the status of corrective actions, and whether a valid | ||
safety concern existed if the valve could not be operated within the prescribed time. | safety concern existed if the valve could not be operated within the prescribed time. | ||
Prior to resolution by the licensee, on November 27, 2006, during Unit 2 refueling | Prior to resolution by the licensee, on November 27, 2006, during Unit 2 refueling | ||
outage activities, operators closed valve 2-62-527 to support maintenance. | outage activities, operators closed valve 2-62-527 to support maintenance. The | ||
operators reported that the valve was very difficult to operate and required | operators reported that the valve was very difficult to operate and required | ||
approximately 30 minutes for two AUOs to shut the valve. | approximately 30 minutes for two AUOs to shut the valve. This observation was | ||
documented in in PER 115490 and supported the initial concern expressed in PER | documented in in PER 115490 and supported the initial concern expressed in PER | ||
91383. This information prompted the license to evaluate the consequences of the | 91383. | ||
This information prompted the license to evaluate the consequences of the additional | |||
time needed to operate valve 2-62-527 with plant Appendix R procedures. Functional | |||
Evaluation (FE) 41722 was drafted and the licensee determined that RCP seal | Evaluation (FE) 41722 was drafted and the licensee determined that RCP seal | ||
degradation would not occur if RCP seal flow was restored with a CCP prior to | degradation would not occur if RCP seal flow was restored with a CCP prior to | ||
completing of the Appendix R Fire safe shutdown manual actions The licensee also | completing of the Appendix R Fire safe shutdown manual actions The licensee also | ||
evaluated whether the same problems were likely for other Appendix R manual valves. . | evaluated whether the same problems were likely for other Appendix R manual valves. . | ||
The licensee drafted a document to support | The licensee drafted a document to support the determination that other valves in both | ||
units could be operated in adequate time in the event of an Appendix R fire. | units could be operated in adequate time in the event of an Appendix R fire. | ||
Analysis: The inspectors determined that the delay in implementing the WO resulted in | |||
not promptly identifying and correcting problems with manual valve 2-62-527 resulting in | |||
operators not being able to comply with procedure AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe | operators not being able to comply with procedure AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe | ||
Shutdown. | Shutdown. The corrective action for PER 91383 was closed to a WO and rescheduled | ||
several times in the work control process with a performance date of January 22, 2007. | several times in the work control process with a performance date of January 22, 2007. | ||
The inspectors referenced Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0612 and determined the | The inspectors referenced Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0612 and determined the | ||
finding is more than minor because if left uncorrected, the licensee would not be able to | finding is more than minor because if left uncorrected, the licensee would not be able to | ||
Enclosure | |||
ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating | |||
events to prevent undesirable consequences. | 15 | ||
review of supporting documentation and completion of the significance determination. Enforcement: Pending additional information involving the circumstances | comply with AOP-N.08. The finding is associated with the mitigating system | ||
finding is identified as URI 05000328/2006005-02, Inability to Perform Required Actions | cornerstone and could be reasonably viewed as affecting the cornerstone objective to | ||
of AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown. | ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating | ||
that the plant modifications did not have any adverse effects on system availability, | events to prevent undesirable consequences. This finding is unresolved pending the | ||
reliability, and functional capability. | review of supporting documentation and completion of the significance determination. | ||
engineering calculations, modification design and implementation packages, work | Enforcement: Pending additional information involving the circumstances surrounding | ||
orders, Condition Reports (CRs), applicable sections of the UFSAR, TSs, and design | the event, its extent of condition and completion of the significance determination, this | ||
basis information. | finding is identified as URI 05000328/2006005-02, Inability to Perform Required Actions | ||
follows: DCN D22050, Pressurizer Relief Tank Level Transmitter Removed (Barrier Integrity)*Control Signal | of AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown. | ||
*Energy Needs | 1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications | ||
*Process Medium | a. Inspection Scope | ||
*Update of Licensee | The inspectors performed independent design reviews of six plant modifications in the | ||
*Control Signal | Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity cornerstone areas, to verify | ||
*Energy Needs | that the plant modifications did not have any adverse effects on system availability, | ||
*Process Medium | reliability, and functional capability. Documents reviewed included procedures, | ||
*Update of Licensee Documents | engineering calculations, modification design and implementation packages, work | ||
* | orders, Condition Reports (CRs), applicable sections of the UFSAR, TSs, and design | ||
*Structural | basis information. The plant modifications and the associated attributes reviewed are as | ||
*Process Medium | follows: | ||
*Update of Licensee Documents | DCN D22050, Pressurizer Relief Tank Level Transmitter Removed (Barrier Integrity) | ||
*Materials/Replacement | * Control Signal | ||
*Energy Needs | * Energy Needs | ||
*Control Signals | * Process Medium | ||
*Post-Installation Testing | * Update of Licensee Documents | ||
DCN D21781, Change Steam Generator Narrow Range Level Transmitter Scaling | |||
*Failure Modes | (Mitigating System) | ||
*Post-Installation Testing | * Control Signal | ||
*Update of Licensee Documents | * Energy Needs | ||
*Functional Testing Adequacy and | * Process Medium | ||
*Response Time | * Update of Licensee Documents | ||
*Post-Insulation Testing | * Operations | ||
*Update of Licensee Documents | DCN D21911, Replace Containment Isolation Valve 2-FCV-030-0014(Barrier Integrity) | ||
*Functional Testing Adequacy and | * Pressure Boundary | ||
design documents. | * Structural | ||
plant problems were evaluated for root/apparent causes, extent of condition, and that | * Process Medium | ||
the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the | * Update of Licensee Documents | ||
identified plant problem. | * Materials/Replacement Components | ||
inspectors reviewed the | DCN 21900, Replace Unit 1B Main Bank Transformer and Associated Fire Protection | ||
adequately tested the safety function(s) that may have been affected by the | Ring Header, Revision A.(Initiating Event) | ||
maintenance activity, that the acceptance criteria in the procedure were consistent with | * Energy Needs | ||
information in the applicable licensing basis and/or design basis documents, and that | * Control Signals | ||
the procedure had been properly reviewed and approved. | * Post-Installation Testing | ||
witnessed the test or reviewed the test data, to verify that test results adequately | Enclosure | ||
demonstrated restoration of the affected safety function(s). | |||
listed in the Attachment to this report.*WO 05-782379-000, Breaker Changeout for Motor-driven Auxiliary Feedwater(AFW) Pump 2B*2-SI-OPS-000-009.0, Actuation of Emergency Core Cooling Systems (ECCS)and Boron Injection Flowpath Valves Via SI Signal, Revision 1*WO 05-777912-001, Repack SI system Hot Leg Injection Valve, | 16 | ||
* Update of Licensee Documents | |||
outage schedules, followed risk reduction methods developed to control plant | * Functional Testing Adequacy and Results | ||
configuration, developed mitigation strategies for the loss of key safety functions, and | DCN D21971, Replace Cable PP351A for D/G 1A-A, Revision A. (Mitigating Systems) | ||
adhered to operating license and TS requirements that ensure defense-in-depth. | * Materials/ Replacement | ||
inspectors also walked down portions of Unit 2 not normally accessible during at-power | * Failure Modes | ||
operations to verify that safety-related and risk-significant SSCs were maintained in an | * Post-Installation Testing | ||
operable condition. | * Update of Licensee Documents | ||
the inspectors performed inspections and reviews of the following outage activities. | * Functional Testing Adequacy and Results | ||
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.*Outage Plan. | DCN D21827, Revise Setting on Raw Cooling Water Pump Breaker, Revision A. | ||
experience, and previous site-specific problems in developing and implementing | * Control Signals | ||
a plan that assured maintenance of defense-in-depth.*Reactor Shutdown. | * Response Time | ||
system for decay heat removal to verify that TS cooldown restrictions were | * Post-Insulation Testing | ||
followed. | * Update of Licensee Documents | ||
practicable after reactor shutdown to observe the general condition of the RCS | * Functional Testing Adequacy and Results | ||
and emergency core cooling system components and to look for indications of | The inspectors also performed field inspections of selected plant modifications to verify | ||
previously unidentified leakage inside the polar crane wall.*Licensee Control of Outage Activities. | that the as-built installation complied with design requirements delineated in approved | ||
defense-in-depth status sheets to verify that status control was commensurate | design documents. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed selected PERs to verify that | ||
with the outage safety plan and in compliance with the applicable TS when | plant problems were evaluated for root/apparent causes, extent of condition, and that | ||
taking equipment out-of-service. | the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the | ||
room and areas of the plant daily to ensure that the following key safety | identified plant problem. | ||
functions were maintained in accordance with the outage safety plan and TS: | b. Findings | ||
electrical power, decay heat removal, spent fuel cooling, inventory control, | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
reactivity control, and containment closure. | 1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing | ||
tagout of the containment spray heat exchanger to verify that the equipment was | a. Inspection Scope | ||
appropriately configured to safely support the work or testing. | The inspectors reviewed the five post-maintenance tests listed below to verify that | ||
RCS level instrumentation was properly installed and configured to give accurate | procedures and test activities ensured system operability and functional capability. The | ||
information, the inspectors reviewed the installation of the Mansell level | inspectors reviewed the licensees test procedure to verify that the procedure | ||
adequately tested the safety function(s) that may have been affected by the | |||
procedures and adequately protected from inadvertent damage, verified that | maintenance activity, that the acceptance criteria in the procedure were consistent with | ||
Mansell indication properly overlapped with pressurizer level instruments during | information in the applicable licensing basis and/or design basis documents, and that | ||
pressurizer draindown, verified that operators properly set level alarms to | the procedure had been properly reviewed and approved. The inspectors also | ||
procedurally required setpoints, and verified that the system consistently tracked | witnessed the test or reviewed the test data, to verify that test results adequately | ||
while lowering RCS level to reduced inventory conditions. | demonstrated restoration of the affected safety function(s). Documents reviewed are | ||
observed operators compare the Mansell indications with locally-installed | listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
ultrasonic level indicators during entry into mid-loop conditions.*Refueling Activities. | * WO 05-782379-000, Breaker Changeout for Motor-driven Auxiliary Feedwater | ||
each assembly was properly tracked from core offload to core reload. | (AFW) Pump 2B | ||
verify proper licensee control of foreign material, the inspectors verified that | * 2-SI-OPS-000-009.0, Actuation of Emergency Core Cooling Systems (ECCS) | ||
personnel were properly checked before entering any foreign material exclusion | and Boron Injection Flowpath Valves Via SI Signal, Revision 1 | ||
(FME) areas, reviewed FME procedures, and verified that the licensee followed | * WO 05-777912-001, Repack SI system Hot Leg Injection Valve, 2-FCV-63-156 | ||
the procedures. | Enclosure | ||
locations specified by the design, the inspectors independently reviewed the | |||
recording of the | 17 | ||
Removal. | * WO 06-780773-000, Calibrate FCV and Limit Switches on 2-FCV-074-28 | ||
that these commitments were in place, that plant configuration was in | * 2-SI-SLT-088-156.0, Containment Integrated Leak Rate Test, Revision 2 | ||
accordance with those commitments, and that distractions from unexpected | b. Findings | ||
conditions or emergent work did not affect operator ability to maintain the | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
required reactor vessel level. | 1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities | ||
verified that licensee procedures for closing the containment upon a loss of | a. Inspection Scope | ||
decay heat removal were in effect, that operators were aware of how to | For the Unit 2 refueling outage that began on November 27, 2006, the inspectors | ||
implement the procedures, and that other personnel were available to close | evaluated licensee activities to verify that the licensee considered risk in developing | ||
containment penetrations if needed.*Heatup and Startup Activities. | outage schedules, followed risk reduction methods developed to control plant | ||
containment sump had not been left in the containment. | configuration, developed mitigation strategies for the loss of key safety functions, and | ||
reviewed the | adhered to operating license and TS requirements that ensure defense-in-depth. The | ||
prerequisites were met prior to changing TS modes. | inspectors also walked down portions of Unit 2 not normally accessible during at-power | ||
containment integrity, the inspectors further reviewed the | operations to verify that safety-related and risk-significant SSCs were maintained in an | ||
leakage calculations and containment isolation valve lineups. | operable condition. Specifically, between November 27, 2006, and December 26, 2006, | ||
that core operating limit parameters were consistent with core design, the | the inspectors performed inspections and reviews of the following outage activities. | ||
inspectors also reviewed low power physics testing results and the Core | Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
Operating Limits Report. | * Outage Plan. The inspectors reviewed the outage safety plan and contingency | ||
plans to confirm that the licensee had appropriately considered risk, industry | |||
requirements described in the TS surveillance requirements, the UFSAR, applicable licensee procedures, and that the tests demonstrated that the SSCs were capable of performing their intended safety functions. | experience, and previous site-specific problems in developing and implementing | ||
Attachment to this report. | a plan that assured maintenance of defense-in-depth. | ||
*2-SI-OPS-082-026.A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35 | * Reactor Shutdown. The inspectors observed the shutdown in the control room | ||
*0-SI-MIN-061-109.0, Ice Condenser Intermediate and Lower Inlet Doors | from the time the reactor was tripped until operators placed it on the RHR | ||
*2-SI-SXP-003-003-202.S, Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A- | system for decay heat removal to verify that TS cooldown restrictions were | ||
***This procedure included a RCS leakage detection surveillance | followed. The inspectors also toured the lower containment as soon as | ||
Cornerstone: Emergency | practicable after reactor shutdown to observe the general condition of the RCS | ||
notification, and protective action recommendation (PARs) development activities. | and emergency core cooling system components and to look for indications of | ||
inspectors observed emergency response operations in the simulated control room to | previously unidentified leakage inside the polar crane wall. | ||
verify that event classification and notifications were done in accordance with EPIP-1, | * Licensee Control of Outage Activities. On a daily basis, the inspectors attended | ||
Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Revision 38. | the licensee outage turnover meeting, reviewed PERs, and reviewed the | ||
licensee critique of the drill to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those | defense-in-depth status sheets to verify that status control was commensurate | ||
identified by the licensee in order to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying | with the outage safety plan and in compliance with the applicable TS when | ||
failures. | taking equipment out-of-service. The inspectors further toured the main control | ||
room and areas of the plant daily to ensure that the following key safety | |||
Access Control | functions were maintained in accordance with the outage safety plan and TS: | ||
evaluated procedural guidance; directly observed implementation of administrative and | electrical power, decay heat removal, spent fuel cooling, inventory control, | ||
established physical controls; assessed worker exposures to radiation and radioactive | reactivity control, and containment closure. The inspectors also observed a | ||
material; and appraised radiation worker and technician knowledge of, and | tagout of the containment spray heat exchanger to verify that the equipment was | ||
testing, containment sump modifications, and refueling activities. | appropriately configured to safely support the work or testing. To ensure that | ||
controls for selected tasks scheduled and on-going during the current refueling outage | RCS level instrumentation was properly installed and configured to give accurate | ||
were assessed. | information, the inspectors reviewed the installation of the Mansell level | ||
details; use and placement of dosimetry and air sampling equipment; electronic | Enclosure | ||
dosimeter set-points, and monitoring and assessment of worker dose from direct | |||
radiation and airborne radioactivity source terms. | 18 | ||
was assessed against area radiation and contamination survey results, and | monitoring system. Specifically, the inspectors discussed the system with | ||
occupational doses received. | engineering, walked it down to verify that it was installed in accordance with | ||
implementation for locked high radiation areas (LHRAs) and very high radiation | procedures and adequately protected from inadvertent damage, verified that | ||
observations, and record reviews.Occupational workers | Mansell indication properly overlapped with pressurizer level instruments during | ||
observations of staff performance during job coverage and routine surveillance | pressurizer draindown, verified that operators properly set level alarms to | ||
activities, review of selected exposure records, and interviews with cognizant licensee | procedurally required setpoints, and verified that the system consistently tracked | ||
staff. | while lowering RCS level to reduced inventory conditions. The inspectors also | ||
radiation (HRA) and LHRA locations within the Unit 2 Containment, Auxiliary Building, | observed operators compare the Mansell indications with locally-installed | ||
and Refuel Floor areas were evaluated during facility tours. | ultrasonic level indicators during entry into mid-loop conditions. | ||
independently measured radiation dose rates and evaluated established posting and | * Refueling Activities. The inspectors observed fuel movement at the spent fuel | ||
access controls for selected Auxiliary Building locations. | pool and at the refueling cavity in order to verify compliance with TS and that | ||
associated with direct radiation and potential radioactive material intakes for were | each assembly was properly tracked from core offload to core reload. In order to | ||
reviewed and discussed with cognizant licensee representatives.RP program activities were evaluated against 10 CFR 19.12; 10 CFR 20, Subparts B, C,F, G, H, and J; UFSAR details in Section 12, RP; TSs Section 6.11, High Radiation | verify proper licensee control of foreign material, the inspectors verified that | ||
Area; and approved licensee procedures. | personnel were properly checked before entering any foreign material exclusion | ||
(FME) areas, reviewed FME procedures, and verified that the licensee followed | |||
assessed. | the procedures. To ensure that fuel assemblies were loaded in the core | ||
prioritize, and resolve the identified issues in accordance with Standard Programs and | locations specified by the design, the inspectors independently reviewed the | ||
Processes procedure SPP-3.1, Corrective Action Program. | recording of the licensees final core verification. | ||
and PER documents related to access control that were reviewed and evaluated in | * Reduced Inventory and Mid-Loop Conditions. Prior to the outage, the inspectors | ||
detail during inspection of this program area are identified in Section 2OS1 of the | reviewed the licensees commitments to Generic 88-17, Loss of Decay Heat | ||
Attachment to this report.The inspector completed 21 of the required 21 samples for Inspection Procedure (IP)71121.01. | Removal. Before entering reduced inventory conditions the inspectors verified | ||
that these commitments were in place, that plant configuration was in | |||
accordance with those commitments, and that distractions from unexpected | |||
issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the | conditions or emergent work did not affect operator ability to maintain the | ||
required reactor vessel level. While in mid-loop conditions, the inspectors | |||
description of each new PER and attending daily management review committee | verified that licensee procedures for closing the containment upon a loss of | ||
meetings.. | decay heat removal were in effect, that operators were aware of how to | ||
implement the procedures, and that other personnel were available to close | |||
could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. | containment penetrations if needed. | ||
was focused on procedure quality and compliance issues, but also included licensee | * Heatup and Startup Activities. The inspectors toured the containment prior to | ||
trending efforts and licensee human performance results. | reactor startup to verify that debris that could affect the performance of the | ||
nominally considered the six-month period of July 2006 through December 2006, | containment sump had not been left in the containment. The inspectors | ||
although some examples expanded beyond those dates when the scope of the trend | reviewed the licensees mode change checklists to verify that appropriate | ||
warranted. | prerequisites were met prior to changing TS modes. To verify RCS integrity and | ||
integrated quarterly trend reports for the period from July 2006 through September 2006 | containment integrity, the inspectors further reviewed the licensees RCS | ||
leakage calculations and containment isolation valve lineups. In order to verify | |||
were:*PER 114003, Incorrect Procedure Revision used on 6.9kV Shutdown Board relay | that core operating limit parameters were consistent with core design, the | ||
testing*PER 115490, Inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the | inspectors also reviewed low power physics testing results and the Core | ||
evaluated the licensee trending methodology and observed that the licensee had | Operating Limits Report. | ||
performed a summary review of issues which were inputs to the plant Human | b. Findings | ||
Performance Index. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
words, and system links to identify potential trends in the data. | Enclosure | ||
compared the licensee process results with the results of the inspectors | |||
screenings and did not identify any significant discrepancies or potential trends that the | 19 | ||
licensee had failed to identify. | 1R22 Surveillance Testing | ||
inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the required time, are further | a. Inspection Scope | ||
addressed in Section 1R15, Operability Evaluations.. | For the seven surveillance tests identified below, by witnessing testing and/or reviewing | ||
associated with two potentially significant events that had occurred during the venting of | the test data, the inspectors verified that the SSCs involved in these tests satisfied the | ||
plant systems. These events are common to nuclear plant operations and often are | requirements described in the TS surveillance requirements, the UFSAR, applicable | ||
required in restoration of a system after it has been removed from service or opened for | licensee procedures, and that the tests demonstrated that the SSCs were capable of | ||
maintenance. | performing their intended safety functions. Documents reviewed are listed in the | ||
operators had discovered the collapse of the | Attachment to this report. Those tests included the following: | ||
(CVCS) Holdup Tank (HUT) due to the lack of an adequate vent path during drain down. | * 1-SI-MIN-061-108.0, Ice Condenser Intermediate Deck Door Weekly Inspection, | ||
The licensee subsequently suspended use of the | Revision 2 | ||
cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent a recurrence of this | * 2-SI-ICC-090-106.0, Channel Calibration of Containment Building Lower | ||
activity. | Compartment Air Monitor 2-R-90-106, Revision 9*** | ||
from this event for timeliness, accuracy and adequacy. | * 0-SI-SXV-001-859.0, Testing and Setting of Main Steam Safety Valves, Revision 9 | ||
May 7, 2006, to address an event during drain down of the RCS to midloop conditions. | * 2-SI-OPS-082-026.A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35 | ||
While making preparations for vacuum refill of the RCS, the evolution had to be | * 0-SI-MIN-061-109.0, Ice Condenser Intermediate and Lower Inlet Doors and | ||
Vent Curtains, Revision 4* | |||
was not under vacuum conditions based on no observed change in RCS level indication | * 2-SI-OPS-003-118.0 AFW pump and Valve Auto Actuation, Revision 18 | ||
when the head vent was opened. | * 2-SI-SXP-003-003-202.S, Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-S | ||
event was due to failure to follow procedure, inadequate procedural guidance, and | Comprehensive Performance Test, Revision 4** | ||
inadequate scheduling. | *This procedure included an outage ice condenser system surveillance | ||
licensee-identified violation in Inspection Report 05000327, 328/2006003. | **This procedure included inservice testing requirements | ||
inspectors reviewed the PER action items for adequacy and the associated procedures | ***This procedure included a RCS leakage detection surveillance | ||
to ensure changes were implemented to preclude repetition of this event. | b. Findings | ||
