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{{#Wiki_filter:September 25, 2008
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Mr. Joseph E. Pollock
Site Vice President
Mr. Joseph E. Pollock  
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Site Vice President  
Indian Point Energy Center
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.  
450 Broadway, GSB
Indian Point Energy Center  
P.O. Box 249
450 Broadway, GSB  
Buchanan, NY 10511-0249
P.O. Box 249  
SUBJECT:       INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER - NRC EVALUATION OF CHANGES,
Buchanan, NY 10511-0249  
                TESTS, OR EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS
                TEAM INSPECTION REPORT - UNIT 2; AND OPEN ITEM CLOSEOUT - UNIT 3
SUBJECT:  
                COMBINED INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2008012 AND
INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER - NRC EVALUATION OF CHANGES,  
                05000286/2008010
TESTS, OR EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS  
Dear Mr. Pollock:
TEAM INSPECTION REPORT - UNIT 2; AND OPEN ITEM CLOSEOUT - UNIT 3  
On August 14, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection
COMBINED INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2008012 AND  
at Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC). The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection
05000286/2008010  
results, which were discussed on August 14, 2008, with Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,
and other members of your staff.
Dear Mr. Pollock:  
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
On August 14, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection
The inspection involved field walkdowns; examination of selected procedures, calculations and
at Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC). The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection  
records; observation of activities; and interviews with station personnel.
results, which were discussed on August 14, 2008, with Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,  
This report documents one NRC identified finding which was of very low safety significance
and other members of your staff.  
(Green). The finding was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. However,
because of the very low safety significance of the violation, and because it was entered into
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and  
your corrective action program, the NRC is treating it as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
with Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest the NCV in this report, you
The inspection involved field walkdowns; examination of selected procedures, calculations and  
should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for
records; observation of activities; and interviews with station personnel.  
your denial, to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region 1; the
This report documents one NRC identified finding which was of very low safety significance  
Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.
(Green). The finding was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. However,  
20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspectors at the IPEC.
because of the very low safety significance of the violation, and because it was entered into  
your corrective action program, the NRC is treating it as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent  
with Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest the 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 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,  
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region 1; the  
Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.  
20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspectors at the IPEC.  


J. Pollock                                   2
J. Pollock  
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
2  
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its  
NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the  
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the  
                                              Sincerely,
NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at  
                                              /RA/
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).  
                                              Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
                                              Engineering Branch 2
                                              Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No:     50-247/286
License No:     DPR-26, DPR-64
Enclosure:     Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010
                w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
cc w/encl:
Sincerely,  
Senior Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Vice President, Operations, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Vice President, Oversight, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Senior Vice President and COO, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations
Manager, Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations
P. Tonko, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
/RA/  
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
A. Donahue, Mayor, Village of Buchanan
J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill
R. Albanese, Four County Coordinator
S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.
Chairman, Standing Committee on Energy, NYS Assembly
Chairman, Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, NYS Assembly
Chairman, Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions
M. Slobodien, Director, Emergency Planning
P. Eddy, NYS Department of Public Service
Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly
T. Seckerson, County Clerk, Westchester County Board of Legislators
A. Spano, Westchester County Executive
Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief  
R. Bondi, Putnam County Executive
C. Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive
E. A. Diana, Orange County Executive
T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network
M. Elie, Citizens Awareness Network
D. Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists
Engineering Branch 2  
Division of Reactor Safety  
Docket No:  
50-247/286  
License No:  
DPR-26, DPR-64  
Enclosure:  
Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010  
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information  
cc w/encl:  
Senior Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Vice President, Operations, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Vice President, Oversight, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Senior Vice President and COO, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
Manager, Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations  
P. Tonko, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority  
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law  
A. Donahue, Mayor, Village of Buchanan  
J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill  
R. Albanese, Four County Coordinator  
S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.  
Chairman, Standing Committee on Energy, NYS Assembly  
Chairman, Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, NYS Assembly  
Chairman, Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions  
M. Slobodien, Director, Emergency Planning  
P. Eddy, NYS Department of Public Service  
Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly  
T. Seckerson, County Clerk, Westchester County Board of Legislators  
A. Spano, Westchester County Executive  
R. Bondi, Putnam County Executive  
C. Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive  
E. A. Diana, Orange County Executive  
T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network  
M. Elie, Citizens Awareness Network  
D. Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists  
Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project
Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project


J. Pollock                                 3
J. Pollock  
M. Mariotte, Nuclear Information & Resources Service
3  
F. Zalcman, Pace Law School, Energy Project
M. Mariotte, Nuclear Information & Resources Service  
L. Puglisi, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandt
F. Zalcman, Pace Law School, Energy Project  
Congressman John Hall
L. Puglisi, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandt  
Congresswoman Nita Lowey
Congressman John Hall  
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Congresswoman Nita Lowey  
Senator Charles Schumer
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton  
G. Shapiro, Senator Clinton's Staff
Senator Charles Schumer  
J. Riccio, Greenpeace
G. Shapiro, Senator Clinton's Staff  
P. Musegaas, Riverkeeper, Inc.
J. Riccio, Greenpeace  
M. Kaplowitz, Chairman of County Environment & Health Committee
P. Musegaas, Riverkeeper, Inc.  
A. Reynolds, Environmental Advocates
M. Kaplowitz, Chairman of County Environment & Health Committee  
D. Katz, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Network
A. Reynolds, Environmental Advocates  
K. Coplan, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic
D. Katz, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Network  
M. Jacobs, IPSEC
K. Coplan, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic  
W. Little, Associate Attorney, NYSDEC
M. Jacobs, IPSEC  
M. J. Greene, Clearwater, Inc.
W. Little, Associate Attorney, NYSDEC  
R. Christman, Manager Training and Development
M. J. Greene, Clearwater, Inc.  
J. Spath, New York State Energy Research, SLO Designee
R. Christman, Manager Training and Development
J. Spath, New York State Energy Research, SLO Designee  
A. J. Kremer, New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (NY AREA)
A. J. Kremer, New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (NY AREA)


J. Pollock                                                   2
J. Pollock  
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its
2  
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its  
NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at
enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the  
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the  
                                                              Sincerely,
NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at  
                                                              /RA/
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).  
                                                              Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
                                                              Engineering Branch 2
                                                              Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No:           50-247/286
License No:         DPR-26, DPR-64
Enclosure:           Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010
                    w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
Distribution w/encl: (via E-mail)                                       M. Gray, DRP
Sincerely,  
S. Collins, RA                                                          B. Bickett, DRP
M. Dapas, DRA                                                          S. McCarver, DRP
M. Gamberoni, DRS                                                      G. Malone, DRP, IP2 SRI
D. Roberts, DRS                                                        C. Hott, DRP, IP2 RI
S. Williams, RI OEDO                                                    P. Cataldo, DRP, IP3 SRI
R. Nelson, NRR                                                          T. Koonce, DRP, IP3 RI
J. Boska, PM, NRR                                                      Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
L. Doerflein, DRS                                                      ROPreports Resource
/RA/  
A. Ziedonis, DRS                                                        DRS File
SUNSI Review Complete: LTD                 (Reviewers Initials)
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Engineering Branch 2  
Division of Reactor Safety  
Docket No:  
50-247/286  
License No:  
DPR-26, DPR-64  
Enclosure:  
Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010  
w/Attachment: Supplemental Information  
Distribution w/encl:  
(via E-mail)  
S. Collins, RA
M. Dapas, DRA
M. Gamberoni, DRS
D. Roberts, DRS 
S. Williams, RI OEDO 
R. Nelson, NRR 
J. Boska, PM, NRR
L. Doerflein, DRS
A. Ziedonis, DRS
M. Gray, DRP
B. Bickett, DRP  
S. McCarver, DRP  
G. Malone, DRP, IP2 SRI  
C. Hott, DRP, IP2 RI  
P. Cataldo, DRP, IP3 SRI  
T. Koonce, DRP, IP3 RI  
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
ROPreports Resource
DRS File
SUNSI Review Complete:   LTD       (Reviewers Initials)  
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              U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                                  REGION I
Enclosure
Docket No:   50-247, 50-286
License No:  DPR-26, DPR-64
U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
Report No:   05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010
Licensee:   Entergy Nuclear Northeast
REGION I  
Facility:   Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3
Location:   450 Broadway, GSB
            Buchanan, NY 10511-0308
Dates:       July 28, 2008 through August 14, 2008
Docket No:  
Inspectors:  A. Ziedonis, Reactor Inspector (Team Leader)
            K. Mangan, Senior Reactor Inspector
50-247, 50-286  
            S. Smith, Reactor Inspector
Approved by: Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief
            Engineering Branch 2
License No:  
            Division of Reactor Safety
   
                                                          Enclosure
DPR-26, DPR-64  
Report No:  
05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010  
Licensee:  
Entergy Nuclear Northeast  
Facility:  
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3  
Location:  
450 Broadway, GSB  
Buchanan, NY 10511-0308  
Dates:
July 28, 2008 through August 14, 2008  
Inspectors:  
   
A. Ziedonis, Reactor Inspector (Team Leader)  
K. Mangan, Senior Reactor Inspector  
S. Smith, Reactor Inspector  
Approved by:
Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief  
Engineering Branch 2  
Division of Reactor Safety


                                      SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000286/2008-010, 05000247/2008-012; 07/28/2008 - 08/14/2008; Indian Point Nuclear
Generating Units 2 and 3; Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion and Other
ii
Activities.
The report documents a two week (on-site) team inspection covering the Evaluations of
Enclosure
Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications on Unit 2; open item
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS  
closure on Unit 3; and, Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion inspections
on both units. The inspection was conducted by three region-based engineering inspectors.
IR 05000286/2008-010, 05000247/2008-012; 07/28/2008 - 08/14/2008; Indian Point Nuclear  
One finding of very low risk significance (Green) was identified, and was considered to be a
Generating Units 2 and 3; Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion and Other  
non-cited violation. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White,
Activities.  
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
The report documents a two week (on-site) team inspection covering the Evaluations of  
severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe
Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications on Unit 2; open item  
operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor
closure on Unit 3; and, Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion inspections  
Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.
on both units. The inspection was conducted by three region-based engineering inspectors.
A.       NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
One finding of very low risk significance (Green) was identified, and was considered to be a  
        Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems
non-cited violation. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White,  
        *   Green. The team identified a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B,
Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination  
            Criterion III, Design Control, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the
Process (SDP). Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a  
            internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify
severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe  
            the adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow
operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor  
            rate conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions which could result in
Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.  
            dead-heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. Following
            identification of the issue, Entergy revised the Emergency Operating Procedures
A.  
            (EOP) to not start a second internal recirculation pump during conditions of high
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings  
            head recirculation, submitted a licensee event report (LER) for each generating unit,
            and entered the issue into the corrective action program.
            The finding was determined to be more than minor because it is associated with the
Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems  
            design control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the
            cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems
*  
            that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. On Unit 2,
Green. The team identified a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B,  
            the team determined the finding was of very low safety significance because it was a
Criterion III, Design Control, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the  
            design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or
internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify  
            functionality. On Unit 3, the finding was determined to be of very low safety
the adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow  
            significance based on a Significance Determination Process (SDP) Phase 3 risk
rate conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions which could result in  
            assessment. Also, the Unit 3 finding had a crosscutting aspect in the area of
dead-heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. Following  
            Problem Identification and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating
identification of the issue, Entergy revised the Emergency Operating Procedures  
            experience information through changes to station processes, procedures, and
(EOP) to not start a second internal recirculation pump during conditions of high  
            equipment. (IMC 0305 aspect P.2 (b)) (Section 4OA5)
head recirculation, submitted a licensee event report (LER) for each generating unit,  
B.       Licensee-Identified Violations
and entered the issue into the corrective action program.  
        None.
                                                ii
The finding was determined to be more than minor because it is associated with the  
                                                                                              Enclosure
design control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the  
cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems  
that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. On Unit 2,  
the team determined the finding was of very low safety significance because it was a  
design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or  
functionality. On Unit 3, the finding was determined to be of very low safety  
significance based on a Significance Determination Process (SDP) Phase 3 risk  
assessment. Also, the Unit 3 finding had a crosscutting aspect in the area of  
Problem Identification and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating  
experience information through changes to station processes, procedures, and  
equipment. (IMC 0305 aspect P.2 (b)) (Section 4OA5)  
B.  
Licensee-Identified Violations  
None.  