inspectors utilized these examples during the inspection period to observe similar | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
activities that had the potential to degrade in risk significant systems. | Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness | ||
were able to observe RCS drain down and refill activities during the Unit 2 Cycle 14 | 1EP6 Drill Evaluation | ||
refueling outage, as well as, the venting operations of support systems during | a. Inspection Scope | ||
restoration to their normal mode of operation. | Resident inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine licensee emergency drill on | ||
guidance, scheduling conflicts, and foreign material exclusion. | October 3, 2006, to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification, | ||
successful in properly performing the necessary venting activities associated with the | notification, and protective action recommendation (PARs) development activities. The | ||
multiple system drain and refill operations accompanying Unit 2 refueling outage | inspectors observed emergency response operations in the simulated control room to | ||
maintenance. | verify that event classification and notifications were done in accordance with EPIP-1, | ||
guidelines established in licensee procedures and 10 CFR 72.48. | Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Revision 38. The inspectors also attended the | ||
are listed in the Attachment to this report. b. | licensee critique of the drill to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those | ||
identified by the licensee in order to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying | |||
metal visual examination of the top surface of the RPVH, and the visual examination | failures. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report. | ||
Enclosure | |||
20, 2004 (hereafter referred to as the NRC Order). | |||
acquisition and analysis), review of NDE procedures, personnel qualifications and | 20 | ||
training, and NDE equipment certifications. | b. Findings | ||
contractor representatives (Areva) and other licensee personnel involved with the RPVH | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
examination. | 2. RADIATION SAFETY | ||
Order and to gather information to help the NRC staff identify possible further regulatory | Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety (OS) | ||
positions and generic communications.The inspectors reviewed a sample of the results from the volumetric UT examinations | 2OS1 Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas | ||
following:*Observed in-process UT data acquisition scanning of RPVH penetration | a. Inspection Scope | ||
both with and without thermal sleeves)*Reviewed the results of the UT examination performed to assess for leakage | Access Control Licensee program activities for monitoring workers and controlling | ||
RPVH low-alloy steel for all penetration numbers listed in the previous bullet *Reviewed the procedures and results for the visual exam performed to | access to radiologically significant areas and tasks were inspected. The inspector | ||
the calculation | evaluated procedural guidance; directly observed implementation of administrative and | ||
Yes. | established physical controls; assessed worker exposures to radiation and radioactive | ||
experience and training hours. | material; and appraised radiation worker and technician knowledge of, and proficiency | ||
equipment manipulation, data acquisition, and data analysis frequently perform these | in, the implementation of Radiation Protection (RP) program activities. | ||
types of inspections nationwide. | During the inspection, radiological controls for ongoing refueling activities for Unit 2 were | ||
observed and discussed. Reviewed tasks included steam generator non-destructive | |||
testing, containment sump modifications, and refueling activities. In addition, licensee | |||
controls for selected tasks scheduled and on-going during the current refueling outage | |||
were assessed. The evaluations included, as applicable, Radiation Work Permit (RWP) | |||
details; use and placement of dosimetry and air sampling equipment; electronic | |||
dosimeter set-points, and monitoring and assessment of worker dose from direct | |||
radiation and airborne radioactivity source terms. Effectiveness of established controls | |||
was assessed against area radiation and contamination survey results, and | |||
occupational doses received. Physical and administrative controls and their | |||
implementation for locked high radiation areas (LHRAs) and very high radiation areas | |||
were evaluated through discussions with cognizant licensee representatives, direct field | |||
observations, and record reviews. | |||
Occupational workers adherence to selected radiation work permits (RWPs) and Health | |||
Physics Technician proficiency in providing job coverage were evaluated through direct | |||
observations of staff performance during job coverage and routine surveillance | |||
activities, review of selected exposure records, and interviews with cognizant licensee | |||
staff. Radiological postings and physical controls for access to designated high | |||
radiation (HRA) and LHRA locations within the Unit 2 Containment, Auxiliary Building, | |||
and Refuel Floor areas were evaluated during facility tours. In addition, the inspectors | |||
independently measured radiation dose rates and evaluated established posting and | |||
access controls for selected Auxiliary Building locations. Occupational exposures | |||
associated with direct radiation and potential radioactive material intakes for were | |||
reviewed and discussed with cognizant licensee representatives. | |||
RP program activities were evaluated against 10 CFR 19.12; 10 CFR 20, Subparts B, C, | |||
F, G, H, and J; UFSAR details in Section 12, RP; TSs Section 6.11, High Radiation | |||
Area; and approved licensee procedures. Licensee procedures, guidance documents, | |||
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records, and data reviewed within this inspection area are listed in Section 2OS1 of the | |||
Attachment to this report. | |||
Problem Identification and Resolution Licensee Corrective Action Program documents | |||
associated with access control to radiologically significant areas were reviewed and | |||
assessed. The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify, characterize, | |||
prioritize, and resolve the identified issues in accordance with Standard Programs and | |||
Processes procedure SPP-3.1, Corrective Action Program. Licensee self-assessments | |||
and PER documents related to access control that were reviewed and evaluated in | |||
detail during inspection of this program area are identified in Section 2OS1 of the | |||
Attachment to this report. | |||
The inspector completed 21 of the required 21 samples for Inspection Procedure (IP) | |||
71121.01. All samples have now been completed for this IP. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
4. OTHER ACTIVITIES | |||
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems | |||
.1 Daily Review | |||
As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems, | |||
and in order to help identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance | |||
issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the | |||
licensees corrective action program. This was accomplished by reviewing the | |||
description of each new PER and attending daily management review committee | |||
meetings. | |||
.2 Semi-Annual Trend Review | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, the inspectors performed a review of the | |||
licensees corrective action program and associated documents to identify trends that | |||
could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. The inspectors review | |||
was focused on procedure quality and compliance issues, but also included licensee | |||
trending efforts and licensee human performance results. The inspectors review | |||
nominally considered the six-month period of July 2006 through December 2006, | |||
although some examples expanded beyond those dates when the scope of the trend | |||
warranted. | |||
Specifically, the inspectors consolidated the results of daily inspector screening | |||
discussed in Section 4OA2.1 into a log, reviewed the log, and compared it to licensee | |||
integrated quarterly trend reports for the period from July 2006 through September 2006 | |||
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in order to determine the existence of any adverse trends that the licensee may not | |||
have previously identified. | |||
b. Assessment and Observations | |||
The inspectors identified issues with procedure quality and compliance over the period | |||
of assessment. Noteworthy examples of deficient procedure quality or compliance | |||
were: | |||
* PER 114003, Incorrect Procedure Revision used on 6.9kV Shutdown Board relay | |||
testing | |||
* PER 115490, Inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the required | |||
time. | |||
* PER 115539, Emergency Gas Treatment System procedure cloning resulting in | |||
failure of Unit 2 Phase A testing requirements. | |||
* PER 115534, Loss of RCS inventory during Unit 2 refueling outage Mansell | |||
alignment. | |||
* PER 117008, Missed firewatch through plant areas with disabled fire detection. | |||
No findings of significance were identified. In general, the licensee had identified trends | |||
and appropriately communicated them to plant senior management. The inspectors | |||
evaluated the licensee trending methodology and observed that the licensee had | |||
performed a summary review of issues which were inputs to the plant Human | |||
Performance Index. The licensee reviewed cause codes, involved organizations, key | |||
words, and system links to identify potential trends in the data. The inspectors | |||
compared the licensee process results with the results of the inspectors daily | |||
screenings and did not identify any significant discrepancies or potential trends that the | |||
licensee had failed to identify. The specifics surrounding PER 115490, regarding the | |||
inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the required time, are further | |||
addressed in Section 1R15, Operability Evaluations. | |||
.3 Annual Sample Review of Problems with Plant Venting Operations | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors reviewed licensee actions to resolve issues surrounding plant venting | |||
operations. This review began as a look at how the licensee addressed problems | |||
associated with two potentially significant events that had occurred during the venting of | |||
plant systems. These events are common to nuclear plant operations and often are | |||
required in restoration of a system after it has been removed from service or opened for | |||
maintenance. PER 92485 was written on November 21, 2005, and identified that | |||
operators had discovered the collapse of the A Chemical Volume Control System | |||
(CVCS) Holdup Tank (HUT) due to the lack of an adequate vent path during drain down. | |||
The licensee subsequently suspended use of the A CVCS HUT, performed a root | |||
cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent a recurrence of this | |||
activity. The inspectors reviewed the completion of required actions items spawned | |||
from this event for timeliness, accuracy and adequacy. PER 102591 was written on | |||
May 7, 2006, to address an event during drain down of the RCS to midloop conditions. | |||
While making preparations for vacuum refill of the RCS, the evolution had to be | |||
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suspended when it was identified that a required reactor vessel head vent path was not | |||
properly aligned. The licensee immediately vented the RCS and verified that the RCS | |||
was not under vacuum conditions based on no observed change in RCS level indication | |||
when the head vent was opened. The licensee declared that the apparent cause of the | |||
event was due to failure to follow procedure, inadequate procedural guidance, and | |||
inadequate scheduling. The event associated with PER 102591 was dispositioned as a | |||
licensee-identified violation in Inspection Report 05000327, 328/2006003. The | |||
inspectors reviewed the PER action items for adequacy and the associated procedures | |||
to ensure changes were implemented to preclude repetition of this event. The | |||
inspectors utilized these examples during the inspection period to observe similar | |||
activities that had the potential to degrade in risk significant systems. The inspectors | |||
were able to observe RCS drain down and refill activities during the Unit 2 Cycle 14 | |||
refueling outage, as well as, the venting operations of support systems during | |||
restoration to their normal mode of operation. | |||
b. Findings and Observations | |||
No findings of significance were identified. The inspectors noted that the licensee | |||
appeared to have an adequate sensitivity to operational experience, procedural | |||
guidance, scheduling conflicts, and foreign material exclusion. The licensee was | |||
successful in properly performing the necessary venting activities associated with the | |||
multiple system drain and refill operations accompanying Unit 2 refueling outage | |||
maintenance. | |||
4OA5 Other Activities | |||
.1 Review of the Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) | |||
(60855.1) | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors reviewed ISFSI document control practices to verify that changes to the | |||
required ISFSI procedures and equipment were performed in accordance with | |||
guidelines established in licensee procedures and 10 CFR 72.48. Documents reviewed | |||
are listed in the Attachment to this report. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
.2 (Open) NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/150, Rev. 2, Reactor Pressure Vessel Head | |||
and Vessel Head Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA-03-009) - Unit 2 | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
From December 4 - 8, 2006, the inspectors reviewed the licensees activities associated | |||
with the NDE of the reactor pressure vessel head (RPVH) penetration nozzles, the bare | |||
metal visual examination of the top surface of the RPVH, and the visual examination to | |||
identify potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH. | |||
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These activities were performed in response to NRC Bulletins 2001-01, 2002-01, 2002- | |||
02, and the first revision of NRC Order EA-03-009 Modifying Licenses dated February | |||
20, 2004 (hereafter referred to as the NRC Order). | |||
The inspectors review of the NDE of RPVH penetration nozzles included independent | |||
observation and evaluation of ultrasonic testing (UT) examinations (for both data | |||
acquisition and analysis), review of NDE procedures, personnel qualifications and | |||
training, and NDE equipment certifications. The inspectors also held interviews with | |||
contractor representatives (Areva) and other licensee personnel involved with the RPVH | |||
examination. The activities were reviewed to verify licensee compliance with the NRC | |||
Order and to gather information to help the NRC staff identify possible further regulatory | |||
positions and generic communications. | |||
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the results from the volumetric UT examinations of | |||
RPVH penetration nozzles. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed or observed the | |||
following: | |||
* Observed in-process UT data acquisition scanning of RPVH penetration nozzles | |||
57 and 52 (both with thermal sleeves) | |||
* Reviewed the UT electronic data with the Level III analyst for RPVH nozzles 4, | |||
36, 43, 50, 56, 61, 69, 77, 126 and the calibration block (this included nozzles | |||
both with and without thermal sleeves) | |||
* Reviewed the results of the UT examination performed to assess for leakage into | |||
the annulus (interference fit zone) between the RPVH penetration nozzle and the | |||
RPVH low-alloy steel for all penetration numbers listed in the previous bullet | |||
* Reviewed the procedures and results for the visual exam performed to identify | |||
potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH | |||
* Reviewed the RPVH susceptibility ranking and calculation of effective | |||
degradation years (EDY), including the basis for the RPVH temperature used in | |||
the calculation | |||
b. Observations and Findings | |||
In accordance with the requirements of TI 2515/150, the inspectors evaluated and | |||
answered the following questions: | |||
1) Were the examinations performed by qualified and knowledgeable personnel? | |||
Yes. All personnel involved with the RPVH inspections were appropriately qualified in | |||
accordance with the ASME Code, and most far exceeded the minimum requirements for | |||
experience and training hours. The contractor (Areva) personnel responsible for | |||
equipment manipulation, data acquisition, and data analysis frequently perform these | |||
types of inspections nationwide. | |||
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2) Were the examinations performed in accordance with demonstrated | |||
procedures? | |||
Yes. The Sequoyah Unit 2 RPVH has 57 control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) nozzles | |||
with thermal sleeves, 13 with open housings (including 5 instrument column nozzles), 8 | |||
with part lengths, 4 upper head injection (UHI) nozzles, and 1 vent line nozzle, for a total | with part lengths, 4 upper head injection (UHI) nozzles, and 1 vent line nozzle, for a total | ||
of 83 nozzles. | of 83 nozzles. All nozzles were subject to remote automated UT examination using one | ||
of two types of probes. | of two types of probes. The blade probe was used for sleeved penetrations and the | ||
open housing CRDMs using a dummy sleeve. | open housing CRDMs using a dummy sleeve. The rotating probe was used for the | ||
other open housing penetrations (UHI and instrument columns). | other open housing penetrations (UHI and instrument columns). A liquid penetrant | ||
exam on the surface of the J-groove weld of the vent line was also performed to satisfy | exam on the surface of the J-groove weld of the vent line was also performed to satisfy | ||
the NRC Order. Procedures 54-ISI-603-002 (UT with thermal sleeves), 54-ISI-604-001 (UT of | the NRC Order. | ||
implemented to complete the exams described above. | Procedures 54-ISI-603-002 (UT with thermal sleeves), 54-ISI-604-001 (UT of open | ||
housings), 54-ISI-605-02 (UT of vent line), and 54-ISI-240-44 (liquid penetrant) were | |||
implemented to complete the exams described above. Further, the inspectors verified | |||
that the 54-ISI-603-002 and 54-ISI-604-001 procedures were used during the Areva | that the 54-ISI-603-002 and 54-ISI-604-001 procedures were used during the Areva | ||
demonstration to | demonstration to EPRIs Materials Reliability Program (MRP) to show flaw detection | ||
capability in RPVH penetrations. | capability in RPVH penetrations. By letter dated October 3, 2006, from Jack Spanner of | ||
EPRI to Joel Whitaker of TVA (the licensee), EPRI stated that | EPRI to Joel Whitaker of TVA (the licensee), EPRI stated that Arevas demonstration of | ||
flaw detection techniques could reliably detect flaws in CRDM penetrations.3) Was the examination able to identify, disposition, and resolve deficiencies? | flaw detection techniques could reliably detect flaws in CRDM penetrations. | ||
Yes. | 3) Was the examination able to identify, disposition, and resolve deficiencies? | ||
Yes. All indications of cracks or interference fit zone leakage are required to be | |||
reported for further examination and disposition. Based on observation of the | |||
examination process, the inspectors considered deficiencies would be appropriately | examination process, the inspectors considered deficiencies would be appropriately | ||
identified, dispositioned, and resolved. | identified, dispositioned, and resolved. UT indications associated with the geometry of | ||
the examined volume were identified in several penetration tubes. | the examined volume were identified in several penetration tubes. None of the | ||
indications exhibited crack-like characteristics and were appropriately dispositioned in | indications exhibited crack-like characteristics and were appropriately dispositioned in | ||
accordance with procedures.4) Was the examination capable of identifying the primary water stress | accordance with procedures. | ||
Order?Yes. | 4) Was the examination capable of identifying the primary water stress corrosion | ||
cracking (PWSCC) and/or RPVH corrosion phenomena described in the NRC | |||
Order? | |||
Yes. The NDE techniques employed for the examination of RPVH nozzles had been | |||
previously demonstrated under the EPRI MRP/Inspection Demonstration Program as | |||
capable of detecting PWSCC-type manufactured cracks as well as cracks from actual | capable of detecting PWSCC-type manufactured cracks as well as cracks from actual | ||
samples from another site. | samples from another site. Based on the demonstration, observation of in-process | ||
examinations, and review of NDE data, the inspectors determined that the licensee was | examinations, and review of NDE data, the inspectors determined that the licensee was | ||
capable of identifying PWSCC and/or corrosion as required by the NRC Order. 5) What was the physical condition of the RPVH (e.g. debris, insulation, dirt, | capable of identifying PWSCC and/or corrosion as required by the NRC Order. | ||
5) What was the physical condition of the RPVH (e.g. debris, insulation, dirt, boron | |||
viewing obstructions in the areas of interest. | from other sources, physical layout, viewing obstructions)? | ||
easily cleared from the surface with a low-pressure air stream mounted on the remote | The licensee performed a 100% bare metal visual (BMV) inspection of the top of the | ||
crawler. | RPVH, including 360E around each penetration using a remote visual robotic crawler for | ||
adequate to meet the inspection requirements mandated by the NRC Order.6) Could small boron deposits, as described in NRC Bulletin 2001-01, be | areas inside the lead shielding and underneath the raised insulation package. The | ||
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inch characters on an ASME IWA-2210-1 Visual Illumination Card.7) What material deficiencies (i.e., cracks, corrosion, etc.) were identified | |||
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surface sloping down from the shielding to the flange was visually inspected directly by a | |||
Level III VT-2 examiner. The inspectors independently reviewed portions of the remote | |||
inspection video which revealed no insulation, dirt, or other general debris that caused | |||
viewing obstructions in the areas of interest. Some small, loose particles of debris were | |||
easily cleared from the surface with a low-pressure air stream mounted on the remote | |||
crawler. The inspectors determined that the physical condition of the head was | |||
adequate to meet the inspection requirements mandated by the NRC Order. | |||
6) Could small boron deposits, as described in NRC Bulletin 2001-01, be identified | |||
and characterized? | |||
Yes. The BMV examination was determined by the inspectors to be capable of | |||
identifying and characterizing small boron deposits as described in NRC Bulletin 2001- | |||
01. The remote exam was VT-2 qualified and able to resolve, at a minimum, the 0.105- | |||
inch characters on an ASME IWA-2210-1 Visual Illumination Card. | |||
7) What material deficiencies (i.e., cracks, corrosion, etc.) were identified that | |||
required repair? | |||
There were no identified examples of RPVH penetration cracks, leakage, material | |||
deficiencies, head corrosion, or other flaws that required repair. As discussed | |||
previously, there were some UT indications at J-groove welds that were dispositioned as | previously, there were some UT indications at J-groove welds that were dispositioned as | ||
metallurgical/geometric indications (not service related). | metallurgical/geometric indications (not service related). One metallurgical indication on | ||
tube 56 actually extended below the J-groove weld, and the inspector verified that | tube 56 actually extended below the J-groove weld, and the inspector verified that | ||
adequate coverage below this metallurgical indication was obtained. | adequate coverage below this metallurgical indication was obtained. These indications | ||
were likely due to weld repairs performed during initial RPVH fabrication.8) What, if any, impediments to effective examinations, for each of the | were likely due to weld repairs performed during initial RPVH fabrication. | ||
instrumentation, nozzle distortion)?The penetration nozzles with thermal sleeves and centering pads did not | 8) What, if any, impediments to effective examinations, for each of the applied | ||
each | methods, were identified (e.g., centering rings, insulation, thermal sleeves, | ||
instrumentation, nozzle distortion)? | |||
The penetration nozzles with thermal sleeves and centering pads did not impede | |||
effective examination. Concerning examination coverage, the NRC Order requires that | |||
each tubes volume is inspected from a minimum of 2 inches above the highest point of | |||
the J-groove weld to 2 inches below the lowest point of the J-groove weld, or 1 inch with | the J-groove weld to 2 inches below the lowest point of the J-groove weld, or 1 inch with | ||
a stress analysis. | a stress analysis. The licensee had performed a stress analysis and the inspectors | ||
verified that the minimum examination coverages required by the NRC Order were met. | verified that the minimum examination coverages required by the NRC Order were met. | ||
frequency of required RPVH examinations. | 9) What was the basis for the temperature used in the susceptibility ranking | ||
an input to this calculation. | calculation? | ||
placing the RPVH in an incorrect susceptibility category. | NRC Order EA-03-009 requires that licensees calculate the EDY of the RPVH to | ||
temperature in this calculation. | determine its susceptibility category, which subsequently determines the scope and | ||
frequency of required RPVH examinations. The operating temperature of the RPVH is | |||
the upper head would operate at the cold leg temperature. | an input to this calculation. Therefore, an incorrect temperature input could result in | ||
required that plant data be acquired to confirm the head temperature. | placing the RPVH in an incorrect susceptibility category. The licensee uses the cold leg | ||
acquired for Unit 1 to satisfy both units because Unit 2 is considered a sister plant. | temperature in this calculation. | ||
inspectors reviewed this data which confirmed that the head operated at approximately | Enclosure | ||
cold leg temperature with some minor thermocouple variations. | |||
underwent a modification since this testing to increase bypass flow to the head from 4% | 27 | ||
to about 7%. | In Supplement No. 1 to the NRCs Safety Evaluation Report (SER) dated February | ||
temperature. | 1980, the NRC concluded that scale model tests provided reasonable assurance that | ||
adequate basis for their temperature input to the susceptibility ranking calculation, which | the upper head would operate at the cold leg temperature. However, the NRC staff also | ||
results in Unit 2 being placed in the Low category.10) During non-visual examinations, was the disposition of indications consistent | required that plant data be acquired to confirm the head temperature. This data was | ||
11) Did procedures exist to identify potential boric acid leaks from pressure- | acquired for Unit 1 to satisfy both units because Unit 2 is considered a sister plant. The | ||
Order. | inspectors reviewed this data which confirmed that the head operated at approximately | ||
RPVH, such as the RVLIS line, are covered under the Boric Acid Program. | cold leg temperature with some minor thermocouple variations. In addition, both units | ||
inspectors determined that the program and procedure implementation met the | underwent a modification since this testing to increase bypass flow to the head from 4% | ||
requirements of the NRC Order, however, the licensee also initiated actions to enhance | to about 7%. This gives further assurance that the RPVH operates at cold leg | ||
the method in which compliance with the NRC Order is documented. | temperature. For these reasons, the inspectors concluded that the licensee had an | ||
reviewed the inspection results for this outage and found that no indications of active or | adequate basis for their temperature input to the susceptibility ranking calculation, which | ||
recent boric acid leakage from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH were | results in Unit 2 being placed in the Low category. | ||
identified. 12)Did the licensee perform appropriate follow-on examinations for indications | 10) During non-visual examinations, was the disposition of indications consistent with | ||
attributed to a conoseal leak in 2002. | the NRC flaw evaluation guidance? | ||
found during this outage..3(Open) Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/166, Pressurized Water Reactor | There were no indications considered to be flaws found during the RPVH examination. | ||
Impact of Debris Blockage on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents | 11) Did procedures exist to identify potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining | ||
components above the RPVH? | |||
of the sump screen analysis methodology, and submittal of a supplemental response to | Yes. Procedure 0-PI-DXX-068-100.R, Monitoring of Reactor Head Canopy Seal Welds | ||
GL 2004-02. This review included the sump screen assembly installation procedure, | for Leakage, is implemented every outage and meets the requirements of the NRC | ||
screen assembly modification 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation, structural (debris) loading | Order. However, inspection of conoseals and other bolted connections above the | ||
calculation, and validation testing of the modified sump screen design. | RPVH, such as the RVLIS line, are covered under the Boric Acid Program. The | ||
also reviewed the foreign materials exclusion controls and the completed Quality | inspectors determined that the program and procedure implementation met the | ||
Assurance/Quality Control records for the screen assembly installation. | requirements of the NRC Order, however, the licensee also initiated actions to enhance | ||
conducted a visual walkdown to verify the installed screen assembly configuration was | the method in which compliance with the NRC Order is documented. The inspectors | ||
consistent with drawings and the tested configuration and verified the design criteria for | reviewed the inspection results for this outage and found that no indications of active or | ||
screen gap. | recent boric acid leakage from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH were | ||
Unit 2 permanent modifications completed at the time of this inspection | identified. | ||
supporting evaluations. | 12) Did the licensee perform appropriate follow-on examinations for indications of | ||
analysis methodology description had been submitted and approved. | boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH? | ||
were required to address downstream effects. | Yes. The licensee identified some boric acid residue that was later determined by | ||
completion and NRC review of the | chemical analysis to be older than the recent operating cycle. The residue was | ||
are scheduled for the fall 2007. | attributed to a conoseal leak in 2002. No other indications of boric acid leakage were | ||
found during this outage. | |||
.4(Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/169, Mitigating Systems | .3 (Open) Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/166, Pressurized Water Reactor Containment | ||
implementation of the Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI) guidance for | Sump Blockage (NRC Generic Letter 2004-02) - Unit 2 | ||
reporting unavailability and unreliability of monitored safety systems in accordance with | a. Inspection Scope | ||
TI 2515/169. The inspectors examined surveillances that the licensee determined would not | The inspectors verified the Unit 2 implementation of the licensees commitments | ||
promptly restored through operator action and therefore, are not included in | documented in their September 1, 2005, response to Generic Letter 2004-02, Potential | ||
unavailability calculations. | Impact of Debris Blockage on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents | ||
be uncomplicated and contained in written procedures.On a sample basis, the inspectors reviewed operating logs, work history information,maintenance rule information, corrective action program documents, and surveillance | Enclosure | ||
procedures to determine the actual time periods the MSPI systems were not available | |||
due to planned and unplanned activities. | 28 | ||
baseline planned unavailability and actual planned and unplanned unavailability | at Pressurized Water Reactors. The commitments included a permanent screen | ||
determined by the licensee to ensure the | assembly modification, a license amendment request to change the UFSAR description | ||
these documents were reviewed to ensure MSPI component unreliability data | of the sump screen analysis methodology, and submittal of a supplemental response to | ||
determined by the licensee identified and properly characterized all failures of monitored | GL 2004-02. This review included the sump screen assembly installation procedure, | ||
components. | screen assembly modification 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation, structural (debris) loading | ||
calculation, and validation testing of the modified sump screen design. The inspectors | |||
unreliability information for the MSPI systems. | also reviewed the foreign materials exclusion controls and the completed Quality | ||
were identified, which resulted in a change to the indicated index color. | Assurance/Quality Control records for the screen assembly installation. The inspectors | ||
discrepancies were identified in the MSPI basis document which resulted in: (1) a | conducted a visual walkdown to verify the installed screen assembly configuration was | ||
change to the system boundary, (2) an addition of a monitored component, or (3) a | consistent with drawings and the tested configuration and verified the design criteria for | ||
change in the reported index color.. | screen gap. | ||
issues identified were consistent with the NRC perspectives of licensee performance | b. Findings and Observations | ||
and if any significant safety issues were identified that required further NRC follow-up. b. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
Unit 2 permanent modifications completed at the time of this inspection were | |||
Mr. R. Douet and other members of his staff, who acknowledged the findings. | implemented in accordance with Sequoyah Generic Letter 2004-02 response and | ||
inspectors asked the licensee whether any of the material examined during the | supporting evaluations. The license amendment request to change the UFSAR screen | ||
inspection should be considered proprietary. | analysis methodology description had been submitted and approved. No modifications | ||
the NRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as an NCV.*TS 6.8.1 requires that written procedures shall be established, implemented, | were required to address downstream effects. TI 2515/166 will remain open pending | ||
Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978. | completion and NRC review of the licensees GL 2004-02 commitments for Unit 1 which | ||
an AUO improperly implemented 0-GO-13,Reactor Coolant System Drain and | are scheduled for the fall 2007. | ||
Fill Operations, Revision 54, Appendix AC by mispositioning an RCS loop 4 | .4 (Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/169, Mitigating Systems Performance | ||
the Reactor Coolant Drain Tank and lowering of RCS pressurizer level. | Index (MSPI) Verification | ||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
low safety significance because it did not challenge RCS inventory control by | During this inspection period, the inspectors completed a review of the licensees | ||
exceeding available makeup capacity.ATTACHMENT: | implementation of the Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI) guidance for | ||
reporting unavailability and unreliability of monitored safety systems in accordance with | |||
TI 2515/169. | |||
The inspectors examined surveillances that the licensee determined would not render | |||
the train unavailable for greater than 15 minutes or during which the system could be | |||
promptly restored through operator action and therefore, are not included in | |||
unavailability calculations. As part of this review, the recovery actions were verified to | |||
be uncomplicated and contained in written procedures. | |||
On a sample basis, the inspectors reviewed operating logs, work history information, | |||
maintenance rule information, corrective action program documents, and surveillance | |||
procedures to determine the actual time periods the MSPI systems were not available | |||
due to planned and unplanned activities. The results were then compared to the | |||
baseline planned unavailability and actual planned and unplanned unavailability | |||
determined by the licensee to ensure the datas accuracy and completeness. Likewise, | |||
these documents were reviewed to ensure MSPI component unreliability data | |||
determined by the licensee identified and properly characterized all failures of monitored | |||
components. The unavailability and unreliability data were then compared with | |||
Enclosure | |||
29 | |||
performance indicator data submitted to the NRC to ensure it accurately reflected the | |||
performance history of these systems. | |||
b. Findings and Observations | |||
No findings of significance were identified. The licensee accurately documented the | |||
baseline planned unavailability hours, the actual unavailability hours and the actual | |||
unreliability information for the MSPI systems. No significant errors in the reported data | |||
were identified, which resulted in a change to the indicated index color. No significant | |||
discrepancies were identified in the MSPI basis document which resulted in: (1) a | |||
change to the system boundary, (2) an addition of a monitored component, or (3) a | |||
change in the reported index color. | |||
.5 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Plant Assessment Report Review | |||
a. Inspection Scope | |||
The inspectors reviewed the interim report for the INPO plant assessment report of | |||
Sequoyah conducted in July 2006. The inspectors reviewed the report to ensure that | |||
issues identified were consistent with the NRC perspectives of licensee performance | |||
and if any significant safety issues were identified that required further NRC follow-up. | |||
b. Findings | |||
No findings of significance were identified. | |||
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit | |||
.1 Exit Meeting Summary | |||
On January 3, 2007, the resident inspectors presented the inspection results to | |||
Mr. R. Douet and other members of his staff, who acknowledged the findings. The | |||
inspectors asked the licensee whether any of the material examined during the | |||
inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified. | |||
4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violations | |||
The following violation of very low safety significance (Green) was identified by the | |||
licensee and is a violation of NRC requirements which meet the criteria of Section VI of | |||
the NRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as an NCV. | |||
* TS 6.8.1 requires that written procedures shall be established, implemented, and | |||
maintained covering the activities recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory | |||
Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978. Contrary to this, on November 28, 2006, | |||
an AUO improperly implemented 0-GO-13,Reactor Coolant System Drain and | |||
Fill Operations, Revision 54, Appendix AC by mispositioning an RCS loop 4 drain | |||
valve. This revealed itself through the subsequent transfer of RCS inventory to | |||
the Reactor Coolant Drain Tank and lowering of RCS pressurizer level. The | |||
Enclosure | |||
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error was promptly corrected by operations staff and the event was identified in | |||
the licensees corrective action program as PER 115534. This finding is of very | |||
low safety significance because it did not challenge RCS inventory control by | |||
exceeding available makeup capacity. | |||
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | |||
Enclosure | |||
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | |||
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT | |||
Licensee personnel | |||
J. Adams, Boric Acid | |||
D. Bodine, Chemistry/Environmental Manager | |||
R. Bruno, Training Manager | R. Bruno, Training Manager | ||
R. Douet, Site Vice President | R. Douet, Site Vice President | ||
| Line 780: | Line 1,379: | ||
S. Tuthill, Chemistry Operations Manager | S. Tuthill, Chemistry Operations Manager | ||
J. Whitaker, ISI | J. Whitaker, ISI | ||
K. Wilkes, Emergency Preparedness | K. Wilkes, Emergency Preparedness Manager | ||
NRC personnel: | |||
Valid (Section 1R11.3) | R. Bernhard, Region II, Senior Reactor Analyst | ||
(Section 1R15) | D. Pickett, Project Manager, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation | ||
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED | |||
A- | Opened and Closed | ||
05000327,328/2006005-01 NCV Failure to Certify Qualifications and Status | |||
03-009) - Unit 2 (Section 4OA5.2)05000327, 328/2515/166 | of Licensed Operators Were Current and | ||
02) - Unit 2 Section 4OA5.3) | Valid (Section 1R11.3) | ||
Opened | |||
05000328/2006005-02 URI Appendix R Manual Isolation Valve Failure | |||
to Close Within the Required Time text | |||
(Section 1R15) | |||
Closed | |||
05000327,328/2515/169 TI Mitigating Systems Performance Index | |||
Verification (Section 4OA5.4) | |||
Attachment | |||
A-2 | |||
Discussed | |||
05000327, 328/2515/150 TI Reactor Pressure Vessel Head and Vessel | |||
Head Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA- | |||
03-009) - Unit 2 (Section 4OA5.2) | |||
05000327, 328/2515/166 TI Pressurized Water Reactor Containment | |||
Sump Blockage (NRC Generic Letter 2004- | |||
02) - Unit 2 Section 4OA5.3) | |||
Attachment | |||
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED | |||
Section 1R01: Adverse Weather Protection | |||
SPP-10.14, Freeze Protection, Revision 0 | |||
M&AI-27, Freeze Protection, Revision 12 | |||
0-PI-OPS-000-006.0, Freeze Protection, Revision 45 | 0-PI-OPS-000-006.0, Freeze Protection, Revision 45 | ||
1-PI-EFT-234-706.0, Freeze Protection Heat Trace Functional Test, Revision 30 Section 1R02: Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or | 1-PI-EFT-234-706.0, Freeze Protection Heat Trace Functional Test, Revision 30 | ||
Section 1R02: Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments | |||
Full Evaluations: | |||
DCN D21640A, Radiation Monitors Are Being Deleted/Abandoned On Unit 1. | |||
DCN D21641A, Radiation Monitors Are Being Deleted/Abandoned On Unit 2. | |||
DCN D21854A, DG Starting Air PCV Modification. | DCN D21854A, DG Starting Air PCV Modification. | ||
DCN D21247A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C | DCN D21247A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C | ||
Condensing Units With Digital Controls. | Condensing Units With Digital Controls. | ||
DCN D21248A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C | DCN D21248A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C | ||
Condensing Units with Digital Controls. | Condensing Units with Digital Controls. | ||
FSAR Section 15.2.10, Revision to Section 15.2.10 of the FSAR containing the | FSAR Section 15.2.10, Revision to Section 15.2.10 of the FSAR containing the transient | ||
analysis for feed water malfunction event. | |||
TACF 1-05-013-R1, Temporary configuration change involving installation of non-nuclear safety | TACF 1-05-013-R1, Temporary configuration change involving installation of non-nuclear safety | ||
low volume high pressure pump into the SI System. | low volume high pressure pump into the SI System. | ||
TACF 1-05-002-063, R1, Temporary installation of TVA Class B piping/tubing and check valve | TACF 1-05-002-063, R1, Temporary installation of TVA Class B piping/tubing and check valve | ||
downstream of 1-VLV-63-834 to provide RHRS pressure relief leakage. | downstream of 1-VLV-63-834 to provide RHRS pressure relief leakage. | ||
FSAR Section 10.4.7 and 10.4.8, Proposed FSAR change to allow Steam Generator Blowdown | FSAR Section 10.4.7 and 10.4.8, Proposed FSAR change to allow Steam Generator Blowdown | ||
to remain in service for various reasons. | to remain in service for various reasons. | ||
ES-1.3, R12, Revised ES-1.3 to modify guidance on stopping and restarting SI pump (PER 04- | ES-1.3, R12, Revised ES-1.3 to modify guidance on stopping and restarting SI pump (PER 04- | ||
000344-000). Screened Out Items:1-SI-OPS-000-003.M R32, Add Glycol Valves In Accordance With 06-NSS-061-035.TI-28 REV 198, Procedure Revision On Unit 1 NIS Power Range Calibration Data | 000344-000). | ||
Screened Out Items: | |||
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M R32, Add Glycol Valves In Accordance With 06-NSS-061-035. | |||
TI-28 REV 198, Procedure Revision On Unit 1 NIS Power Range Calibration Data | |||
0-SI-OPS-068-137.0, Added Precaution And Limitation G To Section 3.2. | 0-SI-OPS-068-137.0, Added Precaution And Limitation G To Section 3.2. | ||
0-SO-14-4 Rev 10, Added Section 8.5 To Provide Instructions For Manual Operation Of | 0-SO-14-4 Rev 10, Added Section 8.5 To Provide Instructions For Manual Operation Of | ||
| Line 811: | Line 1,440: | ||
0-SO-77-11 R15, Revised To Add A Precaution To Monitor Waste Gas Vent Header | 0-SO-77-11 R15, Revised To Add A Precaution To Monitor Waste Gas Vent Header | ||
Frequently. | Frequently. | ||
1-SO-63-1, Rev. 45, Revised section 8.1 step 6 of procedure to make the step conditional. | 1-SO-63-1, Rev. 45, Revised section 8.1 step 6 of procedure to make the step conditional. | ||
2-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 26, Added note 5 to exempt monthly valve stroke of the glycol valve | 2-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 26, Added note 5 to exempt monthly valve stroke of the glycol valve | ||
when the valve was stroked in the previous 7 days. | when the valve was stroked in the previous 7 days. | ||
0-GO-14-4, R12, Revised to incorporate changes in accordance with NB 060785. | 0-GO-14-4, R12, Revised to incorporate changes in accordance with NB 060785. | ||
0-GO-5, Rev. 47, Revised step in section 5.4 concerning control rods, ref. NB 060297; added | 0-GO-5, Rev. 47, Revised step in section 5.4 concerning control rods, ref. NB 060297; added | ||
step to section 5.1 concerning MFPT master controller output, ref. PER 100196-03. | step to section 5.1 concerning MFPT master controller output, ref. PER 100196-03. | ||
1-AR-M1-A, Rev. 38, Revised in response to 060738 which provided additional information | 1-AR-M1-A, Rev. 38, Revised in response to 060738 which provided additional information | ||
regarding the inputs for Window A-5. | regarding the inputs for Window A-5. | ||
DCN D20960A, Sequoyah Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, (ISFSI). | DCN D20960A, Sequoyah Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, (ISFSI). | ||
0-SO-30-10, R31, Revised section 8.15 to provide guidance for Auxiliary Building Chill Water | 0-SO-30-10, R31, Revised section 8.15 to provide guidance for Auxiliary Building Chill Water | ||
Feed and Bleed when system is set up for winter operation. | Feed and Bleed when system is set up for winter operation. | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-4 | |||
2-SI-TDC-068-254, Rev. 5, Surveillance instruction is being changed from 18 months to | |||
conditional. | |||
0-SO-70-1, R34, Added a step and caution to sections 8.5.2 and 8.5.4 to initiate a Work Order | 0-SO-70-1, R34, Added a step and caution to sections 8.5.2 and 8.5.4 to initiate a Work Order | ||
to backfill affected flow transmitter following restoration of CCCS HX. 0B1 or 0B2 after | to backfill affected flow transmitter following restoration of CCCS HX. 0B1 or 0B2 after | ||
maintenance. | maintenance. | ||
0-SO-77-1, Rev.40, Revised to provide guidance on the transfer of the Laundry and Hot | 0-SO-77-1, Rev.40, Revised to provide guidance on the transfer of the Laundry and Hot | ||
Shower Tank to the CDCT; moved guidance on re-circulation of the CDCT to new appendix E. | Shower Tank to the CDCT; moved guidance on re-circulation of the CDCT to new appendix E. | ||
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, R33, Revise note 18 in Appendix A of surveillance instruction to show | 1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, R33, Revise note 18 in Appendix A of surveillance instruction to show | ||
allowable channel deviation of less than or equal to 5%. | allowable channel deviation of less than or equal to 5%. | ||
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs): | |||
84897, 0-PI-ECC-313-595.0 Cannot Be Performed As Currently Written | |||
31739, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NASL-02-3 Describes A Process Measurement Uncertain | |||
99597, Water In Waste Gas Vent Header During Resin Transfer | 99597, Water In Waste Gas Vent Header During Resin Transfer | ||
64337, DG 2-PCV-082-262 Blow Down | 64337, DG 2-PCV-082-262 Blow Down | ||
| Line 836: | Line 1,472: | ||
76900, S/G Blowdown Isolation of AFWP Start. | 76900, S/G Blowdown Isolation of AFWP Start. | ||
20195, ES 1.3, Transfer to RHR Containment Sump requires stopping the SI Pumps if RCS | 20195, ES 1.3, Transfer to RHR Containment Sump requires stopping the SI Pumps if RCS | ||
pressure is greater than 1500 psig. Work Orders:6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE 6-771384-000, Replace the Oil Cooler TCV for the B MCR | pressure is greater than 1500 psig. | ||
Work Orders: | |||
6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE | |||
6-771384-000, Replace the Oil Cooler TCV for the B MCR Chiller | |||
Procedures: | |||
TI-28, Rev. 198, Curve Book | |||
0-SI-OPS-068-137.0, Rev. 19, Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory | |||
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 32, Monthly Shift Log | 1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 32, Monthly Shift Log | ||
1-SI-OPS-000-003.W, Rev. 37, Weekly Shift Log | 1-SI-OPS-000-003.W, Rev. 37, Weekly Shift Log | ||
| Line 843: | Line 1,485: | ||
0-PI-ECC-313-595.0, Rev. 4, Periodic Calibration of Auxiliary Building Heating, Ventilating and | 0-PI-ECC-313-595.0, Rev. 4, Periodic Calibration of Auxiliary Building Heating, Ventilating and | ||
Air Conditioning | Air Conditioning | ||
SPP - 9.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations of Changes, Tests and Experiments, Revision 7. | SPP - 9.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations of Changes, Tests and Experiments, Revision 7. | ||
EN-1-102, 10 CFR 50.59 / 10 CFR 72.48, Reviews, Revision 7.Miscellaneous Documents:PMTI-SQN-21854, DG 1A-A Starting Air 5 Start Capacity | EN-1-102, 10 CFR 50.59 / 10 CFR 72.48, Reviews, Revision 7. | ||
SSD 1 L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level. | Miscellaneous Documents: | ||
SSD 2 -L -68-325, Low RCS Pressurizer Level | PMTI-SQN-21854, DG 1A-A Starting Air 5 Start Capacity Verification | ||
SSD 1- L - 68-325, Low RCS Pressurizer Level | |||
SSD 1 L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level. | |||
SSD 2 -L -68-325, Low RCS Pressurizer Level | |||
SSD 2- L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level. | SSD 2- L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level. | ||
NEI 96-07, Nuclear Energy Institute, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Revision 1. | NEI 96-07, Nuclear Energy Institute, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Revision 1. | ||
Regulatory Guide 1.187, Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Changes, Tests and | Regulatory Guide 1.187, Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Changes, Tests and | ||
Experiments, November 2000. | Experiments, November 2000. | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-5 | |||
Section 1R04: Equipment Alignment | |||
1,2-47W810-1, Flow Diagram - Residual Heat Removal System, Revision 47 | |||
2-47W811-1, Flow Diagram - SI System, Revision 57 | |||
Section 1R05: Fire Protection | |||
SQN Drawing 1,2-47W494-6 Fire Protection Compartmentation-Fire Cells Plan El. 669' & 685' | |||
SQN Fire Protection Report Part II - Fire Protection Plan, Revision 20 | |||
SQN-26-D054/EPM-ABB-IMPFHA, SQN Fire Hazards Analysis Calculation, Appendix A | SQN-26-D054/EPM-ABB-IMPFHA, SQN Fire Hazards Analysis Calculation, Appendix A | ||
Spp-10.10, Control of Transient Combustibles, Revision | Spp-10.10, Control of Transient Combustibles, Revision 4 | ||
Section 1R07: Heat Sink Performance | |||
1,2-47W812-1, Flow Diagram Containment Spray System, Revision | PER 116021, Containment Spray Heat Exchangers Not in Chemical Layup | ||
TVA Letter S64 950922 800, Program Update Regarding NRC GL 89-13 dated September 22, | |||
1995 | |||
1,2-47W812-1, Flow Diagram Containment Spray System, Revision 42 | |||
Section 1R08: Inservice Inspection Activities | |||
Programs/Procedures/Reports | |||
2-SI-SXI-068-114.3, Steam Generator Tubing Inservice Inspection and Augmented Inspections, | |||
Revision 2 | |||
Degradation Assessment for Sequoyah Unit 2 Cycle 14 | Degradation Assessment for Sequoyah Unit 2 Cycle 14 | ||
Operational Assessment Report for Unit 2 Cycle 13 Refueling Outage | Operational Assessment Report for Unit 2 Cycle 13 Refueling Outage | ||
| Line 870: | Line 1,529: | ||
Proc. No. N-UT-64, Rev. 9, Generic Procedure For The UT Examination of Austenitic Pipe | Proc. No. N-UT-64, Rev. 9, Generic Procedure For The UT Examination of Austenitic Pipe | ||
Welds | Welds | ||
Proc. No. N-VT-1, Visual Examination Procedure for ASME Section XI Preservice and Inservice | Proc. No. N-VT-1, Visual Examination Procedure for ASME Section XI Preservice and Inservice | ||
Proc. No. N-VT-15, Rev. 5, Visual Examination of Class MC and Metallic Liners of Class CC | Proc. No. N-VT-15, Rev. 5, Visual Examination of Class MC and Metallic Liners of Class CC | ||
Components of Light-Water Cooled Plants | Components of Light-Water Cooled Plants | ||
SQN Unit 2 Examination Schedule 0-SI-DXI-115.3, Att. | SQN Unit 2 Examination Schedule 0-SI-DXI-115.3, Att.5 | ||
Design Change Package 22061, Pressurizer Safe End Weld Overlays | |||
WO # 06-775288-002, Pressurizer Safe End Weld Overlays | WO # 06-775288-002, Pressurizer Safe End Weld Overlays | ||
Vendor Instruction 0-VI-MOD-068-001 | Vendor Instruction 0-VI-MOD-068-001 | ||
Welding Services Traveler 103804-001 | Welding Services Traveler 103804-001 | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-6 | |||
Corrective Action (PERS) | |||