                                      REPORT DETAILS
1.   REACTOR SAFETY
      Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity
1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications (IP
      71111.17)
Enclosure
.1   Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments (24 samples)
REPORT DETAILS  
   a. Inspection Scope
      The team reviewed one safety evaluation to determine whether the changes to the
1.  
      facility or procedures, as described in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report
REACTOR SAFETY  
      (UFSAR), had been reviewed and documented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. In
      addition, the team evaluated whether Entergy had been required to obtain NRC approval
      prior to implementing the change. The team interviewed plant staff and reviewed
Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity  
      supporting information including calculations, analyses, design change documentation,
      procedures, the UFSAR, technical specifications (TS), and plant drawings, to assess the
1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications (IP  
      adequacy of the safety evaluation. The team compared the safety evaluation and
71111.17)  
      supporting documents to the guidance and methods provided in Nuclear Energy Institute
      (NEI) 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations, as endorsed by NRC
.1
      Regulatory Guide 1.187, "Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, Changes,
Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments (24 samples)  
      Tests, and Experiments," to determine the adequacy of the safety evaluation.
      The team also reviewed a sample of twenty-three 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and
   a.
      applicability determinations for which Entergy had concluded that no safety evaluation
Inspection Scope  
      was required. These reviews were performed to assess whether Entergy's threshold for
      performing safety evaluations was consistent with 10 CFR 50.59. The sample of issues
The team reviewed one safety evaluation to determine whether the changes to the  
      inspected that had been screened out by Entergy included procedure changes, design
facility or procedures, as described in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report  
      changes, calculations, and set point changes.
(UFSAR), had been reviewed and documented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. In  
      The single safety evaluation reviewed was the only safety evaluation performed by
addition, the team evaluated whether Entergy had been required to obtain NRC approval  
      Entergy during the time period covered under this inspection (i.e., since the last team
prior to implementing the change. The team interviewed plant staff and reviewed  
      inspection that evaluated changes, tests, or experiments). The screenings and
supporting information including calculations, analyses, design change documentation,  
      applicability determinations were selected based on the risk significance of the
procedures, the UFSAR, technical specifications (TS), and plant drawings, to assess the  
      associated structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
adequacy of the safety evaluation. The team compared the safety evaluation and  
      In addition, the team compared Entergy's administrative procedures, used to control the
supporting documents to the guidance and methods provided in Nuclear Energy Institute  
      screening, preparation, review, and approval of safety evaluations, to the guidance in
(NEI) 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations, as endorsed by NRC  
      NEI 96-07 to determine whether those procedures adequately implemented the
Regulatory Guide 1.187, "Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, Changes,  
      requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. The safety evaluations, screenings, and applicability
Tests, and Experiments," to determine the adequacy of the safety evaluation.  
      determinations reviewed by the team are listed in the attachment.
   b. Findings
The team also reviewed a sample of twenty-three 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and  
      No findings of significance were identified.
applicability determinations for which Entergy had concluded that no safety evaluation  
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was required. These reviews were performed to assess whether Entergy's threshold for  
performing safety evaluations was consistent with 10 CFR 50.59. The sample of issues  
inspected that had been screened out by Entergy included procedure changes, design  
changes, calculations, and set point changes.  
The single safety evaluation reviewed was the only safety evaluation performed by  
Entergy during the time period covered under this inspection (i.e., since the last team  
inspection that evaluated changes, tests, or experiments). The screenings and  
applicability determinations were selected based on the risk significance of the  
associated structures, systems, and components (SSCs).  
In addition, the team compared Entergy's administrative procedures, used to control the  
screening, preparation, review, and approval of safety evaluations, to the guidance in  
NEI 96-07 to determine whether those procedures adequately implemented the  
requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. The safety evaluations, screenings, and applicability  
determinations reviewed by the team are listed in the attachment.  
   b.  
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.  


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.2   Permanent Plant Modifications (8 samples)
.2.1 125 Volt Direct Current Circuit Breaker Replacements
  a. Inspection Scope
    The team reviewed a modification to replace the direct current (DC) HFB-model circuit
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    breakers in panel 23 due to breaker age concerns. The review was performed to
    determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the
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    DC electrical distribution system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally,
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    the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in
Permanent Plant Modifications (8 samples)  
    section 1.1 of this report.
    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
.2.1  
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. The attributes included component
125 Volt Direct Current Circuit Breaker Replacements  
    safety classification, breaker trip coordination requirements, and seismic qualification of
    the breaker and electrical panel. The team evaluated design assumptions in the
  a.  
    supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically
Inspection Scope  
    appropriate and consistent with the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR).
    The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the
The team reviewed a modification to replace the direct current (DC) HFB-model circuit  
    UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design
breakers in panel 23 due to breaker age concerns. The review was performed to  
    information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine whether the
determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the  
    breaker would function in accordance with design requirements. In addition, the team
DC electrical distribution system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally,  
    interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the circuit breaker
the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in  
    replacements and design requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the
section 1.1 of this report.  
    attachment.
  b. Findings
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
    No findings of significance were identified.
consistent with the design and licensing bases. The attributes included component  
.2.2 Removal of Turbine Trip Protection for Uneven Expansion
safety classification, breaker trip coordination requirements, and seismic qualification of  
  a. Inspection Scope
the breaker and electrical panel. The team evaluated design assumptions in the  
    The team reviewed a modification to remove the turbine trip feature protecting against
supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically  
    uneven expansion of turbine rotational components with respect to the stationary
appropriate and consistent with the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR).
    components of the system. The review was performed to determine whether the design
The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the  
    bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor
UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design  
    protection system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR
information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine whether the  
    50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1
breaker would function in accordance with design requirements. In addition, the team  
    of this report.
interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the circuit breaker  
    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
replacements and design requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the  
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component
attachment.  
    safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the turbine, and the
    establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the turbine in the event
  b.  
    of uneven turbine expansion. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting
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    evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and
    consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings,
                                                                                        Enclosure
No findings of significance were identified.  
.2.2  
Removal of Turbine Trip Protection for Uneven Expansion  
  a.
Inspection Scope  
The team reviewed a modification to remove the turbine trip feature protecting against  
uneven expansion of turbine rotational components with respect to the stationary  
components of the system. The review was performed to determine whether the design  
bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor  
protection system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR  
50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1  
of this report.  
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component  
safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the turbine, and the  
establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the turbine in the event  
of uneven turbine expansion. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting  
evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and  
consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings,  


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    analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated
    with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to
    verify that the trip function had been properly isolated. In addition, the team interviewed
    the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the modification and the design
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    requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
  b. Findings
Enclosure
    No findings of significance were identified.
analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated  
.2.3 Removal of Turbine Trip Protective Features
with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to  
  a. Inspection Scope
verify that the trip function had been properly isolated. In addition, the team interviewed  
    The team reviewed a modification to the main generator stator water cooling system.
the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the modification and the design  
    The modification removed single point vulnerabilities that could lead to an inadvertent
requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
    main turbine trip, including main generator rectifier cooling flow and stator water cooling
    inlet flow. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing
  b.  
    bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor protection system had
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    been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated
    with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.
    The team assessed selected attributes of the modification process to determine whether
No findings of significance were identified.  
    they were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included
    component safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the
.2.3  
    turbine, and the establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the
Removal of Turbine Trip Protective Features  
    turbine based on alarms and other indications. Design assumptions were reviewed to
    evaluate whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The
  a.  
    team reviewed selected calculations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to
Inspection Scope  
    determine whether they were properly updated with revised design information and
    operating guidance. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to verify that the
The team reviewed a modification to the main generator stator water cooling system.
    safety related trip functions associated with the turbine were not degraded by the
The modification removed single point vulnerabilities that could lead to an inadvertent  
    modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system
main turbine trip, including main generator rectifier cooling flow and stator water cooling  
    engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The documents
inlet flow. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing  
    reviewed are listed in the attachment.
bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor protection system had  
  b. Findings
been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated  
    No findings of significance were identified.
with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.  
.2.4 Internal Recirculation Pump Level Transmitter Modification
  a. Inspection Scope
The team assessed selected attributes of the modification process to determine whether  
    The team reviewed a modification to level transmitter LT-938, which is used for
they were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included  
    indication of internal recirculation pump suction level during inservice testing. The
component safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the  
    modification was performed to support changes in testing requirements of the internal
turbine, and the establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the  
    recirculation pumps, due to changes in American Society of Mechanical Engineers
turbine based on alarms and other indications. Design assumptions were reviewed to  
    (ASME) code acceptance criteria, which will require a higher suction water level to
evaluate whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The  
    ensure adequate submergence during testing at higher flow rates. The review was
team reviewed selected calculations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to  
                                                                                        Enclosure
determine whether they were properly updated with revised design information and  
operating guidance. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to verify that the  
safety related trip functions associated with the turbine were not degraded by the  
modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system  
engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The documents  
reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
  b.  
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.  
.2.4  
Internal Recirculation Pump Level Transmitter Modification  
  a.     Inspection Scope  
The team reviewed a modification to level transmitter LT-938, which is used for  
indication of internal recirculation pump suction level during inservice testing. The  
modification was performed to support changes in testing requirements of the internal  
recirculation pumps, due to changes in American Society of Mechanical Engineers  
(ASME) code acceptance criteria, which will require a higher suction water level to  
ensure adequate submergence during testing at higher flow rates. The review was  


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    performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance
    capability of the internal recirculation system had been degraded by the modification.
    Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as
    described in section 1.1 of this report.
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    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component
Enclosure
    safety classification, instrument uncertainty, adequacy of level transmitter position, and
performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance  
    adequacy of the water level for pump testing. The team evaluated design assumptions
capability of the internal recirculation system had been degraded by the modification.
    in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically
Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as  
    appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations,
described in section 1.1 of this report.  
    drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were
    properly updated with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
    modification test to determine whether the final installed set points were within the
consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component  
    acceptance band to verify that the level transmitter would function in accordance with
safety classification, instrument uncertainty, adequacy of level transmitter position, and  
    design assumptions. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and
adequacy of the water level for pump testing. The team evaluated design assumptions  
    system engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The
in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically  
    documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations,  
  b. Findings
drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were  
    No findings of significance were identified.
properly updated with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-
.2.5 Installation of 3/4-inch Vent Line in Safety Injection System Piping
modification test to determine whether the final installed set points were within the  
  a. Inspection Scope
acceptance band to verify that the level transmitter would function in accordance with  
    The team reviewed a modification to install a vent line on a relative high point in the
design assumptions. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and  
    safety injection discharge line to allow for venting gasses to ensure the safety injection
system engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The  
    piping remains full of water. The review was performed to determine whether the design
documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
    bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had
    been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated
  b.  
    with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.
Findings
    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component
    safety classification, ASME piping requirements, and procedural guidance for venting
No findings of significance were identified.  
    operations. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and
    analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the
.2.5  
    UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and
Installation of 3/4-inch Vent Line in Safety Injection System Piping  
    the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design
    information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to determine whether the
  a.  
    new piping and valve would function in accordance with design requirements. In
Inspection Scope  
    addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss
    the installation of the vent line as well as design requirements. Finally, the team walked
The team reviewed a modification to install a vent line on a relative high point in the  
    down the safety injection system vent line to detect any potentially abnormal installation
safety injection discharge line to allow for venting gasses to ensure the safety injection  
    conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
piping remains full of water. The review was performed to determine whether the design  
                                                                                      Enclosure
bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had  
been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated  
with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.  
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component  
safety classification, ASME piping requirements, and procedural guidance for venting  
operations. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and  
analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the  
UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and  
the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design  
information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to determine whether the  
new piping and valve would function in accordance with design requirements. In  
addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss  
the installation of the vent line as well as design requirements. Finally, the team walked  
down the safety injection system vent line to detect any potentially abnormal installation  
conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.  