03-017128-000, NRC inspectors concern that a GAP between the support steel and the pipe | |||
indicated that the dead weight was not being supported. | |||
20732, NRC inspector expressed concern that the NDE procedure N-VT-1 does not address | 20732, NRC inspector expressed concern that the NDE procedure N-VT-1 does not address | ||
GAPS observed during hanger inspections. | |||
107387, Borated Water Leak on lower flange of 20LCV-62-1`8, Boron is dry | 107387, Borated Water Leak on lower flange of 20LCV-62-1`8, Boron is dry | ||
100794, 2A Containment Spray Pump outboard Seal leak. | 100794, 2A Containment Spray Pump outboard Seal leak. | ||
106740, Boric Acid Corrosion on support for SQN-2-VLV-063-0578 | 106740, Boric Acid Corrosion on support for SQN-2-VLV-063-0578 | ||
90714, 2-FCV-63-156 packing leak | 90714, 2-FCV-63-156 packing leak | ||
81632, Leakage observed on pressurizer safe-ends RCW-25-SE and RCW-26-SE.Section 1R11: Licensed Operator | 81632, Leakage observed on pressurizer safe-ends RCW-25-SE and RCW-26-SE. | ||
Section 1R11: Licensed Operator Requalification | |||
Quarterly Review | |||
AOP-I.08, Turbine Impulse Pressure Instrument Malfunction, Revision 8 | |||
FR-S.1, Function Restoration Procedure - Nuclear power Generation/ATWS, Revision 20 | |||
E-0, Reactor Trip or SI, Revision 27 | E-0, Reactor Trip or SI, Revision 27 | ||
ES-0.1, Reactor Trip Response, Revision | ES-0.1, Reactor Trip Response, Revision 30 | ||
Biennial Review | |||
Procedures and Records | |||
TRN 11.4 Continuing Training For Licensed Personnel, Rev. 11. | |||
TRN 1 Administering Training, Rev 17. | |||
OPDP-1 Conduct of Operations, Appendix 0, License Status-Active/Inactive License, Rev. 6. | OPDP-1 Conduct of Operations, Appendix 0, License Status-Active/Inactive License, Rev. 6. | ||
Operations Directive Manual, Appendix B-Qualifications Tracking Requirements, Rev. 2. | Operations Directive Manual, Appendix B-Qualifications Tracking Requirements, Rev. 2. | ||
| Line 896: | Line 1,569: | ||
LER 2005-001-00 Units 1 and 2 | LER 2005-001-00 Units 1 and 2 | ||
LER 2005-002-00 Unit 2 | LER 2005-002-00 Unit 2 | ||
LER 2006-001-00 Units 1and | LER 2006-001-00 Units 1and 2 | ||
JPM 12 | Job Performance Measures | ||
JPM 59 | JPM 163 Steam line Pressure Transmitter fails low. | ||
JPM 80" Local Control of Charging Flow | JPM 33AP Manual Control of AFW Following a Reactor Trip. | ||
JPM 61A2 | JPM 12 Pressurizer Level Control Malfunction. | ||
JPM 72 | JPM 59 Establish Excess Letdown. | ||
JPM 32AP | JPM 80" Local Control of Charging Flow. | ||
JPM 6 | JPM 61A2 Transfer 480V SD Board 2A1-A From Normal to Alternate Supply. | ||
JPM 78 AP | JPM 72 Local Alignment of 1-RM-90-112 to Lower Containment. | ||
A- | JPM 32AP Local Manual Control of S/G PORV. | ||
S-11 LOCA with Loss of RHR Recirculation. Rev 13.Simulator Malfunction Tests:ED15 Loss of 250VDC Battery Board.IA03 | JPM 6 Perform Boration of the RCS From Outside the Main Control Room. | ||
JPM 78 AP Respond to an ATWS Trip the Reactor Locally. | |||
Attachment | |||
A-7 | |||
Simulator Scenarios: | |||
S-13 Uncontrolled Depressurization of All Steam Generators. Rev 12. | |||
S-7 Pressurizer Vapor Space Accident. Rev 15. | |||
S-11 LOCA with Loss of RHR Recirculation. Rev 13. | |||
Simulator Malfunction Tests: | |||
ED15 Loss of 250VDC Battery Board. | |||
IA03 | |||
FW23 | FW23 | ||
FW20 | FW20 | ||
ED08 | |||
ED10 | |||
Transient Tests: | |||
#2 Both Main Feedwater Pumps Trip , AFW fails to start. | |||
#5 Trip of Any Single Reactor Coolant Pump. | |||
#8 Loop 2 Cold-Leg Large Break LOCA with Loss of Offsite Power. | #8 Loop 2 Cold-Leg Large Break LOCA with Loss of Offsite Power. | ||
#9 Main Steam Line Break Inside Containment. | #9 Main Steam Line Break Inside Containment. | ||
#10 Slow RCS Depressurization to Saturation.Normal Tests:2005 Steady State Operation Drift | #10 Slow RCS Depressurization to Saturation. | ||
Normal Tests: | |||
2005 Steady State Operation Drift Test | |||
2005 Steady State Operation Static Test for 100%, 66%, and 44% power. | |||
Section 1R12: Maintenance Effectiveness | |||
TI-4, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending, and Reporting - 10 CFR | |||
50.65, Revision 19 | |||
Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Evaluation | |||
Sentinel Run, October 23 to November 12, 2006 | |||
SQN Plan-of-the-Day, October 26, 2006 | |||
SQN MSS-OPS Daily Schedule Report 24 Hour Look-Ahead, October 25, 2006 | SQN MSS-OPS Daily Schedule Report 24 Hour Look-Ahead, October 25, 2006 | ||
Sentinel Risk Assessment for Failed EDG 2B- | Sentinel Risk Assessment for Failed EDG 2B-B | ||
Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations | |||
0-SI-SFT-311-001.A, Control Room Air-Conditioning System Train A, Revision 1 | |||
UFSAR Section 6.4, Habitability Systems | |||
UFSAR Section 9.4, Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning | UFSAR Section 9.4, Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning | ||
FE 41643, Observed Air Flow Above Design Flow For MCR | FE 41643, Observed Air Flow Above Design Flow For MCR A Air Handling Unit | ||
1,2-47W866-4, Flow Diagram Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning - Control Building, | 1,2-47W866-4, Flow Diagram Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning - Control Building, | ||
Revision 3 | Revision 3 | ||
1,2-47W867-2, Mechanical Air-Conditioning Control Diagram - Control Building, Revision 12 | 1,2-47W867-2, Mechanical Air-Conditioning Control Diagram - Control Building, Revision 12 | ||
B87 951205 003, ERCW Screen Wash System Hydraulic Analysis, Revisions 2 and 3 | B87 951205 003, ERCW Screen Wash System Hydraulic Analysis, Revisions 2 and 3 | ||
0-SI-SXP-067-202.B, ERCW Traveling Screen Wash Pump B-B Performance Test, Revision 8 | 0-SI-SXP-067-202.B, ERCW Traveling Screen Wash Pump B-B Performance Test, Revision 8 | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-8 | |||
0-SO-67-1, Essential Raw Cooling Water, Revision 63 | |||
1,2-45N765-1, Wiring Diagram 6900V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram SH-1, | |||
Revision 14 | Revision 14 | ||
1,2-45N765-2, Wiring Diagram 6900V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram SH-2, | 1,2-45N765-2, Wiring Diagram 6900V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram SH-2, | ||
| Line 930: | Line 1,633: | ||
1,2-47W809-1, Flow Diagram Chemical & Volume Control System | 1,2-47W809-1, Flow Diagram Chemical & Volume Control System | ||
1-108D273-18, Process Control Block Diagram Turbine Impulse Pressure Protection Sets I and | 1-108D273-18, Process Control Block Diagram Turbine Impulse Pressure Protection Sets I and | ||
II, Revision | II, Revision 0 | ||
84070, Diesel Generator 1A-A cable testing. | Section 1R17: Permanent Plant Modifications | ||
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs): | |||
31739, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NASL-02-3 Describes A Process Measurement Uncertain | |||
65752, Specified Post Maintenance Testing Deficiencies | |||
84070, Diesel Generator 1A-A cable testing. | |||
103766, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot Spots | 103766, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot Spots | ||
104337, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot | 104337, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot Spot | ||
Calculation No. SQN-APS-041, 480 VAC Unit Board Load Coordination Study, Revision 4.Work Orders:6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE 2-002298-000, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NSAL-02-3 | Calculations: | ||
Calculation No. SQN- APS - 042, 480 V Turbine Building Common Board Load Coordination, | |||
Short Circuit, Circuit Protection and Voltage Drop Analysis, Revision 4. | |||
Calculation No. SQN-APS-041, 480 VAC Unit Board Load Coordination Study, Revision 4. | |||
Work Orders: | |||
6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE | |||
2-002298-000, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NSAL-02-3 | |||
03-012340-001, Replace degraded portion of 6900 V Diesel Generator 1A-A power cable | 03-012340-001, Replace degraded portion of 6900 V Diesel Generator 1A-A power cable | ||
PP351A between Unit 1 Additional Equip. Bldg. And D/G exciter cubicle. 03-012340-002, Install section of new replacement cable PP351A from AEB-1 to MH-14 via | PP351A between Unit 1 Additional Equip. Bldg. And D/G exciter cubicle. | ||
existing conduit. | 03-012340-002, Install section of new replacement cable PP351A from AEB-1 to MH-14 via | ||
existing conduit. | |||
Assessment | Miscellaneous Documents: | ||
Westinghouse Advisory Letter NSAL-03-9 | |||
ABB Power T&D- Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Final Report Main Generator Transformer Life | |||
Assessment. | |||
Drawings: | |||
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A28, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 1A, Revision 5 | |||
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A30, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 1B, Revision 6. | |||
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A32, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2A, Revision 6. | Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A32, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2A, Revision 6. | ||
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A34, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2B, Revision 5 | Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A34, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2B, Revision 5 | ||
| Line 946: | Line 1,665: | ||
Drawing No. 1, 2-15E500-3, Transformer Taps and Voltage Limits - Auxiliary Power System, | Drawing No. 1, 2-15E500-3, Transformer Taps and Voltage Limits - Auxiliary Power System, | ||
Revision 16. | Revision 16. | ||
Drawing No. 1-45N1504, Wiring Diagrams - Main Single Line 500 KV Switchyard, Revision 29 | Drawing No. 1-45N1504, Wiring Diagrams - Main Single Line 500 KV Switchyard, Revision 29 | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
PER Written Because of Inspection | |||
A-9 | |||
Drawing No. 1-45W1541, Wiring Diagrams AC Schematic Unit 1 Generator & transformer | |||
Circuits, Revision 14 | |||
Procedures: | |||
TI-28, Rev. 198, Curve Book | |||
PER Written Because of Inspection Finding | |||
114743, Superseded ARP revision found in ACR | |||
Section 1R19: Post Maintenance Testing | |||
PER 115780, 2-FCV-74-28 Did Not Appear To Fully Open | |||
2-SI-SXP-074-202.A, RHR Pump 2A-A Performance and Discharge Check Valve Test, | |||
Revision 0 | Revision 0 | ||
WO 06-780773-000, Calibrate 2-FCV-74-28 and Limit | WO 06-780773-000, Calibrate 2-FCV-74-28 and Limit Switches | ||
Section 1R20: Refueling and Outage Activities | |||
0-GO-6, Power Reduction from 30& Reactor Power to Hot Standby, Revision 32 | |||
0-GO-7, Unit Shutdown From Hot Standby to Cold Shutdown, Revision 47 | |||
0-GO-15, Containment Closure Control, Revision 21 | 0-GO-15, Containment Closure Control, Revision 21 | ||
DVD Recording of U2C14 Core Load Verification | DVD Recording of U2C14 Core Load Verification | ||
| Line 956: | Line 1,688: | ||
Tagout Clearance 2-72-2406-RFO, Motor Operated Valve Maintenance on 2-FCV-72-21 | Tagout Clearance 2-72-2406-RFO, Motor Operated Valve Maintenance on 2-FCV-72-21 | ||
0-GO-13, Reactor Coolant System Drain and Fill Operations, Revision 54 | 0-GO-13, Reactor Coolant System Drain and Fill Operations, Revision 54 | ||
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits | Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report | ||
Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing | |||
SPP-8.1 Conduct of Testing, Rev 4 | |||
Section 1EP6: Drill Evaluation | |||
NEI 99-02 Rev 0, March 2000 | |||
Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure (EPIP) - 1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, | |||
Rev 37 | Rev 37 | ||
EPIP-3, Alert, Rev 29 | EPIP-3, Alert, Rev 29 | ||
| Line 963: | Line 1,699: | ||
EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev 36 | EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev 36 | ||
EPIP-6, Technical Support Center, Rev 41 | EPIP-6, Technical Support Center, Rev 41 | ||
EPIP-7, Operations Support Center, Rev | EPIP-7, Operations Support Center, Rev 25 | ||
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), TVA Nuclear (TVAN), Standard Programs and | Section 2OS1: Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas | ||
A- | Procedures, Instructions, Guidance Documents, and Operating Manuals | ||
ANSI/ANS 3.1-1987, Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power | |||
Plants | |||
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), TVA Nuclear (TVAN), Standard Programs and | |||
Attachment | |||
A-10 | |||
Processes (SPP) - 3.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 11 | |||
Active Radiation Work Permits (RWPs) List, dated 12/11/2006 | |||
RP Personnel Identification by Craft Report, dated 12/14/2006 | RP Personnel Identification by Craft Report, dated 12/14/2006 | ||
Task Qualification List (selected individuals), dated December 14, 2006 | Task Qualification List (selected individuals), dated December 14, 2006 | ||
LHRA Key Control Log Sheets (several pages) | LHRA Key Control Log Sheets (several pages) | ||
TVA, TVAN, TRN-20, Health Physics Technician Training, Rev. 13 | TVA, TVAN, TRN-20, Health Physics Technician Training, Rev. 13 | ||
High Radiation Areas at Sequoyah List, document not dated | High Radiation Areas at Sequoyah List, document not dated | ||
SNP RP Organizational Chart (current and proposed changes), document not dated. | SNP RP Organizational Chart (current and proposed changes), document not dated. | ||
TVAN Radiation Protection Peer Team Challenge Update (MS | TVAN Radiation Protection Peer Team Challenge Update (MS Power Point presentation), | ||
dated 12/13/2006 | |||
TVA, TVAN, SPP-5.2, ALARA Program, Rev. 3 | TVA, TVAN, SPP-5.2, ALARA Program, Rev. 3 | ||
RWP 06027010, Rev. 0, Routine Plant Maintenance-Lower Containment All Areas | RWP 06027010, Rev. 0, Routine Plant Maintenance-Lower Containment All Areas | ||
| Line 980: | Line 1,724: | ||
RWP 06037020, Rev. 0, Inservice Inspection-Steam Generator Primary Side 1-4 | RWP 06037020, Rev. 0, Inservice Inspection-Steam Generator Primary Side 1-4 | ||
RWP 06047141, Rev. 0, Refueling-U-2 Reactor Cavity | RWP 06047141, Rev. 0, Refueling-U-2 Reactor Cavity | ||
TVA, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SNP), Radiological Control Instruction (RCI)-01, | TVA, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SNP), Radiological Control Instruction (RCI)-01, Radiation | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-01, Training and Qualification of Health Physics Technicians- | Protection Program | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-01, Training and Qualification of Health Physics Technicians-Radiation | |||
Operations Technicians, effective date 02/24/05 | |||
TVA, SNP, RCI-14, Radiation Work Permit (RWP) Program, Rev. 37 | TVA, SNP, RCI-14, Radiation Work Permit (RWP) Program, Rev. 37 | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-15, Radiological Postings, Rev. 15 | TVA, SNP, RCI-15, Radiological Postings, Rev. 15 | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-24, Control of Very High Radiation Areas, Rev. 7 | TVA, SNP, RCI-24, Control of Very High Radiation Areas, Rev. 7 | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-28, Control of Locked High Radiation Areas, Rev. 5 | TVA, SNP, RCI-28, Control of Locked High Radiation Areas, Rev. 5 | ||
TVA, SNP, RCI-29, Control of Radiation Protection Keys, Rev. | TVA, SNP, RCI-29, Control of Radiation Protection Keys, Rev. 4 | ||
Records and Data Reviewed | |||
SNS VSDS Survey Nos. 120506-2, 120606-8, 120506-15, 120606-10, 120606-7, 120706-2, | |||
120106-10, 120606-6, and 120306-4 | |||
Air Sample Survey Nos. 120406018, 120506021, 120506024, 120506034, 120506037, | Air Sample Survey Nos. 120406018, 120506021, 120506024, 120506034, 120506037, | ||
120506045, 120506048, 120506053, 120606020, 120706010,120406024, 120606028, | 120506045, 120506048, 120506053, 120606020, 120706010,120406024, 120606028, | ||
120506012, and | 120506012, and 120606043 | ||
Corrective Action Program Documents | |||
Nuclear Assurance (NA) - TVAN-Wide - Audit Report No. SSA0502 - Radiological Protection | |||
and Control Audit, dated January 19, 2006 | |||
SQN-RP-05-001, Self-Assessment Report, dated 12/22/04 | SQN-RP-05-001, Self-Assessment Report, dated 12/22/04 | ||
SQN-RP-05-003, Self-Assessment Report, dated 7/29/05 | SQN-RP-05-003, Self-Assessment Report, dated 7/29/05 | ||
| Line 1,000: | Line 1,752: | ||
PER 87610, Key Taken Home | PER 87610, Key Taken Home | ||
PER 82027, High Radiation Readings on Valve | PER 82027, High Radiation Readings on Valve | ||
PER 82643, Unexpected Radiation Level Change | PER 82643, Unexpected Radiation Level Change | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-11 | |||
PER 84532, VHRA Key Inventory | |||
PER 99226, Locked High Radiation Door Locks Sticking | |||
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - Operation of ISFSI | |||
NEI 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 72.48 Implementation, Appendix B | |||
SPP-9.9, 10 CFR 72.48 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments for Independent | |||
Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Revision 1 | Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Revision 1 | ||
Regulatory Guide 3.72 - Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 72.48, Changes, Tests and | Regulatory Guide 3.72 - Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 72.48, Changes, Tests and | ||
| Line 1,014: | Line 1,773: | ||
10 CFR 48 Screening, Revision to Welding Procedures | 10 CFR 48 Screening, Revision to Welding Procedures | ||
10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI-14 | 10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI-14 | ||
10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI- | 10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI-3 | ||
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/150 | |||
Procedures | |||
0-PI-DXX-068-100.R, Monitoring of Reactor Head Canopy Seal Welds For Leakage, Rev. 1 | |||
54-ISI-603-002, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of RPV Closure Head Penetrations | |||
Containing Thermal Sleeves | Containing Thermal Sleeves | ||
54-ISI-604-001, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of Open Tube RPV Closure Head | 54-ISI-604-001, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of Open Tube RPV Closure Head | ||
| Line 1,023: | Line 1,786: | ||
N-VT-17, Visual Examination for Leakage of PWR Reactor Head Penetrations, Rev. 4 | N-VT-17, Visual Examination for Leakage of PWR Reactor Head Penetrations, Rev. 4 | ||
SPP-9.7, Corrosion Control Program, Appendix D, Technical Requirements for the Boric Acid | SPP-9.7, Corrosion Control Program, Appendix D, Technical Requirements for the Boric Acid | ||
Corrosion Control Program, Rev. | Corrosion Control Program, Rev. 13 | ||
Ultrasonic Transducers: 21GB-06001 and 2078- | Records/Reports/Engineering Documents | ||
Equipment Certification Records for the following NDE Equipment: | |||
Blade Probes: S1035 NL, S5002 NL, and S5001 NL | |||
Ultrasonic Transducers: 21GB-06001 and 2078-06001 | |||
Engineering Information Record 51-9027415-000, RPV Head Penetration Inspection Plan and | |||
Coverage Assessment for Sequoyah Units 1 and 2 | Coverage Assessment for Sequoyah Units 1 and 2 | ||
Calculation C-3217-00-02, Sequoyah 1 and 2 CRDM and Instrument Column Nozzle Stress | Calculation C-3217-00-02, Sequoyah 1 and 2 CRDM and Instrument Column Nozzle Stress | ||
Analysis | Analysis | ||
Letter L44 030227 801, Response to issuance of NRC Order | Letter L44 030227 801, Response to issuance of NRC Order | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
A-12 | |||
Corrective Action Documents | |||
PER 115561, Evidence of leakage during canopy seal weld inspection | |||
PER 116540*, EDY calculation not performed every outage | |||
PER 116165*, Transducer frequencies documented incorrectly | PER 116165*, Transducer frequencies documented incorrectly | ||
*Problem Evaluation Reports generated as a result of this | *Problem Evaluation Reports generated as a result of this inspection | ||
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/166 | |||
Surveillance Instruction 2-SI-SIN-063-009-02, Containment Sump Inspection, dated 11/08/06 | |||
DCN 22023, Modify Containment Sump Screens as required by NEI Methodology, dated | |||
11/22/06 | 11/22/06 | ||
Amendment to Facility Operating License No. 302, DPR-79, Revised Transport Analysis | Amendment to Facility Operating License No. 302, DPR-79, Revised Transport Analysis | ||
| Line 1,050: | Line 1,825: | ||
DCN # D22023, "Modify Containment Sump Screens as Required by NEI Methodology", Rev A, | DCN # D22023, "Modify Containment Sump Screens as Required by NEI Methodology", Rev A, | ||
11/22/2006 | 11/22/2006 | ||
Calculation TDI-6009-004, "Module Debris Weight - TVA/Sequoyah - | Calculation TDI-6009-004, "Module Debris Weight - TVA/Sequoyah - 1/2", Rev 2, 10/13/2006 | ||
1/2", Rev 2, 10/13/ | Calculation PCI-5465-S01, "Structural Evaluation of Advanced Design Containment Building | ||
Sump Strainers", Rev 0, 10/20/2006 | Sump Strainers", Rev 0, 10/20/2006 | ||
Routine Work Order 06-774811-000, "Containment RHR Sump 48N919", Rev 5 | Routine Work Order 06-774811-000, "Containment RHR Sump 48N919", Rev 5 | ||
FME Accountability Log, SPP 6.5. | FME Accountability Log, SPP 6.5.1 | ||
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/169 | |||
Procedures, Manuals, and Guidance Documents | |||
NEI 99-02, Mitigating System Performance Index (MSPI) Basis Document, Revision 1 | |||
Selected System Status Reports | |||
0-SI-SXV-063-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing | 0-SI-SXV-063-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing | ||
1,2-SI-SXV-000-201.0, Full Stroking of Category | 1,2-SI-SXV-000-201.0, Full Stroking of Category A and B Valves During Operation | ||
0-SI-SXV-074-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing | 0-SI-SXV-074-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing | ||
1,2-SI-OPS-074-128.0, RHR Discharge Piping Vent | 1,2-SI-OPS-074-128.0, RHR Discharge Piping Vent | ||
1-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test | 1-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test | ||
2-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test | 2-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test | ||
0-SI-SXV-000-221.0, Full Stroking of the Common ERCW and CCS Category | 0-SI-SXV-000-221.0, Full Stroking of the Common ERCW and CCS Category A and B | ||
Valves During Operation | Valves During Operation | ||
A- | Attachment | ||
2-SI-OPS-070-32.A, Component Cooling Water Valves Position Verification Train | |||
AFW NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | A-13 | ||
HPSI NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | 0-SI-OPS-067-682.Q, ERCW Non-Safety Related Flow Balance Valve Position Verification | ||
RHR NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | 0-SI-SXP-067-202.B, ERCW Traveling Screen Wash Pump B-B Performance Test | ||
2-SI-OPS-070-32.A, Component Cooling Water Valves Position Verification Train A | |||
Records and Data | |||
Selected Control Room Logs, January 2004 through December 2006 | |||
EDG NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | |||
AFW NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | |||
HPSI NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | |||
RHR NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005 | |||
Consolidated Data Entry MSPI Derivation Reports Generated November 2006 | Consolidated Data Entry MSPI Derivation Reports Generated November 2006 | ||
MSPI Equipment Functional Failure Data Sheets | MSPI Equipment Functional Failure Data Sheets | ||
Maintenance Rule Unavailability Data Sheets, 2002-2006 | Maintenance Rule Unavailability Data Sheets, 2002-2006 | ||
Maintenance Rule Unreliability Data Sheets, 2002- | Maintenance Rule Unreliability Data Sheets, 2002-2006 | ||
Corrective Action Program Documents | |||
Selected Corrective Action Reports, 2005-2006 | |||
Attachment | |||
LIST OF ACRONYMS | |||
AFW auxiliary feedwater | |||
ANSI American National Standards Institute | |||
AOP abnormal operating procedures | |||
ARC alternate repair criteria | |||
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers | |||
ATWS anticipated transient without scram | |||
AUO auxiliary unit operator | |||
BACC boric acid corrosion control | |||
BMV bare metal visual | |||
CCP cooling charging pump | |||
CCPIT cooling charging pump injection tank | |||
CFR Code of Federal Regulations | |||
CR condition report | |||
CRDM control rod drive mechanism | |||
CVCS chemical volume control system | |||
DCN design change notice | |||
ECCS emergency core cooling system | |||
ECT eddy current testing | |||
EDY effective degradation years | |||
ERCW essential raw cooling water | |||
ETSS examination technique specifications sheet | |||
FCV flow control valve | |||
FE functional evaluation | |||
FME foreign material exclusion | |||
FOSAR foreign object search and recovery | |||
HR high radiation | |||
HUT holdup tank | |||
INPO Institute of Nuclear power Operations | |||
ISFSI independent spent fuel storage installation | |||
ISI inservice inspection | |||
LHRA locked high radiation area | |||
MRP materials reliability program | |||
MSPI mitigating systems performance index | |||
NCV non-cited violation | |||
NDE non-destructive examination | |||
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |||
ODSCC outer diameter stress corrosion cracking | |||
OPDP operations department procedure | |||
PAR publically available records | |||
PER problem evaluation report | |||
PER protective action recommendation | |||
A- | PORV power-operated relief valve | ||
PWSCC primary water stress corrosion cracking | |||
RCP reactor coolant pump | |||
RCS reactor coolant system | |||
RHR residual heat removal | |||
RP radiation protection | |||
Attachment | |||
A-15 | |||
RPVH reactor pressure vessel head | |||
RTP rated thermal power | |||
RWP radiation work permit | |||
RWST refueling water storage tank | |||
SDP significance determination process | |||
SER safety evaluation report | |||
SG steam generator | |||
SI safety injection | |||
SI surveillance instructions | |||
SSC structure, system, or component | |||
TDAFP turbine driven auxiliary feedwater pump | |||
TI temporary instruction | |||
TS technical specification | |||
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority | |||
UFSAR updated final safety analysis report | |||
UHI upper head injection | |||
URI unresolved item | |||
UT ultrasonic testing | |||
WOs work orders | |||
Attachment | |||
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| ML070300881 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah |
| Issue date: | 01/30/2007 |
| From: | Widmann M Reactor Projects Region 2 Branch 6 |
| To: | Singer K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR-06-002, IR-06-005 | |
| Download: ML070300881 (51) | |
See also: IR 05000327/2006005
Text
January 30, 2007
Tennessee Valley Authority
ATTN: Mr. Karl W. Singer
Chief Nuclear Officer and
Executive Vice President
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT
05000327/2006005, 05000328/2006005 AND 07200034/2006002
Dear Mr. Singer:
On December 31, 2006, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed
an inspection at your Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed integrated
inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on January 3, 2007,
with Mr. R. Duet and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety and
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your
licenses. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and
interviewed personnel.
The report documents one NRC-identified finding of very low safety significance. This finding
was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. Additionally, a licensee-identified
violation which was determined to be of very low safety significance is listed in this report.
However, because of their very low safety significance and because they are entered into your
corrective action program, the NRC is treating these findings as non-cited violations (NCVs)
consistent with Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest any NCV in this
report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with
the basis for your denial, to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN.:
Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional
Administrator Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Sequoyah
Nuclear Plant.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publically Available Records (PARS) component of
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NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 6
Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos.: 50-327, 50-328,72-034
Enclosure: Inspection Report 05000327/2006005 and 05000328/2006005 and
07200034/2006002 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
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05000327/2006005, 05000328/2006005 AND 07200034/2006002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REPORT DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REACTOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1R01 Adverse Weather Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1R02 Evaluations of Changes, Tests or Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1R04 Equipment Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1R05 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1R07 Heat Sink Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1R08 Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1R15 Operability Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1R22 Surveillance Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1EP6 Drill Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RADIATION SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2OS1 Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OTHER ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4OA2 Identification & Resolution of Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4OA5 Other Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4OA6 Management Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4OA7 Licensee Identified Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Key Points of Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
List of Documents Reviewed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
List of Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket Nos: 50-327, 50-328,72-034
Report No: 05000327/2006005 and 05000328/2006005 and
07200034/2006002
Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Location: Sequoyah Access Road
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Dates: October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Inspectors: J. Baptist, Acting Senior Resident Inspector
J. Diaz-Velez, Health Physicist (Section 2OS1)
F. Ehrhardt, Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.2)
L. Lake, Reactor Inspector (Section 1R08)
G. Laska, Senior Operations Examiner (Section 1R11.3)
D. Mas-Penaranda, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17)
E. Michel, Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3)
B. Miller, Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R08, 4OA5.2)
R. Moore, Senior Reactor Inspector (Section 4OA5.3)
S. Rose, Senior Operations Engineer (Section 1R11.3)
C. Smith Senior Reactor Inspector (Sections 1R02, 1R17)
M. Speck, Resident Inspector
C. Stancil, Resident Inspector (Section 1EP6)
Approved by: M. Widmann, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 6
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000327/2006005, IR 05000328/2006005; IR 07200034/2006002; 10/01/2006 -
12/31/2006; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2; Licensed Operator Requalification
Program.
The report covered a three-month period of inspection by resident inspectors and
announced inspections by 10 regional inspectors and one resident inspector from
another site. One NRC-identified Green finding, which was also a non-cited violation,
was identified. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green,
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, "Significance
Determination Process" (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be
Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is
described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.
A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems
Green. The inspectors identified a Green, non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 55.53,
Conditions of Licenses for failure to certify the qualifications and status of licensed
operators were current and valid prior to their resumption of license duties. Specific
aspects of the requalification program that were not valid included plant tours that were
not completed with another licensed operator and not completing all shift functions in
positions to which the individuals will be assigned. The licensee entered the finding into
the corrective action program as PER No.112004.
The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the human performance
attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone that affects the cornerstone objective of
ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to respond to initiating
events to prevent undesirable consequences that could pose a potential risk to
operations. The finding was evaluated using the Operator Requalification Human
Performance Significance Determination Process. Under this SDP, record deficiencies
can be either minor or of very low safety significance (Green). This finding was
determined to be Green because it was related to the program for maintaining active
licenses and more than 20% of the records reviewed had deficiencies. (Section 1R11.3).
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
A violation of very low safety significance, which was identified by the licensee, was
reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have
been entered into the licensees corrective action program. This violation and corrective
action are listed in Section 4OA7.
Enclosure
REPORT DETAILS
Summary of Plant Status:
Unit 1 operated at or near 100% rated thermal power (RTP) for the duration of the
reporting period.
Unit 2 operated at or near 100% RTP until November 27, 2006 when it shut down for a
refueling outage. Unit 2 achieved criticality on December 24, 2006, and reached 100%
RTP on December 29, 2006, where it remained for the duration of the reporting period.
1. REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity
1R01 Adverse Weather Protection
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed design features and licensee preparations for protecting the
essential raw cooling water (ERCW) intake structure and both Unit 1 and 2 refueling
water storage tanks (RWSTs) from extreme cold and freezing conditions. The
inspectors reviewed the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), and Technical
Specifications (TS), reviewed and observed implementation of licensee freeze protection
procedures, and walked down portions of the systems to assess the status of system
deficiencies and the system readiness for extreme cold weather. Inspectors performed
corrective action program keyword searches to verify deficiencies were being identified
at an appropriate level and that actions were taken to correct problems. Documents
reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R02 Evaluations of Changes, Tests or Experiments
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed selected samples of 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations to verify that
the licensee had appropriately considered the conditions under which changes to the
facility, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), or procedures may be made,
and tests conducted, without prior NRC approval. The inspectors reviewed ten
evaluations completed for changes made by the licensee without prior NRC approval.
The inspectors also reviewed documents prepared in connection with the changes.
Documents reviewed included supporting analyses, the UFSAR, and drawings to verify
that the licensee had correctly concluded that the changes could be made without
obtaining a license amendment. The ten evaluations reviewed are listed in the
Attachment to this report.
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Additionally, the inspectors reviewed samples of changes for which the licensee had
determined that evaluations were not required. The reviews were performed to verify
that the licensees conclusions to screen out these changes were correct, and the
changes were made in compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. The sixteen
screened out changes reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
The inspectors also reviewed selected problem evaluation reports (PERs) to verify that
plant problems were evaluated for root/apparent causes; extent of condition; and that
the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the
identified plant problem.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R04 Equipment Alignment
a. Inspection Scope
Partial System Walkdowns. The inspectors performed a partial walkdown of the
following three systems to verify the operability of redundant or diverse trains and
components when safety equipment was inoperable. The inspectors attempted to
identify any discrepancies that could impact the function of the system, and, therefore,
potentially increase risk. The inspectors reviewed applicable operating procedures,
walked down control system components and verified that selected breakers, valves,
and support equipment were in the correct position to support system operation. The
inspectors also verified that the licensee had properly identified and resolved equipment
alignment problems that could cause initiating events or impact the capability of
mitigating systems or barriers and entered them into the corrective action program.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- Residual Heat Removal (RHR) Train 2B during maintenance on Train 2A
- Emergency Diesels 1A, 1B, and 2A during diesel 2B Outage
- Unit 2 Spent Fuel Pool Cooling during full core offload
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R05 Fire Protection
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors conducted a tour of the eight areas listed below to assess the material
condition and operational status of fire protection features. The inspectors verified that
combustibles and ignition sources were controlled in accordance with the licensees
administrative procedures, fire detection and suppression equipment was available for
use; that passive fire barriers were maintained in good material condition; and that
compensatory measures for out-of-service, degraded, or inoperable fire protection
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equipment were implemented in accordance with the licensees fire plan. Documents
reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- Control Building Elevation 669 (Mechanical Equipment Room, 250-VDC Battery
and Battery Board Rooms)
- Control Building Elevation 706 (Cable Spreading Room)
- Control Building Elevation 685 (Auxiliary Instrument Rooms)
- Auxiliary Building Elevation 690 (Corridor)
- Emergency Diesel Generator Building
- Control Building Elevation 732 (Mechanical Equipment Room and Relay Room)
- Auxiliary Building Elevation 714 (Corridor)
- Unit 2 Residual Heat Removal/Containment Spray Heat Exchanger Rooms
The inspectors observed the performance of the site fire brigade during unannounced
drills on March 29, 2006, and September 30, 23006, and reviewed the drill critique
report for an unannounced drill on October 3, 2006, to evaluate the readiness of the fire
brigade to fight fires and to assess the drill against the requirements of the Sequoyah
Nuclear Plant Fire Protection Report, Revision 17. The observed drills simulated fires at
the 480-volt Reactor Motor Operated Valve Board 1B1-B and the Motor-driven Auxiliary
Feedwater Pump 2A-A. The reviewed drill critique was for fire brigade response to a fire
alarm report from the Unit 1 RWST. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following
aspects of the drills: use of protective clothing, use of breathing apparatus, proper use
of fire hoses, control of the drill scenario, and recurrence of identified deficiencies.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R07 Heat Sink Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors observed performance and reviewed the results of the following activity
to verify the heat exchangers readiness and availability. Inspectors interviewed
maintenance and testing personnel and the system engineer, reviewed corrective action
program documents, previous heat exchanger flow rate data, and inspected the heat
exchanger internals for cleanliness. Inspectors also walked down the system while in
operation looking for evidence of leaks following system restoration. Documents
reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- WO 06-777564-000, Open 2B Containment Spray Heat Exchanger for Eddy
Current Inspection
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
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1R08 Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities (71111.08)
.1 Piping and Pressure Boundary Systems ISI
a. Inspection Scope
From December 4 - December 8, 2006, the inspectors observed and reviewed the
licensees implementation of their ISI program for monitoring degradation of the reactor
coolant system (RCS) boundary and other risk significant piping system boundaries for
Unit 2. The inspectors observed and reviewed a sample of American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME),Section XI, Section III, and Risk Informed ISI required
examinations, in order of risk priority, as identified in Section 71111.08-03 of inspection
procedure 71111.08, Inservice Inspection Activities based upon the ISI activities
available for review during the onsite inspection period.
The inspectors conducted an on-site review of nondestructive examination (NDE)
activities to evaluate compliance with TSs and the applicable editions of ASME Section
V and Section XI to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately
evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section XI
acceptance standards.
The inspectors observed the following examinations:
Manual Ultrasonic Examination:
Visual (VT3) examination of the following Hangers:
- 2-CVCH-004
- 2-CVCH-007
- 2-CVCH-010
- 2-CVCH-037
Qualification and certification records for examiners, inspection equipment, and
consumables along with the applicable NDE procedures for the above ISI examination
activities were reviewed and compared to requirements stated in ASME Section V and
The inspectors observed in-process welding activities for the following ASME pressure
boundary locations. Inspectors reviewed quality records for welding procedures,
procedure qualification, welder qualification, and filler metal certification.
The inspectors observed a sample of in-process weld-overlay activities for the following
Pressurizer nozzles:
- Pressurizer Spray Nozzle
- Pressurizer Surge Nozzle
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b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.2 Reactor Vessel Upper Head Penetrations
The inspectors completed TI2515/150, Reactor Pressure Vessel Head and Head
Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA-03009) (Unit2), this outage. See Section 4OA5.2.
.3 Boric Acid Corrosion Control (BACC) ISI
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the licensees BACC 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 Bulletin 2002-01 Reactor Pressure
Vessel Head Degradation and Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Integrity.
The inspectors conducted an on-site record review as well as an independent walkdown
of parts of the reactor building that are not normally accessible during at-power
operations to evaluate compliance with licensee BACC program requirements. In
particular, the inspectors assessed whether the visual examinations focused on
locations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety significant components
and that degraded or non-conforming conditions were properly identified in the
licensees corrective action program.
The inspectors reviewed a sample of engineering evaluations completed for boric acid
found on reactor coolant system piping and components. The inspectors also reviewed
licensee corrective actions implemented for evidence of boric acid leakage to confirm
that they were consistent with requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code and 10
CFR 50 Appendix B Criterion XVI.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
a. Inspection Scope
From December 11-15, 2006, the inspectors reviewed the Unit 2 Steam Generator (SG)
tube eddy current testing (ECT) examination activities to ensure compliance with TSs,
applicable industry operating experience and technical guidance documents, and ASME
Code Section XI requirements.
The inspectors reviewed licensee SG inspection activities to ensure that ECT
inspections were conducted in accordance with the licensees SG Program and
applicable industry standards. The inspectors reviewed the SG examination scope,
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ECT acquisition procedures, Examination Technique Specification Sheets (ETSS), ECT
analysis guidelines, the most recent SG degradation assessment and operational
assessment, and also the condition monitoring results as they became available. The
inspectors reviewed documentation to ensure that the ECT probes and equipment
configurations used were qualified to detect the expected types of SG tube degradation.
The inspectors ensured that all tubes evaluated in condition monitoring were
appropriately screened for in-situ testing. No tubes met the criteria for in-situ testing. In
addition, the inspectors ensured that the licensee had appropriately implemented the
NRC-approved Alternate Repair Criteria (ARC) applicable to tubes that experienced
outer diameter stress corrosion cracking (ODSCC) at tube support plates.
The inspectors monitored the licensees secondary side activities, which included a
foreign object search and recovery (FOSAR) for loose parts, and sludge lancing. As
part of an industry commitment, the licensee was required to remove a tube from
service for destructive testing. The inspectors monitored this evolution to ensure there
was no damage to other tubes or other parts of the SG.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.5 Identification and Resolution of Problems
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors performed a review of piping system ISI related problems that were
identified by the licensee and entered into the corrective action program. The inspectors
reviewed corrective action documents to confirm that the licensee had appropriately
described the scope of the problems. Additionally, the inspectors review included
confirmation that the licensee had an appropriate threshold for identifying issues and
had implemented effective corrective actions. The inspectors evaluated the threshold
for identifying issues through interviews with licensee staff and review of licensee
actions to incorporate lessons learned from industry issues related to the ISI program.
The inspectors performed these reviews to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50,
Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Action, requirements. The corrective action
documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
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1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program
.1 Quarterly Inspection
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors observed licensed operator requalification simulator testing on October
24, 2006. The testing involved a failed impulse pressure transmitter failure followed by
loss of condenser vacuum and automatic turbine trip. The reactor failed to automatically
trip and resulted in an anticipated transient without scram (ATWS). The ATWS was
compounded by the inability to trip the reactor from the Main Control Room, auxiliary
feedwater control valves failed to operate automatically for Steam Generators Number 1
and 2, and the Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump (TDAFP) was unable to supply
feedwater, all of which required operator action. As plant conditions were being
stabilized, a pressurizer power operated relief valve (PORV) failed open and required
operators to shut its blocking valve.
The inspectors observed crew performance in terms of communications; ability to take
timely and proper actions; prioritizing, interpreting and verifying alarms; correct use and
implementation of procedures, including the alarm response procedures and emergency
plan event classification; timely control board operation and manipulation, including high
risk operator actions; oversight and direction provided by shift manager, including the
ability to identify and implement appropriate TS actions; independent event classification
by the Shift Technical Advisor; and group dynamics involved in crew performance. The
inspectors also observed the examining staffs assessment of the crews performance
and compared them to inspector observations. Documents reviewed are listed in the
Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.2 Annual Review of Licensee Requalification Examination Results
a. Inspection Scope
On November 17, 2006, the licensee completed the comprehensive requalification
biennial written examinations and annual operating tests required to be given to all
licensed operators by 10 CFR 55.59(a)(2). The inspectors performed an in-office review
of the overall pass/fail results of the written examinations, individual operating tests, and
the crew simulator operating tests. These results were compared to the thresholds
established in Manual Chapter 609 Appendix I, Operator Requalification Human
Performance Significance Determination Process.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure
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.3 Licensed Operator Requalification Program - Biennial Review
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed facility operating history and associated documents in
preparation for this inspection. While onsite the inspectors reviewed documentation,
interviewed licensee personnel, and observed the administration of operating tests and
written examinations associated with the licensees operator requalification program.
Each of the activities performed by the inspectors was done to assess the effectiveness
of the licensee in implementing requalification requirements identified in 10 CFR 55,
Operators Licenses. The evaluations were also performed to determine if the licensee
effectively implemented operator requalification guidelines established in NUREG 1021,
Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, and Inspection
Procedure 71111.11, Licensed Operator Requalification Program. The inspectors also
evaluated the licensees simulation facility for adequacy for use in operator licensing
examinations using ANSI/ANS-3.5-1985, American National Standard for Nuclear
Power Plant Simulators for use in Operator Training and Examination. The inspectors
observed two crews during the performance of the operating tests. Documentation
reviewed included written examinations, job performance measures, simulator
scenarios, licensee procedures, on-shift records, licensed operator qualification records,
watchstanding and medical records, simulator modification request records and
performance test records, the feedback process, and remediation plans. Documents
reviewed during the inspection are listed in the Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
Introduction: A Green NCV was identified for failure to certify that the qualifications and
status of licensed operators were current and valid prior to their resumption of license
duties. The applicable requirements of 10 CFR 55.53, Conditions of Licenses for
license reactivation were not met. Specific aspects of the requalification program that
were not valid included plant tours that were not completed with another licensed
operator and not completing all shift functions in the position to which the individual will
be assigned.
Description: The inspectors identified problems with several aspects of the reactivation
process for licensed operators who had been reactivated between October 1, 2004 and
September 30, 2006. The inspectors performed a detailed review for 5 of the 15
individuals who had licenses reactivated during this time period.
The inspectors identified that complete tours of the plant were not being conducted in
accordance with OPDP-1 Operations Department Procedure, Revision 6 and 10 CFR
55.53 requirements. Some individuals reactivating their licenses were performing the
required plant tours without being accompanied by another licensed individual. The
inspectors also identified that some individuals reactivating their licenses had
documented standing watch in non-TS positions, i.e., those positions that TSs do not
require a licensed operator to fill. 10 CFR 55.53, requires that an authorized
representative of the facility certify that individuals reactivating their license must
complete a minimum of 40 hours4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> of shift functions in the position to which the individual
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will be assigned and under the direction of a reactor operator or senior reactor operator
as appropriate. The 40 hours4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> shall also include a complete tour of the plant.