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  b. Findings
    No findings of significance were identified.
.2.6 Modification to Replace Hydraulic Snubbers
  a. Inspection Scope
5  
    The team reviewed documents regarding the replacement of Bergen-Patterson snubbers
    with Lisega snubbers of equivalent load rating and pin-to-pin dimension. The Bergen-
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    Patterson snubbers were replaced due to age degradation and obsolescence. The new
  b.  
    snubbers were selected based on equivalency of design. Additionally, the new snubbers
Findings
    enhanced design qualities related to inspection and preventive maintenance
    requirements. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,
    licensing bases, and performance capability of systems and components supported by
No findings of significance were identified.  
    the snubbers had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59
    screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this
.2.6  
    report.
Modification to Replace Hydraulic Snubbers  
    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component
  a.  
    safety classification, load rating and load requirements, hydraulic fluid viscosity,
Inspection Scope  
    allowable displacement, and snubber inspection requirements. The team evaluated
    design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether
The team reviewed documents regarding the replacement of Bergen-Patterson snubbers  
    they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed
with Lisega snubbers of equivalent load rating and pin-to-pin dimension. The Bergen-
    selected evaluations, drawings, analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine
Patterson snubbers were replaced due to age degradation and obsolescence. The new  
    whether they were properly updated with any revised design information. In addition, the
snubbers were selected based on equivalency of design. Additionally, the new snubbers  
    team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss vendor
enhanced design qualities related to inspection and preventive maintenance  
    acceptance testing of the snubbers, as well as snubber installation and post-installation
requirements. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,  
    inspection. Finally, the team walked down a sample of Lisega snubbers to detect any
licensing bases, and performance capability of systems and components supported by  
    potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the
the snubbers had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59  
    attachment.
screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this  
  b. Findings
report.  
    No findings of significance were identified.
.2.7 Main Boiler Feed Pump Temperature Control Valve Modifications
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
  a. Inspection Scope
consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component  
    The team reviewed a modification to replace the temperature control valves (TCVs) on
safety classification, load rating and load requirements, hydraulic fluid viscosity,  
    the seal water injection system for the main boiler feed pump. The modification was
allowable displacement, and snubber inspection requirements. The team evaluated  
    performed to increase the reliability of the automated temperature control feature, as
design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether  
    well as provide more appropriately sized valves for temperature control of the seal water
they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed  
    injection system. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,
selected evaluations, drawings, analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine  
    licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had been
whether they were properly updated with any revised design information. In addition, the  
    degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with
team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss vendor  
    this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.
acceptance testing of the snubbers, as well as snubber installation and post-installation  
                                                                                        Enclosure
inspection. Finally, the team walked down a sample of Lisega snubbers to detect any  
potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the  
attachment.  
  b.  
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.  
.2.7  
Main Boiler Feed Pump Temperature Control Valve Modifications  
  a.  
Inspection Scope  
The team reviewed a modification to replace the temperature control valves (TCVs) on  
the seal water injection system for the main boiler feed pump. The modification was  
performed to increase the reliability of the automated temperature control feature, as  
well as provide more appropriately sized valves for temperature control of the seal water  
injection system. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,  
licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had been  
degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with  
this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.  


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    The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were
    consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component
    safety classification, automated set points, manual valve control features, and the ability
    to provide adequate seal water injection to ensure functionality of the main boiler feed
6  
    pumps. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and
    analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the
Enclosure
    UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, work orders, procedures,
The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were  
    and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised
consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component  
    design information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine
safety classification, automated set points, manual valve control features, and the ability  
    whether the new valves would function in accordance with design assumptions. In
to provide adequate seal water injection to ensure functionality of the main boiler feed  
    addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss
pumps. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and  
    the modification and the design requirements. Finally, the team walked down the new
analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the  
    TCVs to detect any potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents
UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, work orders, procedures,  
    reviewed are listed in the attachment.
and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised  
  b. Findings
design information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine  
    No findings of significance were identified.
whether the new valves would function in accordance with design assumptions. In  
.2.8 Modification to Install a Spacer Ring in Main Feedwater Valve
addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss  
  a. Inspection Scope
the modification and the design requirements. Finally, the team walked down the new  
    The team reviewed a modification to install a cage spacer in main feedwater flow control
TCVs to detect any potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents  
    valve (FCV) 427, to prevent the valve cage from shifting in position while in service. The
reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
    review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and
    performance capability of the safety injection system had been degraded by the
  b.  
    modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification
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    was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.
    The team assessed selected design inputs and attributes to determine whether they
    were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included
No findings of significance were identified.  
    component safety classification, effect on valve flow coefficient and stroke time, material
    compatibility with feedwater chemistry, and evaluations for changes in piping stress.
.2.8  
    The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to
Modification to Install a Spacer Ring in Main Feedwater Valve  
    determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR.
    The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the
  a.  
    UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated. The team evaluated the
Inspection Scope  
    post-modification tests to verify that the valves ability to stroke was not degraded by the
    modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system
The team reviewed a modification to install a cage spacer in main feedwater flow control  
    engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The team also
valve (FCV) 427, to prevent the valve cage from shifting in position while in service. The  
    walked down the main feedwater flow control valves to detect possible abnormal
review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and  
    installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
performance capability of the safety injection system had been degraded by the  
  b. Findings
modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification  
    No findings of significance were identified.
was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.  
                                                                                        Enclosure
The team assessed selected design inputs and attributes to determine whether they  
were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included  
component safety classification, effect on valve flow coefficient and stroke time, material  
compatibility with feedwater chemistry, and evaluations for changes in piping stress.
The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to  
determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR.
The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the  
UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated. The team evaluated the  
post-modification tests to verify that the valves ability to stroke was not degraded by the  
modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system  
engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The team also  
walked down the main feedwater flow control valves to detect possible abnormal  
installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
  b.  
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.  


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4.   OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (IP 71152)
   a. Inspection Scope
      The team reviewed a sample of condition reports associated with 10 CFR 50.59 issues
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      and plant modification issues to determine whether Entergy was appropriately
      identifying, characterizing, and correcting problems associated with these areas, and
Enclosure
      whether the planned or completed corrective actions were appropriate. The condition
4.  
      reports reviewed are listed in the attachment.
OTHER ACTIVITIES  
   b. Findings
      No findings of significance were identified.
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (IP 71152)  
4OA3 Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion (IP 71153 - 2 samples)
   .a Inspection Scope
   a.  
  .1  (Closed) LER 05000247/2007005, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to
Inspection Scope  
      Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused
      by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of
The team reviewed a sample of condition reports associated with 10 CFR 50.59 issues  
      Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)
and plant modification issues to determine whether Entergy was appropriately  
      On November 8, 2007, Unit 2 entered Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core
identifying, characterizing, and correcting problems associated with these areas, and  
      Cooling System, Condition A, for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains
whether the planned or completed corrective actions were appropriate. The condition  
      inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases
reports reviewed are listed in the attachment.  
      Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check
      valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.
   b.  
      This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head
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      and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one
      train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating
No findings of significance were identified.  
      Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation
      pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to
4OA3 Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion (IP 71153 - 2 samples)  
      verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,
      calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with
   .a  
      engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. The team
Inspection Scope  
      determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for
      adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)
.1   
      involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control (see
(Closed) LER 05000247/2007005, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to  
      section 4OA5.1b below). This LER is closed.
Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused  
  .2  (Closed) LER 05000286/2007003, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to
by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of  
      Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused
Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)  
      by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of
      Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)
On November 8, 2007, Unit 2 entered Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core  
      On November 8, 2007, the Unit 3 internal recirculation pump no. 31 was declared
Cooling System, Condition A, for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains  
      inoperable and Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core Cooling System,
inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases  
                                                                                      Enclosure
Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check  
valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.
This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head  
and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one  
train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating  
Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation  
pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to  
verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,  
calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with  
engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. The team  
determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for  
adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)  
involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control (see  
section 4OA5.1b below). This LER is closed.  
.2   
(Closed) LER 05000286/2007003, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to  
Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused  
by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of  
Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)  
On November 8, 2007, the Unit 3 internal recirculation pump no. 31 was declared  
inoperable and Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core Cooling System,  


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    Condition A, was entered for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains
    inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases
    Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check
    valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.
8  
    This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head
    and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one
Enclosure
    train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating
Condition A, was entered for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains  
    Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation
inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases  
    pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to
Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check  
    verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,
valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.
    calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with
This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head  
    engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. Also see section
and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one  
    4OA5.1a below for additional inspection activity related to this Unit 3 LER. The team
train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating  
    determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for
Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation  
    adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)
pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to  
    involving an NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control. (see section 40A5.1b
verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,  
    below) This LER is closed.
calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with  
  b. Findings
engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. Also see section  
    See section 4OA5.1b for the finding related to LERs 05000247/2007005 and
4OA5.1a below for additional inspection activity related to this Unit 3 LER. The team  
    05000286/2007003.
determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for  
4OA5 Other Activities
adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)  
.1   (Closed) URI 05000286/2007006-02: Inadequate Design Control of Recirculation
involving an NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control. (see section 40A5.1b  
    Pumps
below) This LER is closed.  
  a. Inspection Scope
    During the Unit 3 Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the
  b.  
    team identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of design control
Findings  
    associated with a modification that replaced both internal recirculation pumps (low
    pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps 31 and 32, or 31 LPR pump and 32 LPR pump) in
See section 4OA5.1b for the finding related to LERs 05000247/2007005 and  
    March 2007. Specifically, Entergy did not assess two critical design parameters
05000286/2007003.  
    associated with design basis requirements for the pumps: minimum flow requirements
    for sustained pump operation under low flow conditions, which involved design flow rates
4OA5 Other Activities  
    for small break loss-of-coolant accidents (SBLOCA) that were potentially below the
    vendor recommended flow rates for sustained operation of the pumps; and strong-pump
.1  
    to weak-pump interactions that could result in parallel pump dead-heading of the weaker
(Closed) URI 05000286/2007006-02: Inadequate Design Control of Recirculation  
    pump. With respect to conditions of parallel pump operation that result in a strong-pump
Pumps  
    to weak-pump interaction, the weaker pump will become dead-headed without an
    adequately sized minimum flow line. As a result of the NRC-identified issue, Entergy
  a.
    determined that the weaker pump was only susceptible to dead-heading during SBLOCA
Inspection Scope  
    scenarios involving high head recirculation. Immediate corrective actions were taken by
    Entergy to address this performance deficiency. URI 2007006-02 was opened to allow
During the Unit 3 Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the  
    an integrated NRC review of the LPR pumps prior operability with respect to pump
team identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of design control  
    dead-heading, and also with respect to Entergys evaluation of the LPR pumps
associated with a modification that replaced both internal recirculation pumps (low  
    sustained minimum flow requirements, which was still ongoing at the completion of the
pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps 31 and 32, or 31 LPR pump and 32 LPR pump) in  
    CDBI inspection in December 2007.
March 2007. Specifically, Entergy did not assess two critical design parameters  
                                                                                      Enclosure
associated with design basis requirements for the pumps: minimum flow requirements  
for sustained pump operation under low flow conditions, which involved design flow rates  
for small break loss-of-coolant accidents (SBLOCA) that were potentially below the  
vendor recommended flow rates for sustained operation of the pumps; and strong-pump  
to weak-pump interactions that could result in parallel pump dead-heading of the weaker  
pump. With respect to conditions of parallel pump operation that result in a strong-pump  
to weak-pump interaction, the weaker pump will become dead-headed without an  
adequately sized minimum flow line. As a result of the NRC-identified issue, Entergy  
determined that the weaker pump was only susceptible to dead-heading during SBLOCA  
scenarios involving high head recirculation. Immediate corrective actions were taken by  
Entergy to address this performance deficiency. URI 2007006-02 was opened to allow  
an integrated NRC review of the LPR pumps prior operability with respect to pump  
dead-heading, and also with respect to Entergys evaluation of the LPR pumps  
sustained minimum flow requirements, which was still ongoing at the completion of the  
CDBI inspection in December 2007.  