The inspectors noted that the licensee performed a self assessment of the licensed
operator requalification program on September 11-26, 2006. The assessment identified
problems in several different areas related to operator license reactivation and
maintenance of active license process. Specifically, one licensed operators reactivation
documents could not be located, two licensed operators were returned to active status
without all required training completed, and one inactive licensed operator assumed
licensed duties without being reactivated.
Analysis: The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to properly certify and
maintain the reactivation records of licensed operators and the failure to perform plant
tours with another licensed operator and complete shift functions in the position to which
the individual will be assigned is a performance deficiency because the licensee must
satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 55.53 for license reactivation.
The finding is more than minor because it is associated with the human performance
attribute of the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone and adversely affects the cornerstone
objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of operators to response to
initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. The failure to properly reactivate
the licenses of operators could adversely impact their performance. The finding was
evaluated using the Operator Requalification Human Performance Significance
Determination Process. Under this SDP, record deficiencies can be either minor or of
very low safety significance (Green). This finding was determined to be Green because
it was related to the program for maintaining active licenses and more than 20% of the
records reviewed had deficiencies.
Enforcement: 10 CFR 55.53.(f) Conditions of Licenses requires, in part, that an
authorized representative of the facility licensee shall certify that qualifications and
status of operator licensees are current and valid prior to the resumption of license
duties. Included in the certification required by 10 CRF 55.53 is that the individual
complete a minimum of 40 hours4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> of shift functions in the position to be assigned and
also complete a plant tour while accompanied by a licensed operator. Contrary to the
above, the licensee did not properly certify that qualifications and status were current
and valid prior to allowing operators to perform licensed duties.
The failure to properly reactivate licensed operators was determined to be of very low
safety significance (Green) and has been entered into the licensees corrective action
program as PER No.112004. The finding is being treated as an NCV consistent with
Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy: NCV 05000327,328/2006005-01, Failure
to certify qualifications and status of licensed operators were current and valid in
accordance with 10CFR 55.53.
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1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the following three maintenance activities to verify the
effectiveness of the activities in terms of: 1) appropriate work practices; 2) identifying
and addressing common cause failures; 3) scoping in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65
(b); 4) characterizing reliability issues for performance; 5) trending key parameters for
condition monitoring; 6) charging unavailability for performance; 7) classification in
accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2); 8) appropriateness of performance
criteria for Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) and functions classified as
(a)(2); and 9) appropriateness of goals and corrective actions for SSCs and functions
classified as (a)(1). Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- PER 115421, B-B Main Control Room Ventilation
- PER 115780, 2B Residual Heat Removal HX Outlet Valve 74-28 Failure
- PER 85481, Repeated Packing Leaks of Safety Injection (SI) Valve 2-FCV-63-156
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the following six activities to verify that the appropriate risk
assessments were performed prior to removing equipment from service for
maintenance. The inspectors verified that risk assessments were performed as
required by 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4), and were accurate and complete. When emergent
work was performed, the inspectors verified that the plant risk was promptly reassessed
and managed. The inspectors verified the appropriate use of the licensees risk
assessment tool and risk categories in accordance with Procedure SPP-7.1, On-Line
Work Management, Revision 8, and Instruction 0-TI-DSM-000-007.1, Risk Assessment
Guidelines, Revision 8. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- Unit 2 ECCS Train A Room Cooler Outage
- Unplanned EDG 2B Inoperability
- 2-SI-OPS-082-26A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35
- ORAM Orange risk condition from Unit 2 midloop activities prior to vacuum refill
- Franklin 500KV line tripped resulting in Technical Specification 3.8.1.1 entry
- Unit 2 initial RCS level drain to partial draindown condition
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
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1R15 Operability Evaluations
a. Inspection Scope
For the five operability evaluations described in the PERs listed below, the inspectors
evaluated the technical adequacy of the evaluations to ensure that TS operability was
properly justified and the subject component or system remained available, such that no
unrecognized increase in risk occurred. The inspectors reviewed the UFSAR to verify
that the system or component remained available to perform its intended function. In
addition, the inspectors reviewed compensatory measures implemented to verify that
the compensatory measures worked as stated and the measures were adequately
controlled. The inspectors also reviewed a sampling of PERs to verify that the licensee
was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- PER 111814, Train A MCR Air-Conditioning System Air Flow Greater Than
Acceptance Criteria
- PERs 114769, 114941, Emergency Diesel Generator 2B Feeder Breaker Failed
to Close When Required
- PER 109326, ERCW Screen Wash Pump B-B Failed Pump Performance Test
- PER 115490, Charging Pump Discharge Manual Isolation Valve Appendix R
Operability
- PER 117113, Unit 1 Steam Generator Levels Exhibited Lowering Trend
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified. An unresolved item (URI) is discussed
below.
Inability to Perform Actions Required by AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown
Introduction: The inspectors identified an Unresolved Item (URI) for not promptly
identifying and correcting problems associated with manual valve 2-62-527. These
problems resulted in operators not being able to comply with licensee procedure AOP-
N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown due to manual valve 2-62-527 not being able to
be closed within the 13 minutes required.
Description: On October 28, 2005, a procedure change to AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire
Safe Shutdown, was implemented. This change incorporated updated guidance
provided by a Westinghouse technical bulletin (TB -04-022) concerning RCP seal
performance during Appendix R fires and a loss of all pump seal cooling. This change
reduced the time available to perform manual actions and restore RCP seal flow from 24
minutes to 13 minutes. In the event of an Appendix R fire resulting in a spurious safety
injection signal, plant procedures required that all RCS injection sources be stopped to
prevent filling the pressurizer solid. The vendor guidance stated that actions taken to
prevent this condition and restore RCP seal flow should be completed within 13 minutes
to prevent seal damage. The actions outlined by AOP-N.08 required an auxiliary unit
operator (AUO) to manipulate several valves in the appropriate Charging Pump room
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and then a CCP restarted to restore seal flow. Specifically, the AUO was to open a
dedicated flow path to the RCP seals using manual valve 62-526 (A-train), or 62-534 (B-
train) and close the associated CCP manual discharge valve,62-527 (A-train) or 62-533
(B-train) to the CCP Injection Tank (CCPIT). To support the procedure change, these
manipulations were subjected to a manual action validation that consisted of a table top
review of the necessary steps. The licensee determined that the CCP manual
discharge valves to the CCPIT could be closed by an individual AUO in 5 minutes and
20 seconds.
Prior to the procedure being approved, PER 91383 was written on October 24, 2005.
The PER addressed concerns by at least one plant AUO that the manual actions
required by the change to procedure AOP-N.08 may not be able to be completed within
the time required. PER 91383 requested the need to further evaluate the time
necessary to perform the manual actions by actual valve manipulations, or whether
additional procedure changes were needed to provide more margin to the required time.
The corrective action planned was to perform a timed valve stroke of CCP discharge
valve 2-62-527 to validate procedural change assumptions. Work Order (WO) 06-
771729-000 was written to implement and track this action during an appropriate CCP
maintenance period. PER 91383 was closed as completed on February 24, 2006 based
on the WO being written. On November 9, 2006, during a self-assessment, the licensee
determined that the WO had not been completed and was not scheduled for
performance until January 22, 2007. PER 114455 was written to document the
incomplete corrective action. Upon review of PER 114455, the inspectors questioned
the licensee on the valves history, the status of corrective actions, and whether a valid
safety concern existed if the valve could not be operated within the prescribed time.
Prior to resolution by the licensee, on November 27, 2006, during Unit 2 refueling
outage activities, operators closed valve 2-62-527 to support maintenance. The
operators reported that the valve was very difficult to operate and required
approximately 30 minutes for two AUOs to shut the valve. This observation was
documented in in PER 115490 and supported the initial concern expressed in PER
91383.
This information prompted the license to evaluate the consequences of the additional
time needed to operate valve 2-62-527 with plant Appendix R procedures. Functional
Evaluation (FE) 41722 was drafted and the licensee determined that RCP seal
degradation would not occur if RCP seal flow was restored with a CCP prior to
completing of the Appendix R Fire safe shutdown manual actions The licensee also
evaluated whether the same problems were likely for other Appendix R manual valves. .
The licensee drafted a document to support the determination that other valves in both
units could be operated in adequate time in the event of an Appendix R fire.
Analysis: The inspectors determined that the delay in implementing the WO resulted in
not promptly identifying and correcting problems with manual valve 2-62-527 resulting in
operators not being able to comply with procedure AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe
Shutdown. The corrective action for PER 91383 was closed to a WO and rescheduled
several times in the work control process with a performance date of January 22, 2007.
The inspectors referenced Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0612 and determined the
finding is more than minor because if left uncorrected, the licensee would not be able to
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comply with AOP-N.08. The finding is associated with the mitigating system
cornerstone and could be reasonably viewed as affecting the cornerstone objective to
ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating
events to prevent undesirable consequences. This finding is unresolved pending the
review of supporting documentation and completion of the significance determination.
Enforcement: Pending additional information involving the circumstances surrounding
the event, its extent of condition and completion of the significance determination, this
finding is identified as URI 05000328/2006005-02, Inability to Perform Required Actions
of AOP-N.08, Appendix R Fire Safe Shutdown.
1R17 Permanent Plant Modifications
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors performed independent design reviews of six plant modifications in the
Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity cornerstone areas, to verify
that the plant modifications did not have any adverse effects on system availability,
reliability, and functional capability. Documents reviewed included procedures,
engineering calculations, modification design and implementation packages, work
orders, Condition Reports (CRs), applicable sections of the UFSAR, TSs, and design
basis information. The plant modifications and the associated attributes reviewed are as
follows:
DCN D22050, Pressurizer Relief Tank Level Transmitter Removed (Barrier Integrity)
- Control Signal
- Energy Needs
- Process Medium
- Update of Licensee Documents
DCN D21781, Change Steam Generator Narrow Range Level Transmitter Scaling
(Mitigating System)
- Control Signal
- Energy Needs
- Process Medium
- Update of Licensee Documents
- Operations
DCN D21911, Replace Containment Isolation Valve 2-FCV-030-0014(Barrier Integrity)
- Pressure Boundary
- Structural
- Process Medium
- Update of Licensee Documents
- Materials/Replacement Components
DCN 21900, Replace Unit 1B Main Bank Transformer and Associated Fire Protection
Ring Header, Revision A.(Initiating Event)
- Energy Needs
- Control Signals
- Post-Installation Testing
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- Update of Licensee Documents
- Functional Testing Adequacy and Results
DCN D21971, Replace Cable PP351A for D/G 1A-A, Revision A. (Mitigating Systems)
- Materials/ Replacement
- Failure Modes
- Post-Installation Testing
- Update of Licensee Documents
- Functional Testing Adequacy and Results
DCN D21827, Revise Setting on Raw Cooling Water Pump Breaker, Revision A.
- Control Signals
- Response Time
- Post-Insulation Testing
- Update of Licensee Documents
- Functional Testing Adequacy and Results
The inspectors also performed field inspections of selected plant modifications to verify
that the as-built installation complied with design requirements delineated in approved
design documents. Additionally, the inspectors reviewed selected PERs to verify that
plant problems were evaluated for root/apparent causes, extent of condition, and that
the developed corrective actions were adequate to ensure recurrence control of the
identified plant problem.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R19 Post-Maintenance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the five post-maintenance tests listed below to verify that
procedures and test activities ensured system operability and functional capability. The
inspectors reviewed the licensees test procedure to verify that the procedure
adequately tested the safety function(s) that may have been affected by the
maintenance activity, that the acceptance criteria in the procedure were consistent with
information in the applicable licensing basis and/or design basis documents, and that
the procedure had been properly reviewed and approved. The inspectors also
witnessed the test or reviewed the test data, to verify that test results adequately
demonstrated restoration of the affected safety function(s). Documents reviewed are
listed in the Attachment to this report.
- WO 05-782379-000, Breaker Changeout for Motor-driven Auxiliary Feedwater
(AFW) Pump 2B
- 2-SI-OPS-000-009.0, Actuation of Emergency Core Cooling Systems (ECCS)
and Boron Injection Flowpath Valves Via SI Signal, Revision 1
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- 2-SI-SLT-088-156.0, Containment Integrated Leak Rate Test, Revision 2
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities
a. Inspection Scope
For the Unit 2 refueling outage that began on November 27, 2006, the inspectors
evaluated licensee activities to verify that the licensee considered risk in developing
outage schedules, followed risk reduction methods developed to control plant
configuration, developed mitigation strategies for the loss of key safety functions, and
adhered to operating license and TS requirements that ensure defense-in-depth. The
inspectors also walked down portions of Unit 2 not normally accessible during at-power
operations to verify that safety-related and risk-significant SSCs were maintained in an
operable condition. Specifically, between November 27, 2006, and December 26, 2006,
the inspectors performed inspections and reviews of the following outage activities.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
- Outage Plan. The inspectors reviewed the outage safety plan and contingency
plans to confirm that the licensee had appropriately considered risk, industry
experience, and previous site-specific problems in developing and implementing
a plan that assured maintenance of defense-in-depth.
- Reactor Shutdown. The inspectors observed the shutdown in the control room
from the time the reactor was tripped until operators placed it on the RHR
system for decay heat removal to verify that TS cooldown restrictions were
followed. The inspectors also toured the lower containment as soon as
practicable after reactor shutdown to observe the general condition of the RCS
and emergency core cooling system components and to look for indications of
previously unidentified leakage inside the polar crane wall.
- Licensee Control of Outage Activities. On a daily basis, the inspectors attended
the licensee outage turnover meeting, reviewed PERs, and reviewed the
defense-in-depth status sheets to verify that status control was commensurate
with the outage safety plan and in compliance with the applicable TS when
taking equipment out-of-service. The inspectors further toured the main control
room and areas of the plant daily to ensure that the following key safety
functions were maintained in accordance with the outage safety plan and TS:
electrical power, decay heat removal, spent fuel cooling, inventory control,
reactivity control, and containment closure. The inspectors also observed a
tagout of the containment spray heat exchanger to verify that the equipment was
appropriately configured to safely support the work or testing. To ensure that
RCS level instrumentation was properly installed and configured to give accurate
information, the inspectors reviewed the installation of the Mansell level
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monitoring system. Specifically, the inspectors discussed the system with
engineering, walked it down to verify that it was installed in accordance with
procedures and adequately protected from inadvertent damage, verified that
Mansell indication properly overlapped with pressurizer level instruments during
pressurizer draindown, verified that operators properly set level alarms to
procedurally required setpoints, and verified that the system consistently tracked
while lowering RCS level to reduced inventory conditions. The inspectors also
observed operators compare the Mansell indications with locally-installed
ultrasonic level indicators during entry into mid-loop conditions.
- Refueling Activities. The inspectors observed fuel movement at the spent fuel
pool and at the refueling cavity in order to verify compliance with TS and that
each assembly was properly tracked from core offload to core reload. In order to
verify proper licensee control of foreign material, the inspectors verified that
personnel were properly checked before entering any foreign material exclusion
(FME) areas, reviewed FME procedures, and verified that the licensee followed
the procedures. To ensure that fuel assemblies were loaded in the core
locations specified by the design, the inspectors independently reviewed the
recording of the licensees final core verification.
- Reduced Inventory and Mid-Loop Conditions. Prior to the outage, the inspectors
reviewed the licensees commitments to Generic 88-17, Loss of Decay Heat
Removal. Before entering reduced inventory conditions the inspectors verified
that these commitments were in place, that plant configuration was in
accordance with those commitments, and that distractions from unexpected
conditions or emergent work did not affect operator ability to maintain the
required reactor vessel level. While in mid-loop conditions, the inspectors
verified that licensee procedures for closing the containment upon a loss of
decay heat removal were in effect, that operators were aware of how to
implement the procedures, and that other personnel were available to close
containment penetrations if needed.
- Heatup and Startup Activities. The inspectors toured the containment prior to
reactor startup to verify that debris that could affect the performance of the
containment sump had not been left in the containment. The inspectors
reviewed the licensees mode change checklists to verify that appropriate
prerequisites were met prior to changing TS modes. To verify RCS integrity and
containment integrity, the inspectors further reviewed the licensees RCS
leakage calculations and containment isolation valve lineups. In order to verify
that core operating limit parameters were consistent with core design, the
inspectors also reviewed low power physics testing results and the Core
Operating Limits Report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
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1R22 Surveillance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
For the seven surveillance tests identified below, by witnessing testing and/or reviewing
the test data, the inspectors verified that the SSCs involved in these tests satisfied the
requirements described in the TS surveillance requirements, the UFSAR, applicable
licensee procedures, and that the tests demonstrated that the SSCs were capable of
performing their intended safety functions. Documents reviewed are listed in the
Attachment to this report. Those tests included the following:
- 1-SI-MIN-061-108.0, Ice Condenser Intermediate Deck Door Weekly Inspection,
Revision 2
- 2-SI-ICC-090-106.0, Channel Calibration of Containment Building Lower
Compartment Air Monitor 2-R-90-106, Revision 9***
- 0-SI-SXV-001-859.0, Testing and Setting of Main Steam Safety Valves, Revision 9
- 2-SI-OPS-082-026.A, Loss of Offsite Power with SI - DG 2A-A Test, Revision 35
- 0-SI-MIN-061-109.0, Ice Condenser Intermediate and Lower Inlet Doors and
Vent Curtains, Revision 4*
- 2-SI-OPS-003-118.0 AFW pump and Valve Auto Actuation, Revision 18
- 2-SI-SXP-003-003-202.S, Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 2A-S
Comprehensive Performance Test, Revision 4**
- This procedure included an outage ice condenser system surveillance
- This procedure included inservice testing requirements
- This procedure included a RCS leakage detection surveillance
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP6 Drill Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
Resident inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine licensee emergency drill on
October 3, 2006, to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification,
notification, and protective action recommendation (PARs) development activities. The
inspectors observed emergency response operations in the simulated control room to
verify that event classification and notifications were done in accordance with EPIP-1,
Emergency Plan Classification Matrix, Revision 38. The inspectors also attended the
licensee critique of the drill to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those
identified by the licensee in order to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying
failures. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment to this report.
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b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
2. RADIATION SAFETY
Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety (OS)
2OS1 Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas
a. Inspection Scope
Access Control Licensee program activities for monitoring workers and controlling
access to radiologically significant areas and tasks were inspected. The inspector
evaluated procedural guidance; directly observed implementation of administrative and
established physical controls; assessed worker exposures to radiation and radioactive
material; and appraised radiation worker and technician knowledge of, and proficiency
in, the implementation of Radiation Protection (RP) program activities.
During the inspection, radiological controls for ongoing refueling activities for Unit 2 were
observed and discussed. Reviewed tasks included steam generator non-destructive
testing, containment sump modifications, and refueling activities. In addition, licensee
controls for selected tasks scheduled and on-going during the current refueling outage
were assessed. The evaluations included, as applicable, Radiation Work Permit (RWP)
details; use and placement of dosimetry and air sampling equipment; electronic
dosimeter set-points, and monitoring and assessment of worker dose from direct
radiation and airborne radioactivity source terms. Effectiveness of established controls
was assessed against area radiation and contamination survey results, and
occupational doses received. Physical and administrative controls and their
implementation for locked high radiation areas (LHRAs) and very high radiation areas
were evaluated through discussions with cognizant licensee representatives, direct field
observations, and record reviews.
Occupational workers adherence to selected radiation work permits (RWPs) and Health
Physics Technician proficiency in providing job coverage were evaluated through direct
observations of staff performance during job coverage and routine surveillance
activities, review of selected exposure records, and interviews with cognizant licensee
staff. Radiological postings and physical controls for access to designated high
radiation (HRA) and LHRA locations within the Unit 2 Containment, Auxiliary Building,
and Refuel Floor areas were evaluated during facility tours. In addition, the inspectors
independently measured radiation dose rates and evaluated established posting and
access controls for selected Auxiliary Building locations. Occupational exposures
associated with direct radiation and potential radioactive material intakes for were
reviewed and discussed with cognizant licensee representatives.
RP program activities were evaluated against 10 CFR 19.12; 10 CFR 20, Subparts B, C,
F, G, H, and J; UFSAR details in Section 12, RP; TSs Section 6.11, High Radiation
Area; and approved licensee procedures. Licensee procedures, guidance documents,
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records, and data reviewed within this inspection area are listed in Section 2OS1 of the
Attachment to this report.
Problem Identification and Resolution Licensee Corrective Action Program documents
associated with access control to radiologically significant areas were reviewed and
assessed. The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify, characterize,
prioritize, and resolve the identified issues in accordance with Standard Programs and
Processes procedure SPP-3.1, Corrective Action Program. Licensee self-assessments
and PER documents related to access control that were reviewed and evaluated in
detail during inspection of this program area are identified in Section 2OS1 of the
Attachment to this report.
The inspector completed 21 of the required 21 samples for Inspection Procedure (IP)
71121.01. All samples have now been completed for this IP.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems
.1 Daily Review
As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems,
and in order to help identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance
issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the
licensees corrective action program. This was accomplished by reviewing the
description of each new PER and attending daily management review committee
meetings.
.2 Semi-Annual Trend Review
a. Inspection Scope
As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, the inspectors performed a review of the
licensees corrective action program and associated documents to identify trends that
could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. The inspectors review
was focused on procedure quality and compliance issues, but also included licensee
trending efforts and licensee human performance results. The inspectors review
nominally considered the six-month period of July 2006 through December 2006,
although some examples expanded beyond those dates when the scope of the trend
warranted.
Specifically, the inspectors consolidated the results of daily inspector screening
discussed in Section 4OA2.1 into a log, reviewed the log, and compared it to licensee
integrated quarterly trend reports for the period from July 2006 through September 2006
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in order to determine the existence of any adverse trends that the licensee may not
have previously identified.
b. Assessment and Observations
The inspectors identified issues with procedure quality and compliance over the period
of assessment. Noteworthy examples of deficient procedure quality or compliance
were:
- PER 114003, Incorrect Procedure Revision used on 6.9kV Shutdown Board relay
testing
- PER 115490, Inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the required
time.
- PER 115539, Emergency Gas Treatment System procedure cloning resulting in
failure of Unit 2 Phase A testing requirements.
- PER 115534, Loss of RCS inventory during Unit 2 refueling outage Mansell
alignment.
- PER 117008, Missed firewatch through plant areas with disabled fire detection.