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  During this inspection, the team completed the integrated review of both the sustained
  minimum flow and the dead-heading issues. The team reviewed procedures, design
  basis documents, calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted
  interviews with engineering staff to verify measures were established to maintain design
9  
  basis requirements with respect to:
        * the sustained minimum flow issue. The team reviewed recirculation system
Enclosure
          hydraulic models performed by Entergy for SBLOCA scenarios to determine the
During this inspection, the team completed the integrated review of both the sustained  
          expected minimum core flows and individual pump flows. The team also
minimum flow and the dead-heading issues. The team reviewed procedures, design  
          reviewed evaluations performed by the pump vendor, Flowserve, to evaluate the
basis documents, calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted  
          sustained minimum flow requirements of the new internal recirculation pumps
interviews with engineering staff to verify measures were established to maintain design  
          during SBLOCA scenarios. Based on review of Entergys analyses and
basis requirements with respect to:  
          Flowserves evaluations, the team was able to verify that individual pump flows
          during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient to meet the sustained minimum
*  
          flow requirements for the pumps to operate successfully. The team noted the
the sustained minimum flow issue. The team reviewed recirculation system  
          analysis for LPR pump sustained minimum flow was performed on both units.
hydraulic models performed by Entergy for SBLOCA scenarios to determine the  
        * the LPR pump dead-heading issue. The team reviewed completed surveillance
expected minimum core flows and individual pump flows. The team also  
          test data and vendor pump curve data. See the discussion under Description in
reviewed evaluations performed by the pump vendor, Flowserve, to evaluate the  
          section 4OA5.1.b.
sustained minimum flow requirements of the new internal recirculation pumps  
  Based on the teams review of the Entergy analysis of the sustained minimum flow issue
during SBLOCA scenarios. Based on review of Entergys analyses and  
  and the corrective actions taken to address the dead-heading issue, this unresolved item
Flowserves evaluations, the team was able to verify that individual pump flows  
  is closed.
during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient to meet the sustained minimum  
b. Findings
flow requirements for the pumps to operate successfully. The team noted the  
  Introduction: The team identified a finding of very low safety significance (Green)
analysis for LPR pump sustained minimum flow was performed on both units.  
  involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design
*  
  Control, at both Unit 2 and Unit 3, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the
the LPR pump dead-heading issue. The team reviewed completed surveillance  
  internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify the
test data and vendor pump curve data. See the discussion under Description in  
  adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate
section 4OA5.1.b.  
  conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions.
  Description: For both units, the internal recirculation portion of the low-head safety
Based on the teams review of the Entergy analysis of the sustained minimum flow issue  
  injection system consists of two low pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps, located in
and the corrective actions taken to address the dead-heading issue, this unresolved item  
  primary containment, that take suction from a containment sump and discharge into a
is closed.  
  common header. Each LPR pump has a 3/4-inch minimum flow line upstream of the
  pump discharge check valve, and the two pumps share a 2-inch minimum flow line on
b.  
  the common discharge header. All three minimum flow lines return to the containment
Findings  
  sump. With respect to system operation, prior to December 2007, the EOPs directed
  operators to sequentially start both recirculation pumps during the recirculation phase of
Introduction: The team identified a finding of very low safety significance (Green)  
  any loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA).
involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design  
  NRC Bulletin 88-04, "Safety-Related Pump Loss," documented industry operating
Control, at both Unit 2 and Unit 3, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the  
  experience regarding design deficiencies involving a weaker pump (i.e., low discharge
internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify the  
  head at a given flow rate) that could be dead-headed when operated in parallel with a
adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate  
  stronger pump (i.e., higher discharge head at the equivalent flow rate), under low flow
conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions.  
  conditions, for system configurations where both pumps share a common minimum flow
  line. Letter IP3-89-036, dated May 12, 1989, provided the licensees Bulletin 88-04
Description: For both units, the internal recirculation portion of the low-head safety  
                                                                                    Enclosure
injection system consists of two low pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps, located in  
primary containment, that take suction from a containment sump and discharge into a  
common header. Each LPR pump has a 3/4-inch minimum flow line upstream of the  
pump discharge check valve, and the two pumps share a 2-inch minimum flow line on  
the common discharge header. All three minimum flow lines return to the containment  
sump. With respect to system operation, prior to December 2007, the EOPs directed  
operators to sequentially start both recirculation pumps during the recirculation phase of  
any loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA).  
NRC Bulletin 88-04, "Safety-Related Pump Loss," documented industry operating  
experience regarding design deficiencies involving a weaker pump (i.e., low discharge  
head at a given flow rate) that could be dead-headed when operated in parallel with a  
stronger pump (i.e., higher discharge head at the equivalent flow rate), under low flow  
conditions, for system configurations where both pumps share a common minimum flow  
line. Letter IP3-89-036, dated May 12, 1989, provided the licensees Bulletin 88-04  


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response to the NRC. The licensee stated that although the recirculation pumps shared
a common minimum flow line, the potential for a stronger pump to dead-head a weaker
pump did not exist. The basis, in part, was that having the individual pump minimum
flow lines upstream of the pump discharge check valve would ensure flow through the
10  
pump even if the stronger pump would cause the discharge check valve on the weaker
pump to close. The licensee also credited the EOPs with preventing the weak pump
Enclosure
from becoming dead-headed, based on an assumption that by the time the EOPs
response to the NRC. The licensee stated that although the recirculation pumps shared  
directed starting of the second pump, flow to the reactor core would be sufficient to allow
a common minimum flow line, the potential for a stronger pump to dead-head a weaker  
both pumps to operate at a point on their performance curves where there was adequate
pump did not exist. The basis, in part, was that having the individual pump minimum  
flow for both pumps.
flow lines upstream of the pump discharge check valve would ensure flow through the  
In December 2007, following NRC identification of potential parallel pump dead-heading
pump even if the stronger pump would cause the discharge check valve on the weaker  
of the LPR pumps at Unit 3, Entergy took actions to prevent the parallel operation of the
pump to close. The licensee also credited the EOPs with preventing the weak pump  
internal LPR pumps. Subsequent action was taken by Entergy at Unit 2 upon
from becoming dead-headed, based on an assumption that by the time the EOPs  
confirmation of a similar configuration. Entergy entered this issue into their corrective
directed starting of the second pump, flow to the reactor core would be sufficient to allow  
action program as CR-IP2-2007-04558 and CR-IP3-2007-04212. As an immediate
both pumps to operate at a point on their performance curves where there was adequate  
corrective action, Entergy revised EOPs 2-ES-1.2 and 2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg
flow for both pumps.  
Recirculation, and also 2-ES-1.4 and 3-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, so
that the second internal recirculation pump would not be started during conditions of high
In December 2007, following NRC identification of potential parallel pump dead-heading  
head recirculation on either unit.
of the LPR pumps at Unit 3, Entergy took actions to prevent the parallel operation of the  
The team concluded that Entergy, as part of the Unit 3 modification in 2007 and the Unit
internal LPR pumps. Subsequent action was taken by Entergy at Unit 2 upon  
2 modification in 2000 which installed two new LPR pumps on each unit, had not
confirmation of a similar configuration. Entergy entered this issue into their corrective  
evaluated the design for strong-pump to weak-pump interaction. Regarding Unit 3, the
action program as CR-IP2-2007-04558 and CR-IP3-2007-04212. As an immediate  
team determined, based on a review of vendor supplied pump performance curves and
corrective action, Entergy revised EOPs 2-ES-1.2 and 2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg  
pump surveillance data, that the 31 LPR pump was susceptible to dead-heading if both
Recirculation, and also 2-ES-1.4 and 3-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, so  
the 31 and 32 LPR pumps were operated in parallel during certain SBLOCA scenarios
that the second internal recirculation pump would not be started during conditions of high  
involving high head recirculation, as required by EOPs. The team's review of the new
head recirculation on either unit.  
recirculation pump performance curves identified that the 32 LPR pump had
approximately 10 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) greater discharge pressure, under low
The team concluded that Entergy, as part of the Unit 3 modification in 2007 and the Unit  
flow conditions, than the 31 LPR pump. The team noted that the installed 3/4 inch
2 modification in 2000 which installed two new LPR pumps on each unit, had not  
evaluated the design for strong-pump to weak-pump interaction. Regarding Unit 3, the  
team determined, based on a review of vendor supplied pump performance curves and  
pump surveillance data, that the 31 LPR pump was susceptible to dead-heading if both  
the 31 and 32 LPR pumps were operated in parallel during certain SBLOCA scenarios  
involving high head recirculation, as required by EOPs. The team's review of the new  
recirculation pump performance curves identified that the 32 LPR pump had  
approximately 10 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) greater discharge pressure, under low  
flow conditions, than the 31 LPR pump. The team noted that the installed 3/4 inch  
minimum flow valve was throttled to 1.5 turns open, resulting in an as-found 0.1 gallons-
minimum flow valve was throttled to 1.5 turns open, resulting in an as-found 0.1 gallons-
per-minute (gpm) flow. This low flow rate would not have been sufficient to prevent
per-minute (gpm) flow. This low flow rate would not have been sufficient to prevent  
pump damage if the 31 LPR pump discharge check valve closed due to the higher
pump damage if the 31 LPR pump discharge check valve closed due to the higher  
discharge pressure for the 32 LPR pump.
discharge pressure for the 32 LPR pump.  
In addition, the previous engineering evaluation for potential strong-pump to weak-pump
interaction of the recirculation pumps appeared to be inconsistent with Entergys most
In addition, the previous engineering evaluation for potential strong-pump to weak-pump  
current SBLOCA accident analysis performed as a result of the NRC-identified issue,
interaction of the recirculation pumps appeared to be inconsistent with Entergys most  
and also inconsistent with the current throttled configuration of the 3/4 inch minimum
current SBLOCA accident analysis performed as a result of the NRC-identified issue,  
flow line.
and also inconsistent with the current throttled configuration of the 3/4 inch minimum  
Regarding Unit 2, the team determined that it was unlikely that the 21 and 22 LPR
flow line.  
pumps were susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading, based on vendor pump curves
and surveillance test data, which showed that the current pump discharge pressures
Regarding Unit 2, the team determined that it was unlikely that the 21 and 22 LPR  
were nearly equivalent for low flow conditions.
pumps were susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading, based on vendor pump curves  
As noted in section 40A5.1a, Entergy performed an analysis for both units which
and surveillance test data, which showed that the current pump discharge pressures  
determined the individual LPR pump flows during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient
were nearly equivalent for low flow conditions.  
to meet the sustained minimum flow requirements for the pumps.
                                                                                  Enclosure
As noted in section 40A5.1a, Entergy performed an analysis for both units which  
determined the individual LPR pump flows during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient  
to meet the sustained minimum flow requirements for the pumps.  


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Analysis: The team determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the LPR pumps for
suitability of application to the internal recirculation system configuration at Unit 2 and
Unit 3 constituted a performance deficiency and a finding. Absent the 2007 NRC CDBI
identification of the issue at Unit 3, the similar issue at Unit 2 would likely have remained
11  
undiscovered. The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the design
control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the
Enclosure
cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems
Analysis: The team determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the LPR pumps for  
that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences (i.e., core
suitability of application to the internal recirculation system configuration at Unit 2 and  
damage).
Unit 3 constituted a performance deficiency and a finding. Absent the 2007 NRC CDBI  
Unit 3: Using Phases 1 and 3 of the NRCs Significance Determination Process, the
identification of the issue at Unit 3, the similar issue at Unit 2 would likely have remained  
team determined the significance of the 31 LPR pump susceptibility to parallel pump
undiscovered. The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the design  
dead-heading, between March 2007 and December 2007. The team evaluated this
control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the  
finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial
cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems  
Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the Table 4a characterization
that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences (i.e., core  
worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined to represent an actual
damage).  
loss of a safety function for a single LPR train for greater than the Technical
Specification allowed outage time because of the differences in pump performance,
Unit 3: Using Phases 1 and 3 of the NRCs Significance Determination Process, the  
during certain SBLOCA scenarios that required high pressure recirculation (HPR).
team determined the significance of the 31 LPR pump susceptibility to parallel pump  
Accordingly, this issue required evaluation under Appendix A to IMC 0609.
dead-heading, between March 2007 and December 2007. The team evaluated this  
A Region I Senior Reactor Analyst (SRA) completed a Phase 3 risk assessment
finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial  
determining that this issue was of very low safety significance (Green). The Phase 3
Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the Table 4a characterization  
assessment was conducted because the issue was not suitable to a Phase 2 analysis.
worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined to represent an actual  
The 31 LPR pump was assumed to fail internally, due to insufficient minimum pump flow
loss of a safety function for a single LPR train for greater than the Technical  
(pump damage), if the 32 LPR pump also was started in SBLOCA initiating events when
Specification allowed outage time because of the differences in pump performance,  
entering high pressure recirculation. The operation of the 31 LPR pump would not have
during certain SBLOCA scenarios that required high pressure recirculation (HPR).
been affected if the 32 LPR pump failed to start independently or because it did not have
Accordingly, this issue required evaluation under Appendix A to IMC 0609.  
electrical power. The SRA used the IP3 Standardized Plant Analysis Review (SPAR)
model version 3.45 to complete an internal events review. As a bounding case, the SRA
A Region I Senior Reactor Analyst (SRA) completed a Phase 3 risk assessment  
assumed that the 31 internal LPR pump would fail to run in all SBLOCA initiating events.
determining that this issue was of very low safety significance (Green). The Phase 3  
The SRA then reviewed the increase in core damage probability for sequences where
assessment was conducted because the issue was not suitable to a Phase 2 analysis.
HPR was assumed to fail. The dominate core damage sequence was a SBLOCA with:
The 31 LPR pump was assumed to fail internally, due to insufficient minimum pump flow  
success of AFW and high pressure injection, failure to cooldown, and subsequent failure
(pump damage), if the 32 LPR pump also was started in SBLOCA initiating events when  
of HPR. The estimated increase in core damage probability, given the nine month
entering high pressure recirculation. The operation of the 31 LPR pump would not have  
exposure period (March to December 2007), was very small: four-orders of magnitude
been affected if the 32 LPR pump failed to start independently or because it did not have  
below the 1E-6 per year Green-White risk significance threshold (E-10 per year).
electrical power. The SRA used the IP3 Standardized Plant Analysis Review (SPAR)  
The cause of this finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification
model version 3.45 to complete an internal events review. As a bounding case, the SRA  
and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating experience information
assumed that the 31 internal LPR pump would fail to run in all SBLOCA initiating events.
through changes to station processes, procedures, and equipment (P.2.(b)).
The SRA then reviewed the increase in core damage probability for sequences where  
Specifically, during the recent modification to the internal recirculation pumps, Entergy
HPR was assumed to fail. The dominate core damage sequence was a SBLOCA with:  
did not sufficiently review their original response to NRC Bulletin 88-04 regarding the
success of AFW and high pressure injection, failure to cooldown, and subsequent failure  
potential dead-heading of safety related pumps. Additionally, previous Licensee Event
of HPR. The estimated increase in core damage probability, given the nine month  
Reports (LERs) from other stations document that the same strong-pump to weak-pump
exposure period (March to December 2007), was very small: four-orders of magnitude  
interaction has occurred at other power reactor plants within the industry.
below the 1E-6 per year Green-White risk significance threshold (E-10 per year).
Unit 2: The team determined that both LPR pumps (21 and 22) were not likely
susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading during certain SBLOCA scenarios, based on
The cause of this finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification  
vendor pump curves and current surveillance test data, and therefore would have
and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating experience information  
                                                                                    Enclosure
through changes to station processes, procedures, and equipment (P.2.(b)).
Specifically, during the recent modification to the internal recirculation pumps, Entergy  
did not sufficiently review their original response to NRC Bulletin 88-04 regarding the  
potential dead-heading of safety related pumps. Additionally, previous Licensee Event  
Reports (LERs) from other stations document that the same strong-pump to weak-pump  
interaction has occurred at other power reactor plants within the industry.  
Unit 2: The team determined that both LPR pumps (21 and 22) were not likely  
susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading during certain SBLOCA scenarios, based on  
vendor pump curves and current surveillance test data, and therefore would have  


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      delivered adequate coolant flow to the reactor core as required by Emergency Operating
      Procedures. The team evaluated this finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter
      (IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the
      Table 4a characterization worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined
12  
      to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it was a design or qualification
      deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or functionality.
Enclosure
      This deficiency was not indicative of current performance because the modification on
delivered adequate coolant flow to the reactor core as required by Emergency Operating  
      Unit 2 was performed in May of 2000. Therefore, there was no cross-cutting aspect
Procedures. The team evaluated this finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter  
      associated with this finding.
(IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the  
      Enforcement: 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in
Table 4a characterization worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined  
      part, that measures be established for verifying or checking the adequacy of design such
to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it was a design or qualification  
      as by the performance of design reviews, by the use of alternate or simplified
deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or functionality.  
      calculational methods, or by the performance of a suitable testing program. Contrary to
      the above, Entergy replaced the internal recirculation pumps during modifications on
This deficiency was not indicative of current performance because the modification on  
      Unit 3 in March of 2007 and on Unit 2 in May 2000, and did not verify the design
Unit 2 was performed in May of 2000. Therefore, there was no cross-cutting aspect  
      adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate
associated with this finding.  
      conditions or for strong-pump to weak pump interactions which could result in dead-
      heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. This condition existed until
Enforcement: 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in  
      identified by the NRC in December of 2007, resulting in subsequent corrective actions by
part, that measures be established for verifying or checking the adequacy of design such  
      Entergy to revise the EOPs, as described above. Because this finding was of very low
as by the performance of design reviews, by the use of alternate or simplified  
      safety significance and was entered into the corrective action program as CR-IP2-2007-
calculational methods, or by the performance of a suitable testing program. Contrary to  
      4558, and as CR-IP3-2007-4212, this violation is being treated as an NCV, consistent
the above, Entergy replaced the internal recirculation pumps during modifications on  
      with section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. (NCV 05000247/2008012-01, and
Unit 3 in March of 2007 and on Unit 2 in May 2000, and did not verify the design  
      NCV 05000286/2008010-01, Inadequate Design Control of Internal Recirculation
adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate  
      Pumps)
conditions or for strong-pump to weak pump interactions which could result in dead-
.2   (Closed) URI 05000247/2007007-03: Use of Motor Control Center (MCC) Methodology
heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. This condition existed until  
      for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor Operated
identified by the NRC in December of 2007, resulting in subsequent corrective actions by  
      Valves (MOVs)
Entergy to revise the EOPs, as described above. Because this finding was of very low  
  a. Inspection Scope
safety significance and was entered into the corrective action program as CR-IP2-2007-
      During a Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the team
4558, and as CR-IP3-2007-4212, this violation is being treated as an NCV, consistent  
      identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of MCC testing
with section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. (NCV 05000247/2008012-01, and  
      methodology for MOVs. Specifically, Entergy did not use the testing methodology
NCV 05000286/2008010-01, Inadequate Design Control of Internal Recirculation  
      approved by the NRC as part of the Generic Letter (GL) 96-05 reviews, which required
Pumps)  
      direct measurements of stem thrust and torque to be recorded at-the-valve. The URI
      was opened to determine if the results from the MCC testing methodology could
.2  
      adequately show that the design basis of the MOVs was maintained. The team
(Closed) URI 05000247/2007007-03: Use of Motor Control Center (MCC) Methodology  
      interviewed the system engineer and found that following NRC-identification of the issue,
for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor Operated  
      Entergy suspended the MCC testing program, and subsequently re-tested all valves that
Valves (MOVs)  
      had been previously tested using the MCC testing methodology. The re-test used the
      GL 96-05 testing methodology, and the team verified that the MOVs had maintained
      a.  
      their design basis capability.
Inspection Scope  
      Additionally, the team reviewed the licensees commitments as described in their
      response to GL 96-05 and determined that Entergy had committed to the at-the-valve
      testing methodology. The team concluded that prior to implementing the MCC testing
                                                                                      Enclosure
During a Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the team  
identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of MCC testing  
methodology for MOVs. Specifically, Entergy did not use the testing methodology  
approved by the NRC as part of the Generic Letter (GL) 96-05 reviews, which required  
direct measurements of stem thrust and torque to be recorded at-the-valve. The URI  
was opened to determine if the results from the MCC testing methodology could  
adequately show that the design basis of the MOVs was maintained. The team  
interviewed the system engineer and found that following NRC-identification of the issue,  
Entergy suspended the MCC testing program, and subsequently re-tested all valves that  
had been previously tested using the MCC testing methodology. The re-test used the  
GL 96-05 testing methodology, and the team verified that the MOVs had maintained  
their design basis capability.  
Additionally, the team reviewed the licensees commitments as described in their  
response to GL 96-05 and determined that Entergy had committed to the at-the-valve  
testing methodology. The team concluded that prior to implementing the MCC testing  


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    methodology, Entergy was required to submit a change to the GL commitment. The
    team found that because the testing methodology did not conform to all the requirements
    outlined in the methodology basis documents, and the testing had not been previously
    approved by NRC, a violation of NRC requirements had occurred. However, because
13  
    the retest determined that the valves had maintained their design basis capability, the
    team concluded that the associated finding was of minor significance that was not
Enclosure
    subject to enforcement action per section IV.B of the Enforcement Policy. This URI is
methodology, Entergy was required to submit a change to the GL commitment. The  
    closed.
team found that because the testing methodology did not conform to all the requirements  
  b.  Findings
outlined in the methodology basis documents, and the testing had not been previously  
    No findings of significance were identified.
approved by NRC, a violation of NRC requirements had occurred. However, because  
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit
the retest determined that the valves had maintained their design basis capability, the  
    The team presented the inspection results to Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,
team concluded that the associated finding was of minor significance that was not  
    and other members of Entergy's staff at an exit meeting on August 14, 2008. The team
subject to enforcement action per section IV.B of the Enforcement Policy. This URI is  
    verified that this report does not contain proprietary information.
closed.  
                                                                                    Enclosure
   
b.  
Findings 
   
No findings of significance were identified.  
4OA6 Meetings, including Exit  
The team presented the inspection results to Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,  
and other members of Entergy's staff at an exit meeting on August 14, 2008. The team  
verified that this report does not contain proprietary information.  