No findings of significance were identified. In general, the licensee had identified trends
and appropriately communicated them to plant senior management. The inspectors
evaluated the licensee trending methodology and observed that the licensee had
performed a summary review of issues which were inputs to the plant Human
Performance Index. The licensee reviewed cause codes, involved organizations, key
words, and system links to identify potential trends in the data. The inspectors
compared the licensee process results with the results of the inspectors daily
screenings and did not identify any significant discrepancies or potential trends that the
licensee had failed to identify. The specifics surrounding PER 115490, regarding the
inability to manually operate Appendix R valves within the required time, are further
addressed in Section 1R15, Operability Evaluations.
.3 Annual Sample Review of Problems with Plant Venting Operations
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed licensee actions to resolve issues surrounding plant venting
operations. This review began as a look at how the licensee addressed problems
associated with two potentially significant events that had occurred during the venting of
plant systems. These events are common to nuclear plant operations and often are
required in restoration of a system after it has been removed from service or opened for
maintenance. PER 92485 was written on November 21, 2005, and identified that
operators had discovered the collapse of the A Chemical Volume Control System
(CVCS) Holdup Tank (HUT) due to the lack of an adequate vent path during drain down.
The licensee subsequently suspended use of the A CVCS HUT, performed a root
cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent a recurrence of this
activity. The inspectors reviewed the completion of required actions items spawned
from this event for timeliness, accuracy and adequacy. PER 102591 was written on
May 7, 2006, to address an event during drain down of the RCS to midloop conditions.
While making preparations for vacuum refill of the RCS, the evolution had to be
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suspended when it was identified that a required reactor vessel head vent path was not
properly aligned. The licensee immediately vented the RCS and verified that the RCS
was not under vacuum conditions based on no observed change in RCS level indication
when the head vent was opened. The licensee declared that the apparent cause of the
event was due to failure to follow procedure, inadequate procedural guidance, and
inadequate scheduling. The event associated with PER 102591 was dispositioned as a
licensee-identified violation in Inspection Report 05000327, 328/2006003. The
inspectors reviewed the PER action items for adequacy and the associated procedures
to ensure changes were implemented to preclude repetition of this event. The
inspectors utilized these examples during the inspection period to observe similar
activities that had the potential to degrade in risk significant systems. The inspectors
were able to observe RCS drain down and refill activities during the Unit 2 Cycle 14
refueling outage, as well as, the venting operations of support systems during
restoration to their normal mode of operation.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings of significance were identified. The inspectors noted that the licensee
appeared to have an adequate sensitivity to operational experience, procedural
guidance, scheduling conflicts, and foreign material exclusion. The licensee was
successful in properly performing the necessary venting activities associated with the
multiple system drain and refill operations accompanying Unit 2 refueling outage
maintenance.
4OA5 Other Activities
.1 Review of the Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI)
(60855.1)
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed ISFSI document control practices to verify that changes to the
required ISFSI procedures and equipment were performed in accordance with
guidelines established in licensee procedures and 10 CFR 72.48. Documents reviewed
are listed in the Attachment to this report.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.2 (Open) NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/150, Rev. 2, Reactor Pressure Vessel Head
and Vessel Head Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA-03-009) - Unit 2
a. Inspection Scope
From December 4 - 8, 2006, the inspectors reviewed the licensees activities associated
with the NDE of the reactor pressure vessel head (RPVH) penetration nozzles, the bare
metal visual examination of the top surface of the RPVH, and the visual examination to
identify potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH.
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These activities were performed in response to NRC Bulletins 2001-01, 2002-01, 2002-
02, and the first revision of NRC Order EA-03-009 Modifying Licenses dated February
20, 2004 (hereafter referred to as the NRC Order).
The inspectors review of the NDE of RPVH penetration nozzles included independent
observation and evaluation of ultrasonic testing (UT) examinations (for both data
acquisition and analysis), review of NDE procedures, personnel qualifications and
training, and NDE equipment certifications. The inspectors also held interviews with
contractor representatives (Areva) and other licensee personnel involved with the RPVH
examination. The activities were reviewed to verify licensee compliance with the NRC
Order and to gather information to help the NRC staff identify possible further regulatory
positions and generic communications.
The inspectors reviewed a sample of the results from the volumetric UT examinations of
RPVH penetration nozzles. Specifically, the inspectors reviewed or observed the
following:
- Observed in-process UT data acquisition scanning of RPVH penetration nozzles
57 and 52 (both with thermal sleeves)
- Reviewed the UT electronic data with the Level III analyst for RPVH nozzles 4,
36, 43, 50, 56, 61, 69, 77, 126 and the calibration block (this included nozzles
both with and without thermal sleeves)
- Reviewed the results of the UT examination performed to assess for leakage into
the annulus (interference fit zone) between the RPVH penetration nozzle and the
RPVH low-alloy steel for all penetration numbers listed in the previous bullet
- Reviewed the procedures and results for the visual exam performed to identify
potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH
- Reviewed the RPVH susceptibility ranking and calculation of effective
degradation years (EDY), including the basis for the RPVH temperature used in
the calculation
b. Observations and Findings
In accordance with the requirements of TI 2515/150, the inspectors evaluated and
answered the following questions:
1) Were the examinations performed by qualified and knowledgeable personnel?
Yes. All personnel involved with the RPVH inspections were appropriately qualified in
accordance with the ASME Code, and most far exceeded the minimum requirements for
experience and training hours. The contractor (Areva) personnel responsible for
equipment manipulation, data acquisition, and data analysis frequently perform these
types of inspections nationwide.
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2) Were the examinations performed in accordance with demonstrated
procedures?
Yes. The Sequoyah Unit 2 RPVH has 57 control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) nozzles
with thermal sleeves, 13 with open housings (including 5 instrument column nozzles), 8
with part lengths, 4 upper head injection (UHI) nozzles, and 1 vent line nozzle, for a total
of 83 nozzles. All nozzles were subject to remote automated UT examination using one
of two types of probes. The blade probe was used for sleeved penetrations and the
open housing CRDMs using a dummy sleeve. The rotating probe was used for the
other open housing penetrations (UHI and instrument columns). A liquid penetrant
exam on the surface of the J-groove weld of the vent line was also performed to satisfy
the NRC Order.
Procedures 54-ISI-603-002 (UT with thermal sleeves), 54-ISI-604-001 (UT of open
housings), 54-ISI-605-02 (UT of vent line), and 54-ISI-240-44 (liquid penetrant) were
implemented to complete the exams described above. Further, the inspectors verified
that the 54-ISI-603-002 and 54-ISI-604-001 procedures were used during the Areva
demonstration to EPRIs Materials Reliability Program (MRP) to show flaw detection
capability in RPVH penetrations. By letter dated October 3, 2006, from Jack Spanner of
EPRI to Joel Whitaker of TVA (the licensee), EPRI stated that Arevas demonstration of
flaw detection techniques could reliably detect flaws in CRDM penetrations.
3) Was the examination able to identify, disposition, and resolve deficiencies?
Yes. All indications of cracks or interference fit zone leakage are required to be
reported for further examination and disposition. Based on observation of the
examination process, the inspectors considered deficiencies would be appropriately
identified, dispositioned, and resolved. UT indications associated with the geometry of
the examined volume were identified in several penetration tubes. None of the
indications exhibited crack-like characteristics and were appropriately dispositioned in
accordance with procedures.
4) Was the examination capable of identifying the primary water stress corrosion
cracking (PWSCC) and/or RPVH corrosion phenomena described in the NRC
Order?
Yes. The NDE techniques employed for the examination of RPVH nozzles had been
previously demonstrated under the EPRI MRP/Inspection Demonstration Program as
capable of detecting PWSCC-type manufactured cracks as well as cracks from actual
samples from another site. Based on the demonstration, observation of in-process
examinations, and review of NDE data, the inspectors determined that the licensee was
capable of identifying PWSCC and/or corrosion as required by the NRC Order.
5) What was the physical condition of the RPVH (e.g. debris, insulation, dirt, boron
from other sources, physical layout, viewing obstructions)?
The licensee performed a 100% bare metal visual (BMV) inspection of the top of the
RPVH, including 360E around each penetration using a remote visual robotic crawler for
areas inside the lead shielding and underneath the raised insulation package. The
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surface sloping down from the shielding to the flange was visually inspected directly by a
Level III VT-2 examiner. The inspectors independently reviewed portions of the remote
inspection video which revealed no insulation, dirt, or other general debris that caused
viewing obstructions in the areas of interest. Some small, loose particles of debris were
easily cleared from the surface with a low-pressure air stream mounted on the remote
crawler. The inspectors determined that the physical condition of the head was
adequate to meet the inspection requirements mandated by the NRC Order.
6) Could small boron deposits, as described in NRC Bulletin 2001-01, be identified
and characterized?
Yes. The BMV examination was determined by the inspectors to be capable of
identifying and characterizing small boron deposits as described in NRC Bulletin 2001-
01. The remote exam was VT-2 qualified and able to resolve, at a minimum, the 0.105-
inch characters on an ASME IWA-2210-1 Visual Illumination Card.
7) What material deficiencies (i.e., cracks, corrosion, etc.) were identified that
required repair?
There were no identified examples of RPVH penetration cracks, leakage, material
deficiencies, head corrosion, or other flaws that required repair. As discussed
previously, there were some UT indications at J-groove welds that were dispositioned as
metallurgical/geometric indications (not service related). One metallurgical indication on
tube 56 actually extended below the J-groove weld, and the inspector verified that
adequate coverage below this metallurgical indication was obtained. These indications
were likely due to weld repairs performed during initial RPVH fabrication.
8) What, if any, impediments to effective examinations, for each of the applied
methods, were identified (e.g., centering rings, insulation, thermal sleeves,
instrumentation, nozzle distortion)?
The penetration nozzles with thermal sleeves and centering pads did not impede
effective examination. Concerning examination coverage, the NRC Order requires that
each tubes volume is inspected from a minimum of 2 inches above the highest point of
the J-groove weld to 2 inches below the lowest point of the J-groove weld, or 1 inch with
a stress analysis. The licensee had performed a stress analysis and the inspectors
verified that the minimum examination coverages required by the NRC Order were met.
9) What was the basis for the temperature used in the susceptibility ranking
calculation?
NRC Order EA-03-009 requires that licensees calculate the EDY of the RPVH to
determine its susceptibility category, which subsequently determines the scope and
frequency of required RPVH examinations. The operating temperature of the RPVH is
an input to this calculation. Therefore, an incorrect temperature input could result in
placing the RPVH in an incorrect susceptibility category. The licensee uses the cold leg
temperature in this calculation.
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In Supplement No. 1 to the NRCs Safety Evaluation Report (SER) dated February
1980, the NRC concluded that scale model tests provided reasonable assurance that
the upper head would operate at the cold leg temperature. However, the NRC staff also
required that plant data be acquired to confirm the head temperature. This data was
acquired for Unit 1 to satisfy both units because Unit 2 is considered a sister plant. The
inspectors reviewed this data which confirmed that the head operated at approximately
cold leg temperature with some minor thermocouple variations. In addition, both units
underwent a modification since this testing to increase bypass flow to the head from 4%
to about 7%. This gives further assurance that the RPVH operates at cold leg
temperature. For these reasons, the inspectors concluded that the licensee had an
adequate basis for their temperature input to the susceptibility ranking calculation, which
results in Unit 2 being placed in the Low category.
10) During non-visual examinations, was the disposition of indications consistent with
the NRC flaw evaluation guidance?
There were no indications considered to be flaws found during the RPVH examination.
11) Did procedures exist to identify potential boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining
components above the RPVH?
Yes. Procedure 0-PI-DXX-068-100.R, Monitoring of Reactor Head Canopy Seal Welds
for Leakage, is implemented every outage and meets the requirements of the NRC
Order. However, inspection of conoseals and other bolted connections above the
RPVH, such as the RVLIS line, are covered under the Boric Acid Program. The
inspectors determined that the program and procedure implementation met the
requirements of the NRC Order, however, the licensee also initiated actions to enhance
the method in which compliance with the NRC Order is documented. The inspectors
reviewed the inspection results for this outage and found that no indications of active or
recent boric acid leakage from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH were
identified.
12) Did the licensee perform appropriate follow-on examinations for indications of
boric acid leaks from pressure-retaining components above the RPVH?
Yes. The licensee identified some boric acid residue that was later determined by
chemical analysis to be older than the recent operating cycle. The residue was
attributed to a conoseal leak in 2002. No other indications of boric acid leakage were
found during this outage.
.3 (Open) Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/166, Pressurized Water Reactor Containment
Sump Blockage (NRC Generic Letter 2004-02) - Unit 2
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors verified the Unit 2 implementation of the licensees commitments
documented in their September 1, 2005, response to Generic Letter 2004-02, Potential
Impact of Debris Blockage on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents
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at Pressurized Water Reactors. The commitments included a permanent screen
assembly modification, a license amendment request to change the UFSAR description
of the sump screen analysis methodology, and submittal of a supplemental response to
GL 2004-02. This review included the sump screen assembly installation procedure,
screen assembly modification 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation, structural (debris) loading
calculation, and validation testing of the modified sump screen design. The inspectors
also reviewed the foreign materials exclusion controls and the completed Quality
Assurance/Quality Control records for the screen assembly installation. The inspectors
conducted a visual walkdown to verify the installed screen assembly configuration was
consistent with drawings and the tested configuration and verified the design criteria for
screen gap.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings of significance were identified.
Unit 2 permanent modifications completed at the time of this inspection were
implemented in accordance with Sequoyah Generic Letter 2004-02 response and
supporting evaluations. The license amendment request to change the UFSAR screen
analysis methodology description had been submitted and approved. No modifications
were required to address downstream effects. TI 2515/166 will remain open pending
completion and NRC review of the licensees GL 2004-02 commitments for Unit 1 which
are scheduled for the fall 2007.
.4 (Closed) NRC Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/169, Mitigating Systems Performance
Index (MSPI) Verification
a. Inspection Scope
During this inspection period, the inspectors completed a review of the licensees
implementation of the Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI) guidance for
reporting unavailability and unreliability of monitored safety systems in accordance with
The inspectors examined surveillances that the licensee determined would not render
the train unavailable for greater than 15 minutes or during which the system could be
promptly restored through operator action and therefore, are not included in
unavailability calculations. As part of this review, the recovery actions were verified to
be uncomplicated and contained in written procedures.
On a sample basis, the inspectors reviewed operating logs, work history information,
maintenance rule information, corrective action program documents, and surveillance
procedures to determine the actual time periods the MSPI systems were not available
due to planned and unplanned activities. The results were then compared to the
baseline planned unavailability and actual planned and unplanned unavailability
determined by the licensee to ensure the datas accuracy and completeness. Likewise,
these documents were reviewed to ensure MSPI component unreliability data
determined by the licensee identified and properly characterized all failures of monitored
components. The unavailability and unreliability data were then compared with
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performance indicator data submitted to the NRC to ensure it accurately reflected the
performance history of these systems.
b. Findings and Observations
No findings of significance were identified. The licensee accurately documented the
baseline planned unavailability hours, the actual unavailability hours and the actual
unreliability information for the MSPI systems. No significant errors in the reported data
were identified, which resulted in a change to the indicated index color. No significant
discrepancies were identified in the MSPI basis document which resulted in: (1) a
change to the system boundary, (2) an addition of a monitored component, or (3) a
change in the reported index color.
.5 Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Plant Assessment Report Review
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the interim report for the INPO plant assessment report of
Sequoyah conducted in July 2006. The inspectors reviewed the report to ensure that
issues identified were consistent with the NRC perspectives of licensee performance
and if any significant safety issues were identified that required further NRC follow-up.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
.1 Exit Meeting Summary
On January 3, 2007, the resident inspectors presented the inspection results to
Mr. R. Douet and other members of his staff, who acknowledged the findings. The
inspectors asked the licensee whether any of the material examined during the
inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violations
The following violation of very low safety significance (Green) was identified by the
licensee and is a violation of NRC requirements which meet the criteria of Section VI of
the NRC Enforcement Policy, NUREG-1600, for being dispositioned as an NCV.
- TS 6.8.1 requires that written procedures shall be established, implemented, and
maintained covering the activities recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory
Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978. Contrary to this, on November 28, 2006,
an AUO improperly implemented 0-GO-13,Reactor Coolant System Drain and
Fill Operations, Revision 54, Appendix AC by mispositioning an RCS loop 4 drain
valve. This revealed itself through the subsequent transfer of RCS inventory to
the Reactor Coolant Drain Tank and lowering of RCS pressurizer level. The
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error was promptly corrected by operations staff and the event was identified in
the licensees corrective action program as PER 115534. This finding is of very
low safety significance because it did not challenge RCS inventory control by
exceeding available makeup capacity.
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Enclosure
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
J. Adams, Boric Acid
D. Bodine, Chemistry/Environmental Manager
R. Bruno, Training Manager
R. Douet, Site Vice President
B. Dungan, Outage and Site Scheduling Manager
J. Epperson, Licensed Operator Requal Lead
J. Goulart, ISI
K. Jones, Site Engineering Manager
Z. Kitts, Licensing Engineer
D. Kulisek, Plant Manager
G. Morris, Licensing and Industry Affairs Manager
T. Niessen, Site Quality Manager
M. A. Palmer, Radiation Protection Manager
M. H. Palmer, Operations Manager
K. Parker, Maintenance and Modifications Manager
J. Proffitt, (Acting) Site Licensing Supervisor
J. Reisenbuechler, Operations Training Manager
R. Reynolds, Site Security Manager
N. Thomas, Licensing Engineer
S. Tuthill, Chemistry Operations Manager
J. Whitaker, ISI
K. Wilkes, Emergency Preparedness Manager
NRC personnel:
R. Bernhard, Region II, Senior Reactor Analyst
D. Pickett, Project Manager, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened and Closed
05000327,328/2006005-01 NCV Failure to Certify Qualifications and Status
of Licensed Operators Were Current and
Valid (Section 1R11.3)
Opened
05000328/2006005-02 URI Appendix R Manual Isolation Valve Failure
to Close Within the Required Time text
(Section 1R15)
Closed
05000327,328/2515/169 TI Mitigating Systems Performance Index
Verification (Section 4OA5.4)
Attachment
A-2
Discussed
05000327, 328/2515/150 TI Reactor Pressure Vessel Head and Vessel
Head Penetration Nozzles (NRC Order EA-
03-009) - Unit 2 (Section 4OA5.2)
05000327, 328/2515/166 TI Pressurized Water Reactor Containment
Sump Blockage (NRC Generic Letter 2004-
02) - Unit 2 Section 4OA5.3)
Attachment
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Section 1R01: Adverse Weather Protection
SPP-10.14, Freeze Protection, Revision 0
M&AI-27, Freeze Protection, Revision 12
0-PI-OPS-000-006.0, Freeze Protection, Revision 45
1-PI-EFT-234-706.0, Freeze Protection Heat Trace Functional Test, Revision 30
Section 1R02: Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments
Full Evaluations:
DCN D21640A, Radiation Monitors Are Being Deleted/Abandoned On Unit 1.
DCN D21641A, Radiation Monitors Are Being Deleted/Abandoned On Unit 2.
DCN D21854A, DG Starting Air PCV Modification.
DCN D21247A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C
Condensing Units With Digital Controls.
DCN D21248A, Replace The Existing Electrotechnical Controls For The MCR And EBR A/C
Condensing Units with Digital Controls.
FSAR Section 15.2.10, Revision to Section 15.2.10 of the FSAR containing the transient
analysis for feed water malfunction event.
TACF 1-05-013-R1, Temporary configuration change involving installation of non-nuclear safety
low volume high pressure pump into the SI System.
TACF 1-05-002-063, R1, Temporary installation of TVA Class B piping/tubing and check valve
downstream of 1-VLV-63-834 to provide RHRS pressure relief leakage.
FSAR Section 10.4.7 and 10.4.8, Proposed FSAR change to allow Steam Generator Blowdown
to remain in service for various reasons.
ES-1.3, R12, Revised ES-1.3 to modify guidance on stopping and restarting SI pump (PER 04-
000344-000).
Screened Out Items:
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M R32, Add Glycol Valves In Accordance With 06-NSS-061-035.
TI-28 REV 198, Procedure Revision On Unit 1 NIS Power Range Calibration Data
0-SI-OPS-068-137.0, Added Precaution And Limitation G To Section 3.2.
0-SO-14-4 Rev 10, Added Section 8.5 To Provide Instructions For Manual Operation Of
Temporary Sump Pump.
0-SO-77-11 R15, Revised To Add A Precaution To Monitor Waste Gas Vent Header
Frequently.
1-SO-63-1, Rev. 45, Revised section 8.1 step 6 of procedure to make the step conditional.
2-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 26, Added note 5 to exempt monthly valve stroke of the glycol valve
when the valve was stroked in the previous 7 days.
0-GO-14-4, R12, Revised to incorporate changes in accordance with NB 060785.
0-GO-5, Rev. 47, Revised step in section 5.4 concerning control rods, ref. NB 060297; added
step to section 5.1 concerning MFPT master controller output, ref. PER 100196-03.
1-AR-M1-A, Rev. 38, Revised in response to 060738 which provided additional information
regarding the inputs for Window A-5.
DCN D20960A, Sequoyah Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, (ISFSI).
0-SO-30-10, R31, Revised section 8.15 to provide guidance for Auxiliary Building Chill Water
Feed and Bleed when system is set up for winter operation.
Attachment
A-4
2-SI-TDC-068-254, Rev. 5, Surveillance instruction is being changed from 18 months to
conditional.
0-SO-70-1, R34, Added a step and caution to sections 8.5.2 and 8.5.4 to initiate a Work Order
to backfill affected flow transmitter following restoration of CCCS HX. 0B1 or 0B2 after
maintenance.
0-SO-77-1, Rev.40, Revised to provide guidance on the transfer of the Laundry and Hot
Shower Tank to the CDCT; moved guidance on re-circulation of the CDCT to new appendix E.
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, R33, Revise note 18 in Appendix A of surveillance instruction to show
allowable channel deviation of less than or equal to 5%.
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs):
84897, 0-PI-ECC-313-595.0 Cannot Be Performed As Currently Written
31739, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NASL-02-3 Describes A Process Measurement Uncertain
99597, Water In Waste Gas Vent Header During Resin Transfer
64337, DG 2-PCV-082-262 Blow Down
98255, MCR B Chiller Oil Temperature Swinging
65752, Specified Post Maintenance Testing Deficiencies
76900, S/G Blowdown Isolation of AFWP Start.
20195, ES 1.3, Transfer to RHR Containment Sump requires stopping the SI Pumps if RCS
pressure is greater than 1500 psig.