                                            A-1
                                      ATTACHMENT
                              SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
                                KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
A-1  
H. Anderson         Licensing Specialist
F. Bloise           Senior Design Engineer
Attachment
G. Dahl             Licensing Specialist
    ATTACHMENT  
J. Hill             Design Engineering Supervisor, I&C
T. McCaffrey         Design Engineering Manager
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
V. Myers             Design Engineering Supervisor, Mechanical
T. Orlando           Director of Engineering
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT  
A. Vitale           General Manager of Plant Operations
R. Walpole           Licensing Manager
Licensee Personnel  
A. Williams         Managers of Operations
J. Bencivenga       Senior Design Engineer
H. Anderson
                  LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED
Licensing Specialist  
Open and Closed
F. Bloise  
05000247/2008012-01         NCV           Inadequate Design Control of Internal
                                          Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)
Senior Design Engineer  
05000286/2008010-01         NCV           Inadequate Design Control of Internal
G. Dahl  
                                          Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)
Closed
Licensing Specialist  
05000247/2007005             LER           Technical Specification Prohibited Condition
J. Hill
                                          Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion
                                          Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump
Design Engineering Supervisor, I&C  
                                          Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak
T. McCaffrey
                                          Pump Interaction During a Small Break
Design Engineering Manager  
                                          Loss of Coolant Accident (Sections 4OA3.1)
V. Myers  
05000286/2007003             LER           Technical Specification Prohibited Condition
                                          Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion
Design Engineering Supervisor, Mechanical  
                                          Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump
T. Orlando  
                                          Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak
                                          Pump Interaction During a Small Break
Director of Engineering  
                                          Loss of Coolant Accident (Section 4OA3.2)
A. Vitale  
                                                                                  Attachment
General Manager of Plant Operations  
R. Walpole  
Licensing Manager  
A. Williams  
Managers of Operations  
J. Bencivenga
Senior Design Engineer  
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED  
Open and Closed  
05000247/2008012-01  
NCV  
Inadequate Design Control of Internal
Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)  
05000286/2008010-01  
NCV  
Inadequate Design Control of Internal
Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)  
Closed  
05000247/2007005  
LER  
Technical Specification Prohibited Condition
Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion
Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump
Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak
Pump Interaction During a Small Break
Loss of Coolant Accident (Sections 4OA3.1)  
05000286/2007003  
LER  
Technical Specification Prohibited Condition
Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion
Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump
Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak
Pump Interaction During a Small Break
Loss of Coolant Accident (Section 4OA3.2)  


                                              A-2
05000247/2007007-03           URI           Use of Motor Control Center Methodology
                                            for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis
                                            Capability of Safety-Related MOVs (Section
                                            4OA5.2)
A-2  
05000286/2007006-02           URI           Inadequate Design Control of Internal
                                            Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)
Attachment
                              LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
05000247/2007007-03  
Section 1R017: Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent
URI  
      Plant Modifications
Use of Motor Control Center Methodology
10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations
for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis  
07-2002-01-Eval, 10 CFR 72.212 Report Appendix F: New Licensing Basis Document
Capability of Safety-Related MOVs (Section  
      for IPEC ISFSI, Rev. 1
4OA5.2)  
10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations
0-AOP-SEC-2, Aircraft Threat, Rev. 4
05000286/2007006-02  
2-PT-M021A, Emergency Diesel Generator 21 Load Test, Rev. 17
URI  
2-PT-M108R04, RHR/SI System Venting, dated 4/19/08
Inadequate Design Control of Internal  
2-PT-Q024B, 22 EDG Fuel Oil Transfer Pump, Rev. 10
Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)  
2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13
2-PT-R007AR20, Motor Driven AF Pump Full Flow, dated 1/22/08
2-SOP-27.3.1.1 21 Emergency Diesel Generator Manual Operation, Rev. 21
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  
EC 5456, Revision to the 22 AFP Turbine Overspeed Set Point Lower Tolerance, Rev. 0
EOPs E-0 through ES-3.2, Westinghouse Owners Group Changes to Revision Number 2 of the
Section 1R017: Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent
      EOPs (All procedures are Rev. 0)
Plant Modifications  
ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0
ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0
10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations  
ER-06-2-027, Increase Recirculation Pump flows to meet IST Code Requirements by 2008,
07-2002-01-Eval, 10 CFR 72.212 Report Appendix F: New Licensing Basis Document
      dated 4/22/08
for IPEC ISFSI, Rev. 1  
ER-06-2-031, 118V AC/ 118V AC Electrical (Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC
      Power Panel 23), Rev. 0
10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations  
ER-06-2-048, Installation of 3/4 Vent Valve Downstream of SI-MOV-888A/B, Rev. 0
0-AOP-SEC-2, Aircraft Threat, Rev. 4  
ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0
2-PT-M021A, Emergency Diesel Generator 21 Load Test, Rev. 17  
ER-06-2-115, Install Surge Suppressors on Relays to Defeat 21 and 22 MBFP, Rev. 0
2-PT-M108R04, RHR/SI System Venting, dated 4/19/08  
ER-06-2-141, DC/ 125 DC System (Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip), Rev. 0
2-PT-Q024B, 22 EDG Fuel Oil Transfer Pump, Rev. 10  
ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0
2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13  
IP2-03-24983, Power Uprate: Setpoint Changes, dated 1/3/07
2-PT-R007AR20, Motor Driven AF Pump Full Flow, dated 1/22/08  
IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Stem Generator Tube Rupture Analysis,
2-SOP-27.3.1.1 21 Emergency Diesel Generator Manual Operation, Rev. 21  
      Rev. 0
EC 5456, Revision to the 22 AFP Turbine Overspeed Set Point Lower Tolerance, Rev. 0  
IP-SMM-AD-102, IPEC Implementing Procedure Preparation, Review, and Approval -
EOPs E-0 through ES-3.2, Westinghouse Owners Group Changes to Revision Number 2 of the  
      Attachment 10.2: Core Operation Limits Report (COLR), Rev. 5
EOPs (All procedures are Rev. 0)  
SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level
ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0  
      Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0
ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0  
SPDDF-PC-439AR01, ESFAS Actuation on High Differential Steam line Pressure, dated
ER-06-2-027, Increase Recirculation Pump flows to meet IST Code Requirements by 2008,  
      11/27/06
dated 4/22/08  
                                                                                      Attachment
ER-06-2-031, 118V AC/ 118V AC Electrical (Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC  
Power Panel 23), Rev. 0  
ER-06-2-048, Installation of 3/4 Vent Valve Downstream of SI-MOV-888A/B, Rev. 0  
ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0  
ER-06-2-115, Install Surge Suppressors on Relays to Defeat 21 and 22 MBFP, Rev. 0  
ER-06-2-141, DC/ 125 DC System (Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip), Rev. 0  
ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0  
IP2-03-24983, Power Uprate: Setpoint Changes, dated 1/3/07  
IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Stem Generator Tube Rupture Analysis,  
Rev. 0  
IP-SMM-AD-102, IPEC Implementing Procedure Preparation, Review, and Approval -  
Attachment 10.2: Core Operation Limits Report (COLR), Rev. 5  
SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level  
Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0  
SPDDF-PC-439AR01, ESFAS Actuation on High Differential Steam line Pressure, dated  
11/27/06  


                                              A-3
Modification Packages
ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0
ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0
ER-06-2-048, 3/4-inch Vent Line Install, Rev. 0
A-3  
ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0
ER-06-2-031, Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC Power Panel 23, Rev. 0
Attachment
ER-06-2-141, Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip, Rev. 0
Modification Packages  
ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0
ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0  
SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level
ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0  
        Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0
ER-06-2-048, 3/4-inch Vent Line Install, Rev. 0
Calculations & Analysis
ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0  
IP-CALC-07-00184, SIS Valve Operation Inside the Vapor Containment, Rev. 0
ER-06-2-031, Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC Power Panel 23, Rev. 0  
IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Steam Generator Tube Rupture
ER-06-2-141, Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip, Rev. 0  
        Accident, Rev. 0
ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0  
FIX-00046, Calibration of Turbine Inlet Pressure and High Steam Flow (SF)/ Safety
SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level  
        Injection Components for Stretch Power Uprate, Rev. 03P
Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0  
FIX-00129, Turbine Inlet Pressure Transmitter Static Head Sealing and Calibrations,
        Rev. 5
Calculations & Analysis  
GMS-00035, Stress Analysis of Line 60 Due to Addition of Vent Valve Downstream of
IP-CALC-07-00184, SIS Valve Operation Inside the Vapor Containment, Rev. 0  
        888A and 888B, Rev. 0
IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Steam Generator Tube Rupture
Drawings
Accident, Rev. 0  
A225105, Logic Diagram - Safeguards Actuation Signals, Rev. 10
FIX-00046, Calibration of Turbine Inlet Pressure and High Steam Flow (SF)/ Safety
A225106, Logic Diagram - Feedwater Isolation, Rev. 7
Injection Components for Stretch Power Uprate, Rev. 03P  
ISI-2735, In-Service Inspection Program - Safety Injection System, Rev. 1
FIX-00129, Turbine Inlet Pressure Transmitter Static Head Sealing and Calibrations,  
220619, Instrument and Control Loop Diagram Safety Injection System Loop 938 and
        939, Rev. 2
Rev. 5  
9321-F-2019-114, Flow Diagram - Boiler Feedwater, 12/16/87
GMS-00035, Stress Analysis of Line 60 Due to Addition of Vent Valve Downstream of
Drawing Change Notice (DCN)
888A and 888B, Rev. 0  
EC-7052, Model D-1008-160-2 Valve Assembly (FCV-427), 04/04/08
Surveillance and Modifications Acceptance Tests
Drawings  
2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14
A225105, Logic Diagram - Safeguards Actuation Signals, Rev. 10  
2-PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 21
A225106, Logic Diagram - Feedwater Isolation, Rev. 7  
PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 19
ISI-2735, In-Service Inspection Program - Safety Injection System, Rev. 1  
PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 13
220619, Instrument and Control Loop Diagram Safety Injection System Loop 938 and
Audits and Self-Assessments
939, Rev. 2  
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Engineering Design Control, Rev. 0
9321-F-2019-114, Flow Diagram - Boiler Feedwater, 12/16/87  
Procedures
0-CY-1640, Chemistry Shutdown Plan, Rev. 17
Drawing Change Notice (DCN)  
0-CY-1645, Chemistry Response to Plant Causalities, Rev. 5
EC-7052, Model D-1008-160-2 Valve Assembly (FCV-427), 04/04/08  
0-CY-2350, Primary System Zinc Injection, Rev. 2
0-RES-401-GEN, Lisega Snubber Installation and Removal, Rev. 1
Surveillance and Modifications Acceptance Tests  
2-ARP-SEF, Turbine and GE Generator Start-up, Rev. 55
2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14  
2-PI-V001A, Inaccessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 15
2-PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 21  
2-PI-V001B, Accessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 14
PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 19  
                                                                                    Attachment
PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 13  
Audits and Self-Assessments  
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Engineering Design Control, Rev. 0  
Procedures  
0-CY-1640, Chemistry Shutdown Plan, Rev. 17  
0-CY-1645, Chemistry Response to Plant Causalities, Rev. 5  
0-CY-2350, Primary System Zinc Injection, Rev. 2  
0-RES-401-GEN, Lisega Snubber Installation and Removal, Rev. 1  
2-ARP-SEF, Turbine and GE Generator Start-up, Rev. 55  
2-PI-V001A, Inaccessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 15  
2-PI-V001B, Accessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 14  


                                              A-4
2-PT-M108, RHR/SI System Venting, Rev. 4
2-PT-R002B, Recirculation Sump Level, Rev. 18.
2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20
2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13
A-4  
2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First State Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14
2-SOP-3.1, Charging Seal Water and Letdown Control, Rev. 61
Attachment
2-SOP-3.5, Placing CVCS Demineralizers in or out of Service, Rev. 22
2-PT-M108, RHR/SI System Venting, Rev. 4  
EN-DC-117, Post Modification Testing and Special Instructions, Rev. 1
2-PT-R002B, Recirculation Sump Level, Rev. 18.  
EN-LI-100, Process Applicability Determination, Rev. 7
2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20  
EN-LI-101, 10 CFR 50.59 Review Program, Rev. 4
2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13  
PT-V11A-4, Recalibration of NIS and OT/OP Delta T Parameters Channel IV, Rev. 14
2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First State Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14  
Work Orders
2-SOP-3.1, Charging Seal Water and Letdown Control, Rev. 61  
51229162
2-SOP-3.5, Placing CVCS Demineralizers in or out of Service, Rev. 22  
51326377
EN-DC-117, Post Modification Testing and Special Instructions, Rev. 1  
00144204
EN-LI-100, Process Applicability Determination, Rev. 7  
Work Requests
EN-LI-101, 10 CFR 50.59 Review Program, Rev. 4  
128436
PT-V11A-4, Recalibration of NIS and OT/OP Delta T Parameters Channel IV, Rev. 14  
128439
Vendor Manuals
Work Orders  
IB 56-352-400, TURBO-GRAF - Turbine Supervisory Instruments Differential Expansion
51229162  
IP 56-352-340A, TURBO-GRAF -Turbine Supervisory Instruments Casing Expansion /
51326377  
        Differential Expansion
00144204  
Miscellaneous
05-0299-MD-00-RE, 50.59 Evaluation for IP3 Cycle 14 Core Reload Design, Rev. 1
Work Requests  
ER 03-2-217, Setpoints, Rev. 0
128436  
Final Report, Control Room Envelope In-leakage Testing at Indian Point 2 Nuclear Generating
128439  
        Station, dated 02/00
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Issuance of Amendment RE: 3.36 percent Power
Vendor Manuals  
        Uprate (TAC No. MC 1865), dated 10/27/04
IB 56-352-400, TURBO-GRAF - Turbine Supervisory Instruments Differential Expansion  
Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications
IP 56-352-340A, TURBO-GRAF -Turbine Supervisory Instruments Casing Expansion /
Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications
Differential Expansion  
IPEC Top 10 Technical Issue: IPEC Power Supply PMs, Rev. 2
IP2-FW/SGL DBD, Feedwater System / Steam Generator Control System Design Basis
Miscellaneous  
        Document, Rev. 1
05-0299-MD-00-RE, 50.59 Evaluation for IP3 Cycle 14 Core Reload Design, Rev. 1  
ER 03-2-217, Setpoints, Rev. 0  
Final Report, Control Room Envelope In-leakage Testing at Indian Point 2 Nuclear Generating  
Station, dated 02/00  
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Issuance of Amendment RE: 3.36 percent Power  
Uprate (TAC No. MC 1865), dated 10/27/04  
Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications  
Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications  
IPEC Top 10 Technical Issue: IPEC Power Supply PMs, Rev. 2  
IP2-FW/SGL DBD, Feedwater System / Steam Generator Control System Design Basis  
Document, Rev. 1  
Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, NEI Pilot Program for use of NURGEG-
Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, NEI Pilot Program for use of NURGEG-
        1465, dated 04/13/00
1465, dated 04/13/00  
Letter from NRR to Entergy, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Relief
Letter from NRR to Entergy, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Relief
        Request P-2 on Testing of Recirculation Pumps, dated 04/01/08
Request P-2 on Testing of Recirculation Pumps, dated 04/01/08  
Lisega: Shock Absorbers Rigid Struts 93, April 1996 Edition
Lisega: Shock Absorbers Rigid Struts 93, April 1996 Edition  
Letter, Lake Engineering Co. to Entergy, Seal Life Evaluation of Bergen-Paterson
Letter, Lake Engineering Co. to Entergy, Seal Life Evaluation of Bergen-Paterson
        Snubbers Entergy Nuclear Contract No. 4500543558 - Change 1 Lake Engineering
Snubbers Entergy Nuclear Contract No. 4500543558 - Change 1 Lake Engineering  
        Company Project No. 948, dated 12/28/05
Company Project No. 948, dated 12/28/05  
Letter, USNRC to Consolidated Edison Company: Issuance of Amendment Number 173
Letter, USNRC to Consolidated Edison Company: Issuance of Amendment Number 173
        for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2, dated 07/26/94
for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2, dated 07/26/94  
NF-IP-07-25, Indian Point Unit 2 Cycle Core 19 Loading Plan, 03/24/08
NF-IP-07-25, Indian Point Unit 2 Cycle Core 19 Loading Plan, 03/24/08  
PFP-212, General Floor Plan - Primary Auxiliary Building, Rev. 7
PFP-212, General Floor Plan - Primary Auxiliary Building, Rev. 7  
                                                                                  Attachment


                                              A-5
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report: Engineering Design Control
Updated Final Safety Analysis Report: Indian Point Unit 2, Rev. 20
WCAP-16157-P, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 Stretch Power Uprate NSSS and
      BOP Licensing Report, Rev. 0
A-5  
Westinghouse Certification of Conformance for Breaker RHFA3100Y, dated 03/28/08
Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems
Attachment
Condition Reports (* denotes NRC identified during this inspection)
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report: Engineering Design Control
IP2-2003-00231         IP2-2007-01208       IP2-2007-02208       IP2-2008-01056
Updated Final Safety Analysis Report: Indian Point Unit 2, Rev. 20  
IP2-2008-01414         IP2-2008-01581       IP2-2008-01822*       IP2-2008-02011
WCAP-16157-P, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 Stretch Power Uprate NSSS and  
IP2-2008-02509         IP2-2008-03778*       IP2-2008-03801*
BOP Licensing Report, Rev. 0  
Section 4OA3: Event Followup
Westinghouse Certification of Conformance for Breaker RHFA3100Y, dated 03/28/08  
IP 2 LER 2007-005-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding
Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems  
      the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a
      Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,
Condition Reports (* denotes NRC identified during this inspection)  
      01/07/08
IP2-2003-00231  
IP 3 LER 2007-003-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding
IP2-2007-01208  
      the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a
IP2-2007-02208  
      Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,
IP2-2008-01056  
      01/07/08
IP2-2008-01414  
Section 4A05: Other Activities
IP2-2008-01581  
10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations
IP2-2008-01822*  
EC 5682, Revision of Procedures EOP ES-1.3 and ES-1.4, 02/12/08
IP2-2008-02011  
Condition Reports
IP2-2008-02509  
IP2-2007-04212         IP2-2007-04296       IP2-2007-04411       IP2-2007-04558
IP2-2008-03778*  
IP2-2007-04670         IP2-2007-04905       IP3-2007-04411
IP2-2008-03801*  
Procedures
2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1
2-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1
Section 4OA3: Event Followup  
2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20
IP 2 LER 2007-005-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding
3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1
3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 2
the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a
3PT-R013, Recirculation Pumps In-Service Test, Rev. 19
EN-DC-313, Procurement Engineering Process, Rev. 2
Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,
EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 07/24/06
EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 01/28/08
01/07/08  
EN-MP-101, Materials, Purchasing, and Contracts Process, Rev. 2
IP 3 LER 2007-003-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding
EN-MP-121, Materials, Purchasing and Contracts Training, Qualification and
      Certification, Rev. 1
the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report, Rev. 0
Miscellaneous
Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,
280-RLCA02848-02A, Unit 3 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/16/07
IP-CALC-04-00809, Attachment 10, Unit 2 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/11/00
01/07/08  
                                                                                  Attachment
Section 4A05: Other Activities  
10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations  
EC 5682, Revision of Procedures EOP ES-1.3 and ES-1.4, 02/12/08  
Condition Reports  
IP2-2007-04212  
IP2-2007-04296  
IP2-2007-04411  
IP2-2007-04558  
IP2-2007-04670  
IP2-2007-04905  
IP3-2007-04411  
Procedures  
2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1  
2-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1  
2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20  
3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1  
3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 2  
3PT-R013, Recirculation Pumps In-Service Test, Rev. 19  
EN-DC-313, Procurement Engineering Process, Rev. 2  
EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 07/24/06  
EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 01/28/08  
EN-MP-101, Materials, Purchasing, and Contracts Process, Rev. 2  
EN-MP-121, Materials, Purchasing and Contracts Training, Qualification and
Certification, Rev. 1  
QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report, Rev. 0  
Miscellaneous  
280-RLCA02848-02A, Unit 3 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/16/07  
IP-CALC-04-00809, Attachment 10, Unit 2 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/11/00  


                                              A-6
IP-RPT-04-00890, Technical Basis for Using MC2 Technology for Periodic Verification
        Testing at Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3, Rev. 02
IP-RPT-08-00009, Engineering Study for Pump Minimum Flow Evaluation - Safety
        Injection Recirculation Pumps, 01/29/08
A-6  
IPEC Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program: E-1 and FR-P Series EOPs,
        06/25/08
Attachment
Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, Completion of Licensing Action for
IP-RPT-04-00890, Technical Basis for Using MC2 Technology for Periodic Verification
        Generic Letter 96-05 Regarding Capability of Motor-Operated Valves, Indian
Testing at Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3, Rev. 02  
        Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 (TAC No. M97057), dated 03/05/01
IP-RPT-08-00009, Engineering Study for Pump Minimum Flow Evaluation - Safety
NRC Bulletin 88-04: Potential Safety-Related Pump Loss, 05/05/88
Injection Recirculation Pumps, 01/29/08  
NRC Inspection Report 05000286/2007006, Indian Point Unit 3 Component Design Bases
IPEC Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program: E-1 and FR-P Series EOPs,
        Inspection (CDBI), 02/01/08
06/25/08  
NRC Regulatory Issue summary 2000-17, Managing Regulatory Commitments Made by Power
Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, Completion of Licensing Action for
        Reactor Licensees to the NRC Staff
Generic Letter 96-05 Regarding Capability of Motor-Operated Valves, Indian
PS 98-002, Procurement Specification for Replacement of Two Containment
Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 (TAC No. M97057), dated 03/05/01  
        Recirculation Pumps, 04/08/99
NRC Bulletin 88-04: Potential Safety-Related Pump Loss, 05/05/88  
SAO 270, Indian Point Station Procurement Program, 06/19/99
NRC Inspection Report 05000286/2007006, Indian Point Unit 3 Component Design Bases  
STR-27, Indian Point Energy Center MC2 Program Questions, Rev. 0
Inspection (CDBI), 02/01/08  
                                                                                  Attachment
NRC Regulatory Issue summary 2000-17, Managing Regulatory Commitments Made by Power  
Reactor Licensees to the NRC Staff  
PS 98-002, Procurement Specification for Replacement of Two Containment
Recirculation Pumps, 04/08/99  
SAO 270, Indian Point Station Procurement Program, 06/19/99  
STR-27, Indian Point Energy Center MC2 Program Questions, Rev. 0  


                                    A-7
                            LIST OF ACRONYMS
ASME   American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CFR   Code of Federal Regulations
DBA   Design Basis Accident
A-7  
DC     Direct Current
ECCS   Emergency Core Cooling System
Attachment
EOP   Emergency Operating Procedure
LIST OF ACRONYMS  
FCV   Flow Control Valve
gpm   Gallons per Minute
ASME
HPR   High Pressure Recirculation
American Society of Mechanical Engineers  
IMC   Inspection Manual Chapter
CFR  
IPEC   Indian Point Energy Center
IR     Inspection Report
Code of Federal Regulations  
LER   Licensee Event Report
DBA  
LOCA   Loss-of-Coolant Accident
LPR   Low Pressure Recirculation
Design Basis Accident  
MCC   Motor Control Center
DC  
MOV   Motor Operated Valve
MS     Mitigating System
Direct Current  
NCV   Non-Cited Violation
ECCS
NEI   Nuclear Energy Institute
Emergency Core Cooling System  
NRC   Nuclear Regulatory Commission
EOP  
PWR   Pressurized Water Reactor
RCS   Reactor Coolant System
Emergency Operating Procedure  
SBLOCA Small Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident
FCV  
SDP   Significance Determination Process
SPAR   Standardized Plant Analysis Review
Flow Control Valve  
SRA   Senior Reactor Analyst
gpm  
SSC   Structures, Systems and Components
TS     Technical Specification
Gallons per Minute  
UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report
HPR  
URI   Unresolved Item
                                                Attachment
High Pressure Recirculation  
IMC  
Inspection Manual Chapter  
IPEC
Indian Point Energy Center  
IR  
Inspection Report  
LER  
Licensee Event Report  
LOCA
Loss-of-Coolant Accident  
LPR  
Low Pressure Recirculation  
MCC
Motor Control Center  
MOV
Motor Operated Valve  
MS  
Mitigating System  
NCV  
Non-Cited Violation  
NEI  
Nuclear Energy Institute  
NRC  
Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
PWR
Pressurized Water Reactor  
RCS  
Reactor Coolant System  
SBLOCA  
Small Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident  
SDP  
Significance Determination Process  
SPAR
Standardized Plant Analysis Review  
SRA  
Senior Reactor Analyst  
SSC  
Structures, Systems and Components  
TS  
Technical Specification  
UFSAR  
Updated Final Safety Analysis Report  
URI  
Unresolved Item
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IR 05000286-08-010, 05000247-08-012, on 07/28/2008 - 08/14/2008, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3, Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion and Other Activities
ML082690653
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Issue date: 09/25/2008
From: Doerflein L
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To: Joseph E Pollock
Entergy Nuclear Operations
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September 25, 2008

Mr. Joseph E. Pollock

Site Vice President

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Indian Point Energy Center

450 Broadway, GSB

P.O. Box 249

Buchanan, NY 10511-0249

SUBJECT:

INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER - NRC EVALUATION OF CHANGES,

TESTS, OR EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS

TEAM INSPECTION REPORT - UNIT 2; AND OPEN ITEM CLOSEOUT - UNIT 3

COMBINED INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2008012 AND

05000286/2008010

Dear Mr. Pollock:

On August 14, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection

at Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC). The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection

results, which were discussed on August 14, 2008, with Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,

and other members of your staff.