Work Orders:
6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE
6-771384-000, Replace the Oil Cooler TCV for the B MCR Chiller
Procedures:
TI-28, Rev. 198, Curve Book
0-SI-OPS-068-137.0, Rev. 19, Reactor Coolant System Water Inventory
1-SI-OPS-000-003.M, Rev. 32, Monthly Shift Log
1-SI-OPS-000-003.W, Rev. 37, Weekly Shift Log
0-SO-14-4, Rev. 10, Condensate Demineralizer waste Disposal
0-SO-77-11, Rev. 15, Waste Gas Compressor Operation
0-PI-ECC-313-595.0, Rev. 4, Periodic Calibration of Auxiliary Building Heating, Ventilating and
Air Conditioning
SPP - 9.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations of Changes, Tests and Experiments, Revision 7.
EN-1-102, 10 CFR 50.59 / 10 CFR 72.48, Reviews, Revision 7.
Miscellaneous Documents:
PMTI-SQN-21854, DG 1A-A Starting Air 5 Start Capacity Verification
SSD 1- L - 68-325, Low RCS Pressurizer Level
SSD 1 L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level.
SSD 2 -L -68-325, Low RCS Pressurizer Level
SSD 2- L - 68-326, High RCS Pressurizer Level.
NEI 96-07, Nuclear Energy Institute, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Revision 1.
Regulatory Guide 1.187, Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Changes, Tests and
Experiments, November 2000.
Attachment
A-5
Section 1R04: Equipment Alignment
1,2-47W810-1, Flow Diagram - Residual Heat Removal System, Revision 47
2-47W811-1, Flow Diagram - SI System, Revision 57
Section 1R05: Fire Protection
SQN Drawing 1,2-47W494-6 Fire Protection Compartmentation-Fire Cells Plan El. 669' & 685'
SQN Fire Protection Report Part II - Fire Protection Plan, Revision 20
SQN-26-D054/EPM-ABB-IMPFHA, SQN Fire Hazards Analysis Calculation, Appendix A
Spp-10.10, Control of Transient Combustibles, Revision 4
Section 1R07: Heat Sink Performance
PER 116021, Containment Spray Heat Exchangers Not in Chemical Layup
TVA Letter S64 950922 800, Program Update Regarding NRC GL 89-13 dated September 22,
1995
1,2-47W812-1, Flow Diagram Containment Spray System, Revision 42
Section 1R08: Inservice Inspection Activities
Programs/Procedures/Reports
2-SI-SXI-068-114.3, Steam Generator Tubing Inservice Inspection and Augmented Inspections,
Revision 2
Degradation Assessment for Sequoyah Unit 2 Cycle 14
Operational Assessment Report for Unit 2 Cycle 13 Refueling Outage
Self Assessment CRP-ENG-009 SQN ASME Section XI Program
Self Assessment 06SQN-12-ENG-XI ASME Section XI Inservice Inspection (ISI) Program
SQN-ENG-03-007 Boric Acid Program Effectiveness Assessment
SPP-9.7, Corrosion Control Program, Rev. 13
Technical Instruction 0-TI-DXX-000-097.1, Rev. 01, Boric Acid Corrosion Control Program
BP-257, Rev. 5, TVA Business Practice, Integrated Material Issues Management Plan,
Appendix A
Proc. No. N-UT-76, Rev. 6, Generic Procedure for Ultrasonic Examination of Ferritic Pipe
Proc. No. N-UT-64, Rev. 9, Generic Procedure For The UT Examination of Austenitic Pipe
Proc. No. N-VT-1, Visual Examination Procedure for ASME Section XI Preservice and Inservice
Proc. No. N-VT-15, Rev. 5, Visual Examination of Class MC and Metallic Liners of Class CC
Components of Light-Water Cooled Plants
SQN Unit 2 Examination Schedule 0-SI-DXI-115.3, Att.5
Design Change Package 22061, Pressurizer Safe End Weld Overlays
WO # 06-775288-002, Pressurizer Safe End Weld Overlays
Vendor Instruction 0-VI-MOD-068-001
Welding Services Traveler 103804-001
Attachment
A-6
Corrective Action (PERS)
03-017128-000, NRC inspectors concern that a GAP between the support steel and the pipe
indicated that the dead weight was not being supported.
20732, NRC inspector expressed concern that the NDE procedure N-VT-1 does not address
GAPS observed during hanger inspections.
107387, Borated Water Leak on lower flange of 20LCV-62-1`8, Boron is dry
100794, 2A Containment Spray Pump outboard Seal leak.
106740, Boric Acid Corrosion on support for SQN-2-VLV-063-0578
90714, 2-FCV-63-156 packing leak
81632, Leakage observed on pressurizer safe-ends RCW-25-SE and RCW-26-SE.
Section 1R11: Licensed Operator Requalification
Quarterly Review
AOP-I.08, Turbine Impulse Pressure Instrument Malfunction, Revision 8
FR-S.1, Function Restoration Procedure - Nuclear power Generation/ATWS, Revision 20
E-0, Reactor Trip or SI, Revision 27
ES-0.1, Reactor Trip Response, Revision 30
Biennial Review
Procedures and Records
TRN 11.4 Continuing Training For Licensed Personnel, Rev. 11.
TRN 1 Administering Training, Rev 17.
OPDP-1 Conduct of Operations, Appendix 0, License Status-Active/Inactive License, Rev. 6.
Operations Directive Manual, Appendix B-Qualifications Tracking Requirements, Rev. 2.
Badge Access Transaction Reports
Licensed Operator Medical Records
Remedial Training Records
Written Exams: A3 RO Exam and A3 SRO Exam.
Simulator Work Request - PR4542
LER 2005-001-00 Units 1 and 2
LER 2005-002-00 Unit 2
LER 2006-001-00 Units 1and 2
JPM 163 Steam line Pressure Transmitter fails low.
JPM 33AP Manual Control of AFW Following a Reactor Trip.
JPM 12 Pressurizer Level Control Malfunction.
JPM 59 Establish Excess Letdown.
JPM 80" Local Control of Charging Flow.
JPM 61A2 Transfer 480V SD Board 2A1-A From Normal to Alternate Supply.
JPM 72 Local Alignment of 1-RM-90-112 to Lower Containment.
JPM 32AP Local Manual Control of S/G PORV.
JPM 6 Perform Boration of the RCS From Outside the Main Control Room.
JPM 78 AP Respond to an ATWS Trip the Reactor Locally.
Attachment
A-7
Simulator Scenarios:
S-13 Uncontrolled Depressurization of All Steam Generators. Rev 12.
S-7 Pressurizer Vapor Space Accident. Rev 15.
S-11 LOCA with Loss of RHR Recirculation. Rev 13.
Simulator Malfunction Tests:
ED15 Loss of 250VDC Battery Board.
IA03
FW23
FW20
ED08
ED10
Transient Tests:
- 5 Trip of Any Single Reactor Coolant Pump.
- 8 Loop 2 Cold-Leg Large Break LOCA with Loss of Offsite Power.
- 9 Main Steam Line Break Inside Containment.
- 10 Slow RCS Depressurization to Saturation.
Normal Tests:
2005 Steady State Operation Drift Test
2005 Steady State Operation Static Test for 100%, 66%, and 44% power.
Section 1R12: Maintenance Effectiveness
TI-4, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending, and Reporting - 10 CFR 50.65, Revision 19
Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Evaluation
Sentinel Run, October 23 to November 12, 2006
SQN Plan-of-the-Day, October 26, 2006
SQN MSS-OPS Daily Schedule Report 24 Hour Look-Ahead, October 25, 2006
Sentinel Risk Assessment for Failed EDG 2B-B
Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations
0-SI-SFT-311-001.A, Control Room Air-Conditioning System Train A, Revision 1
UFSAR Section 6.4, Habitability Systems
UFSAR Section 9.4, Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
FE 41643, Observed Air Flow Above Design Flow For MCR A Air Handling Unit
1,2-47W866-4, Flow Diagram Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning - Control Building,
Revision 3
1,2-47W867-2, Mechanical Air-Conditioning Control Diagram - Control Building, Revision 12
B87 951205 003, ERCW Screen Wash System Hydraulic Analysis, Revisions 2 and 3
0-SI-SXP-067-202.B, ERCW Traveling Screen Wash Pump B-B Performance Test, Revision 8
Attachment
A-8
0-SO-67-1, Essential Raw Cooling Water, Revision 63
1,2-45N765-1, Wiring Diagram 6900V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram SH-1,
Revision 14
1,2-45N765-2, Wiring Diagram 6900V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram SH-2,
Revision 20
WO 04-774974-000, Replace Emergency Diesel Generator 2B-B Breaker
1,2-47W809-1, Flow Diagram Chemical & Volume Control System
1-108D273-18, Process Control Block Diagram Turbine Impulse Pressure Protection Sets I and
II, Revision 0
Section 1R17: Permanent Plant Modifications
Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs):
31739, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NASL-02-3 Describes A Process Measurement Uncertain
65752, Specified Post Maintenance Testing Deficiencies
84070, Diesel Generator 1A-A cable testing.
103766, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot Spots
104337, Main Bank Transformer 1B Hot Spot
Calculations:
Calculation No. SQN- APS - 042, 480 V Turbine Building Common Board Load Coordination,
Short Circuit, Circuit Protection and Voltage Drop Analysis, Revision 4.
Calculation No. SQN-APS-041, 480 VAC Unit Board Load Coordination Study, Revision 4.
Work Orders:
6-771849-000, Check TE Accuracy, if unsatisfactory, Then Replace the TE
2-002298-000, Westinghouse Advisory Letter NSAL-02-3
03-012340-001, Replace degraded portion of 6900 V Diesel Generator 1A-A power cable
PP351A between Unit 1 Additional Equip. Bldg. And D/G exciter cubicle.
03-012340-002, Install section of new replacement cable PP351A from AEB-1 to MH-14 via
existing conduit.
Miscellaneous Documents:
Westinghouse Advisory Letter NSAL-03-9
ABB Power T&D- Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Final Report Main Generator Transformer Life
Assessment.
Drawings:
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A28, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 1A, Revision 5
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A30, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 1B, Revision 6.
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A32, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2A, Revision 6.
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A34, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Unit Board 2B, Revision 5
Drawing No. 1, 2-3591A36, Breaker Setting Sheet 480 V Turb. Building Common Board,
Revision 9 Drawing No. 1, 2-15E500-1, Key Diagram Station Auxiliary Power, Revision 25
Drawing No. 1, 2-15E500-3, Transformer Taps and Voltage Limits - Auxiliary Power System,
Revision 16.
Drawing No. 1-45N1504, Wiring Diagrams - Main Single Line 500 KV Switchyard, Revision 29
Attachment
A-9
Drawing No. 1-45W1541, Wiring Diagrams AC Schematic Unit 1 Generator & transformer
Circuits, Revision 14
Procedures:
TI-28, Rev. 198, Curve Book
PER Written Because of Inspection Finding
114743, Superseded ARP revision found in ACR
Section 1R19: Post Maintenance Testing
PER 115780, 2-FCV-74-28 Did Not Appear To Fully Open
2-SI-SXP-074-202.A, RHR Pump 2A-A Performance and Discharge Check Valve Test,
Revision 0
WO 06-780773-000, Calibrate 2-FCV-74-28 and Limit Switches
Section 1R20: Refueling and Outage Activities
0-GO-6, Power Reduction from 30& Reactor Power to Hot Standby, Revision 32
0-GO-7, Unit Shutdown From Hot Standby to Cold Shutdown, Revision 47
0-GO-15, Containment Closure Control, Revision 21
DVD Recording of U2C14 Core Load Verification
1,2-47W812-1, Flow Diagram Containment Spray System, Revision 42
Tagout Clearance 2-72-2406-RFO, Motor Operated Valve Maintenance on 2-FCV-72-21
0-GO-13, Reactor Coolant System Drain and Fill Operations, Revision 54
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report
Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing
SPP-8.1 Conduct of Testing, Rev 4
Section 1EP6: Drill Evaluation
NEI 99-02 Rev 0, March 2000
Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure (EPIP) - 1, Emergency Plan Classification Matrix,
Rev 37
EPIP-3, Alert, Rev 29
EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev 29
EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev 36
EPIP-6, Technical Support Center, Rev 41
EPIP-7, Operations Support Center, Rev 25
Section 2OS1: Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas
Procedures, Instructions, Guidance Documents, and Operating Manuals
ANSI/ANS 3.1-1987, Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power
Plants
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), TVA Nuclear (TVAN), Standard Programs and
Attachment
A-10
Processes (SPP) - 3.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 11
Active Radiation Work Permits (RWPs) List, dated 12/11/2006
RP Personnel Identification by Craft Report, dated 12/14/2006
Task Qualification List (selected individuals), dated December 14, 2006
LHRA Key Control Log Sheets (several pages)
TVA, TVAN, TRN-20, Health Physics Technician Training, Rev. 13
High Radiation Areas at Sequoyah List, document not dated
SNP RP Organizational Chart (current and proposed changes), document not dated.
TVAN Radiation Protection Peer Team Challenge Update (MS Power Point presentation),
dated 12/13/2006
TVA, TVAN, SPP-5.2, ALARA Program, Rev. 3
RWP 06027010, Rev. 0, Routine Plant Maintenance-Lower Containment All Areas
RWP 06027035, Rev. 0, Routine Plant Maintenance-Inside Polar Crane All Areas
RWP 06027390, Rev. 1, Routine Plant Maintenance-Accumulator 1-4
RWP 06037020, Rev. 0, Inservice Inspection-Steam Generator Primary Side 1-4
RWP 06047141, Rev. 0, Refueling-U-2 Reactor Cavity
TVA, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SNP), Radiological Control Instruction (RCI)-01, Radiation
Protection Program
TVA, SNP, RCI-01, Training and Qualification of Health Physics Technicians-Radiation
Operations Technicians, effective date 02/24/05
TVA, SNP, RCI-14, Radiation Work Permit (RWP) Program, Rev. 37
TVA, SNP, RCI-15, Radiological Postings, Rev. 15
TVA, SNP, RCI-24, Control of Very High Radiation Areas, Rev. 7
TVA, SNP, RCI-28, Control of Locked High Radiation Areas, Rev. 5
TVA, SNP, RCI-29, Control of Radiation Protection Keys, Rev. 4
Records and Data Reviewed
SNS VSDS Survey Nos. 120506-2, 120606-8, 120506-15, 120606-10, 120606-7, 120706-2,
120106-10, 120606-6, and 120306-4
Air Sample Survey Nos. 120406018, 120506021, 120506024, 120506034, 120506037,
120506045, 120506048, 120506053, 120606020, 120706010,120406024, 120606028,
120506012, and 120606043
Corrective Action Program Documents
Nuclear Assurance (NA) - TVAN-Wide - Audit Report No. SSA0502 - Radiological Protection
and Control Audit, dated January 19, 2006
SQN-RP-05-001, Self-Assessment Report, dated 12/22/04
SQN-RP-05-003, Self-Assessment Report, dated 7/29/05
Problem Evaluation Report (PER) 82569, Presently U-1 Lower Containment Has a Ladder.
PER 115944, The Total Nozzle Dam Jumpers Dose Was Greater than the ALARA estimate
PER 101211, Posting and Control of Filter Cubicles...
PER 113913, Lock Box for Lifting Device Control
PER 109603, Radiation Posting
PER 109604, Radcon Use of Industry Information
PER 87610, Key Taken Home
PER 82027, High Radiation Readings on Valve
PER 82643, Unexpected Radiation Level Change
Attachment
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PER 84532, VHRA Key Inventory
PER 99226, Locked High Radiation Door Locks Sticking
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - Operation of ISFSI
NEI 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 72.48 Implementation, Appendix B
SPP-9.9, 10 CFR 72.48 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments for Independent
Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Revision 1
Regulatory Guide 3.72 - Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 72.48, Changes, Tests and
Experiments
PER 95624, MPC-0011 Lid Did Not Fully Seat Due to Upper Fuel Spacers Not Vertical or
Plumb
10 CFR 48 Evaluation, Response to NRC IN 2003-16
10 CFR 48 Procedure Change Evaluation, Revision of NFTP-100, Fuel Selection for Dry MPC
Storage
10 CFR 48 Screening, Auxiliary Building Crane Truck Repairs
10 CFR 48 Screening, Auxiliary Building Crane Truck Replacements
10 CFR 48 Screening, Revision to Welding Procedures
10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI-14
10 CFR 48 Screening, Procedure Change to Fuel Handling Instruction FHI-3
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/150
Procedures
0-PI-DXX-068-100.R, Monitoring of Reactor Head Canopy Seal Welds For Leakage, Rev. 1
54-ISI-603-002, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of RPV Closure Head Penetrations
Containing Thermal Sleeves
54-ISI-604-001, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of Open Tube RPV Closure Head
54-ISI-605-02, Automated Ultrasonic Examination of RPV Closure Head Small Bore
54-ISI-240-44, Visible Solvent Removable Liquid Penetrant Examination Procedure
N-VT-17, Visual Examination for Leakage of PWR Reactor Head Penetrations, Rev. 4
SPP-9.7, Corrosion Control Program, Appendix D, Technical Requirements for the Boric Acid
Corrosion Control Program, Rev. 13
Records/Reports/Engineering Documents
Equipment Certification Records for the following NDE Equipment:
Blade Probes: S1035 NL, S5002 NL, and S5001 NL
Ultrasonic Transducers: 21GB-06001 and 2078-06001
Engineering Information Record 51-9027415-000, RPV Head Penetration Inspection Plan and
Coverage Assessment for Sequoyah Units 1 and 2
Calculation C-3217-00-02, Sequoyah 1 and 2 CRDM and Instrument Column Nozzle Stress
Analysis
Letter L44 030227 801, Response to issuance of NRC Order
Attachment
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Corrective Action Documents
PER 115561, Evidence of leakage during canopy seal weld inspection
PER 116540*, EDY calculation not performed every outage
PER 116165*, Transducer frequencies documented incorrectly
- Problem Evaluation Reports generated as a result of this inspection
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/166
Surveillance Instruction 2-SI-SIN-063-009-02, Containment Sump Inspection, dated 11/08/06
DCN 22023, Modify Containment Sump Screens as required by NEI Methodology, dated
11/22/06
Amendment to Facility Operating License No. 302, DPR-79, Revised Transport Analysis
Methodology for Containment Debris Transport, dated 11/07/06
TVA letter to NRC, Sequoyah Response to GL 2004-02. dated 9/01/05
AREVA document No. 51-9008500-003, Test Report for Sure-Flow strainer (Prototype)
Headloss Evaluation for Sequoyah 1 & 2 ECCS Containment Sumps, dated 7/26/06
AREVA document No. 51-9008506-001, Sequoyah Advanced Design Reactor Building Sump
Strainer Test Results Summary, Units 1 & 2, dated 1/31/06
GL 2004-02 Supplemental Response, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 & 2, - NRC GL 2004-02,
Potential Impact of Debris Blockage on Emergency Recirculation during Design Basis
Accidents at PWRs (Draft dated 12/15/06)
Calculation ALION-CAL-TVA-2740-05, SQN Units 1 & 2 Containment Sump Debris
Accumulation and Head Loss, dated 6/28/05
Calculation TDI-6009-02, SFS Surface Area Flow Volume - TVA/Sequoyah 1 & 2, dated
9/21/06
MDQ0072980034, "CCP, SIP, CSP, and RHR Pump NPSH Evaluation", Rev 1, 11/19/2006
DCN # D22023, "Modify Containment Sump Screens as Required by NEI Methodology", Rev A,
11/22/2006
Calculation TDI-6009-004, "Module Debris Weight - TVA/Sequoyah - 1/2", Rev 2, 10/13/2006
Calculation PCI-5465-S01, "Structural Evaluation of Advanced Design Containment Building
Sump Strainers", Rev 0, 10/20/2006
Routine Work Order 06-774811-000, "Containment RHR Sump 48N919", Rev 5
FME Accountability Log, SPP 6.5.1
Section 4OA5: Other Activities - TI 2515/169
Procedures, Manuals, and Guidance Documents
NEI 99-02, Mitigating System Performance Index (MSPI) Basis Document, Revision 1
Selected System Status Reports
0-SI-SXV-063-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing
1,2-SI-SXV-000-201.0, Full Stroking of Category A and B Valves During Operation
0-SI-SXV-074-266.0, ASME Section XI Valve Testing
1,2-SI-OPS-074-128.0, RHR Discharge Piping Vent
1-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test
2-SI-SXP-074-074-201.B, RHR Pump 1B-B Performance Test
0-SI-SXV-000-221.0, Full Stroking of the Common ERCW and CCS Category A and B
Valves During Operation
Attachment
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0-SI-OPS-067-682.Q, ERCW Non-Safety Related Flow Balance Valve Position Verification
0-SI-SXP-067-202.B, ERCW Traveling Screen Wash Pump B-B Performance Test
2-SI-OPS-070-32.A, Component Cooling Water Valves Position Verification Train A
Records and Data
Selected Control Room Logs, January 2004 through December 2006
EDG NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005
AFW NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005
HPSI NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005
RHR NRC Performance Indicators, 2002 - 2005
Consolidated Data Entry MSPI Derivation Reports Generated November 2006
MSPI Equipment Functional Failure Data Sheets
Maintenance Rule Unavailability Data Sheets, 2002-2006
Maintenance Rule Unreliability Data Sheets, 2002-2006
Corrective Action Program Documents
Selected Corrective Action Reports, 2005-2006
Attachment
LIST OF ACRONYMS
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AOP abnormal operating procedures
ARC alternate repair criteria
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ATWS anticipated transient without scram
AUO auxiliary unit operator
BACC boric acid corrosion control
BMV bare metal visual
CCP cooling charging pump
CCPIT cooling charging pump injection tank
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CR condition report
CRDM control rod drive mechanism
CVCS chemical volume control system
DCN design change notice
ECCS emergency core cooling system
EDY effective degradation years
ERCW essential raw cooling water
ETSS examination technique specifications sheet
FCV flow control valve
FE functional evaluation
FME foreign material exclusion
FOSAR foreign object search and recovery
HR high radiation
HUT holdup tank
INPO Institute of Nuclear power Operations
ISFSI independent spent fuel storage installation
ISI inservice inspection
LHRA locked high radiation area
MRP materials reliability program
MSPI mitigating systems performance index
NCV non-cited violation
NDE non-destructive examination
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ODSCC outer diameter stress corrosion cracking
OPDP operations department procedure
PAR publically available records
PER problem evaluation report
PER protective action recommendation
PORV power-operated relief valve
PWSCC primary water stress corrosion cracking
RCP reactor coolant pump
RP radiation protection
Attachment
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RPVH reactor pressure vessel head
RTP rated thermal power
RWP radiation work permit
RWST refueling water storage tank
SDP significance determination process
SER safety evaluation report
SI safety injection
SI surveillance instructions
SSC structure, system, or component
TDAFP turbine driven auxiliary feedwater pump
TI temporary instruction
TS technical specification
TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
UFSAR updated final safety analysis report
UHI upper head injection
URI unresolved item
UT ultrasonic testing
WOs work orders
Attachment