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

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

The inspection involved field walkdowns; examination of selected procedures, calculations and

records; observation of activities; and interviews with station personnel.

This report documents one NRC identified finding which was of very low safety significance

(Green). The finding was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. However,

because of the very low safety significance of the violation, and because it was entered into

your corrective action program, the NRC is treating it as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent

with Section VI.A of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest the 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 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,

Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region 1; the

Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.

20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspectors at the IPEC.

J. Pollock

2

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 Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the

NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief

Engineering Branch 2

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No:

50-247/286

License No:

DPR-26, DPR-64

Enclosure:

Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010

w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

cc w/encl:

Senior Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Vice President, Operations, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Vice President, Oversight, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Senior Vice President and COO, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations

Manager, Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations

P. Tonko, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law

A. Donahue, Mayor, Village of Buchanan

J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill

R. Albanese, Four County Coordinator

S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.

Chairman, Standing Committee on Energy, NYS Assembly

Chairman, Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, NYS Assembly

Chairman, Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions

M. Slobodien, Director, Emergency Planning

P. Eddy, NYS Department of Public Service

Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly

T. Seckerson, County Clerk, Westchester County Board of Legislators

A. Spano, Westchester County Executive

R. Bondi, Putnam County Executive

C. Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive

E. A. Diana, Orange County Executive

T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network

M. Elie, Citizens Awareness Network

D. Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists

Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project

J. Pollock

3

M. Mariotte, Nuclear Information & Resources Service

F. Zalcman, Pace Law School, Energy Project

L. Puglisi, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandt

Congressman John Hall

Congresswoman Nita Lowey

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton

Senator Charles Schumer

G. Shapiro, Senator Clinton's Staff

J. Riccio, Greenpeace

P. Musegaas, Riverkeeper, Inc.

M. Kaplowitz, Chairman of County Environment & Health Committee

A. Reynolds, Environmental Advocates

D. Katz, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Network

K. Coplan, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic

M. Jacobs, IPSEC

W. Little, Associate Attorney, NYSDEC

M. J. Greene, Clearwater, Inc.

R. Christman, Manager Training and Development

J. Spath, New York State Energy Research, SLO Designee

A. J. Kremer, New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (NY AREA)

J. Pollock

2

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 Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the

NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief

Engineering Branch 2

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No:

50-247/286

License No:

DPR-26, DPR-64

Enclosure:

Combined Inspection Report 05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010

w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

Distribution w/encl:

(via E-mail)

S. Collins, RA

M. Dapas, DRA

M. Gamberoni, DRS

D. Roberts, DRS

S. Williams, RI OEDO

R. Nelson, NRR

J. Boska, PM, NRR

L. Doerflein, DRS

A. Ziedonis, DRS

M. Gray, DRP

B. Bickett, DRP

S. McCarver, DRP

G. Malone, DRP, IP2 SRI

C. Hott, DRP, IP2 RI

P. Cataldo, DRP, IP3 SRI

T. Koonce, DRP, IP3 RI

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Enclosure

U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION I

Docket No:

50-247, 50-286

License No:

DPR-26, DPR-64

Report No:

05000247/2008012 and 05000286/2008010

Licensee:

Entergy Nuclear Northeast

Facility:

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3

Location:

450 Broadway, GSB

Buchanan, NY 10511-0308

Dates:

July 28, 2008 through August 14, 2008

Inspectors:

A. Ziedonis, Reactor Inspector (Team Leader)

K. Mangan, Senior Reactor Inspector

S. Smith, Reactor Inspector

Approved by:

Lawrence T. Doerflein, Chief

Engineering Branch 2

Division of Reactor Safety

ii

Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

IR 05000286/2008-010, 05000247/2008-012; 07/28/2008 - 08/14/2008; Indian Point Nuclear

Generating Units 2 and 3; Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion and Other

Activities.

The report documents a two week (on-site) team inspection covering the Evaluations of

Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications on Unit 2; open item

closure on Unit 3; and, Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion inspections

on both units. The inspection was conducted by three region-based engineering inspectors.

One finding of very low risk significance (Green) was identified, and was considered to be a

non-cited violation. 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 NRCs program for overseeing the safe

operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor

Oversight Process, Revision 4, dated December 2006.

A.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings

Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

Green. The team identified a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B,

Criterion III, Design Control, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the

internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify

the adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow

rate conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions which could result in

dead-heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. Following

identification of the issue, Entergy revised the Emergency Operating Procedures

(EOP) to not start a second internal recirculation pump during conditions of high

head recirculation, submitted a licensee event report (LER) for each generating unit,

and entered the issue into the corrective action program.

The finding was determined to be more than minor because it is associated with the

design control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the

cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems

that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. On Unit 2,

the team determined the finding was of very low safety significance because it was a

design or qualification deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or

functionality. On Unit 3, the finding was determined to be of very low safety

significance based on a Significance Determination Process (SDP) Phase 3 risk

assessment. Also, the Unit 3 finding had a crosscutting aspect in the area of

Problem Identification and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating

experience information through changes to station processes, procedures, and

equipment. (IMC 0305 aspect P.2 (b)) (Section 4OA5)

B.

Licensee-Identified Violations

None.

Enclosure

REPORT DETAILS

1.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity

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

71111.17)

.1

Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments (24 samples)

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed one safety evaluation to determine whether the changes to the

facility or procedures, as described in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report

(UFSAR), had been reviewed and documented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. In

addition, the team evaluated whether Entergy had been required to obtain NRC approval

prior to implementing the change. The team interviewed plant staff and reviewed

supporting information including calculations, analyses, design change documentation,

procedures, the UFSAR, technical specifications (TS), and plant drawings, to assess the

adequacy of the safety evaluation. The team compared the safety evaluation and

supporting documents to the guidance and methods provided in Nuclear Energy Institute

(NEI) 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations, as endorsed by NRC

Regulatory Guide 1.187, "Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, Changes,

Tests, and Experiments," to determine the adequacy of the safety evaluation.

The team also reviewed a sample of twenty-three 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and

applicability determinations for which Entergy had concluded that no safety evaluation

was required. These reviews were performed to assess whether Entergy's threshold for

performing safety evaluations was consistent with 10 CFR 50.59. The sample of issues

inspected that had been screened out by Entergy included procedure changes, design

changes, calculations, and set point changes.

The single safety evaluation reviewed was the only safety evaluation performed by

Entergy during the time period covered under this inspection (i.e., since the last team

inspection that evaluated changes, tests, or experiments). The screenings and

applicability determinations were selected based on the risk significance of the

associated structures, systems, and components (SSCs).

In addition, the team compared Entergy's administrative procedures, used to control the

screening, preparation, review, and approval of safety evaluations, to the guidance in

NEI 96-07 to determine whether those procedures adequately implemented the

requirements of 10 CFR 50.59. The safety evaluations, screenings, and applicability

determinations reviewed by the team are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

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.2

Permanent Plant Modifications (8 samples)

.2.1

125 Volt Direct Current Circuit Breaker Replacements

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to replace the direct current (DC) HFB-model circuit

breakers in panel 23 due to breaker age concerns. The review was performed to

determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the

DC electrical distribution system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally,

the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in

section 1.1 of this report.

The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. The attributes included component

safety classification, breaker trip coordination requirements, and seismic qualification of

the breaker and electrical panel. The team evaluated design assumptions in the

supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically

appropriate and consistent with the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR).

The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the

UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design

information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine whether the

breaker would function in accordance with design requirements. In addition, the team

interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the circuit breaker

replacements and design requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the

attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.2

Removal of Turbine Trip Protection for Uneven Expansion

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to remove the turbine trip feature protecting against

uneven expansion of turbine rotational components with respect to the stationary

components of the system. The review was performed to determine whether the design

bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor

protection system had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR

50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1

of this report.

The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component

safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the turbine, and the

establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the turbine in the event

of uneven turbine expansion. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting

evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and

consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings,

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analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated

with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to

verify that the trip function had been properly isolated. In addition, the team interviewed

the responsible design and system engineers to discuss the modification and the design

requirements. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.3

Removal of Turbine Trip Protective Features

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to the main generator stator water cooling system.

The modification removed single point vulnerabilities that could lead to an inadvertent

main turbine trip, including main generator rectifier cooling flow and stator water cooling

inlet flow. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing

bases, and performance capability of the steam system or reactor protection system had

been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated

with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.

The team assessed selected attributes of the modification process to determine whether

they were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included

component safety classification, adequacy of operator indication for protection of the

turbine, and the establishment of appropriate procedure guidance to manually trip the

turbine based on alarms and other indications. Design assumptions were reviewed to

evaluate whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The

team reviewed selected calculations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to

determine whether they were properly updated with revised design information and

operating guidance. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to verify that the

safety related trip functions associated with the turbine were not degraded by the

modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system

engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The documents

reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.4

Internal Recirculation Pump Level Transmitter Modification

a. Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to level transmitter LT-938, which is used for

indication of internal recirculation pump suction level during inservice testing. The

modification was performed to support changes in testing requirements of the internal

recirculation pumps, due to changes in American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(ASME) code acceptance criteria, which will require a higher suction water level to

ensure adequate submergence during testing at higher flow rates. The review was

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performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and performance

capability of the internal recirculation system had been degraded by the modification.

Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification was reviewed as

described in section 1.1 of this report.

The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component

safety classification, instrument uncertainty, adequacy of level transmitter position, and

adequacy of the water level for pump testing. The team evaluated design assumptions

in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether they were technically

appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations,

drawings, analysis, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine whether they were

properly updated with any revised design information. The team evaluated the post-

modification test to determine whether the final installed set points were within the

acceptance band to verify that the level transmitter would function in accordance with

design assumptions. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and

system engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The

documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.5

Installation of 3/4-inch Vent Line in Safety Injection System Piping

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to install a vent line on a relative high point in the

safety injection discharge line to allow for venting gasses to ensure the safety injection

piping remains full of water. The review was performed to determine whether the design

bases, licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had

been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated

with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.

The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component

safety classification, ASME piping requirements, and procedural guidance for venting

operations. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and

analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the

UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and

the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised design

information. The team evaluated the post-modification test to determine whether the

new piping and valve would function in accordance with design requirements. In

addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss

the installation of the vent line as well as design requirements. Finally, the team walked

down the safety injection system vent line to detect any potentially abnormal installation

conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.

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b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.6

Modification to Replace Hydraulic Snubbers

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed documents regarding the replacement of Bergen-Patterson snubbers

with Lisega snubbers of equivalent load rating and pin-to-pin dimension. The Bergen-

Patterson snubbers were replaced due to age degradation and obsolescence. The new

snubbers were selected based on equivalency of design. Additionally, the new snubbers

enhanced design qualities related to inspection and preventive maintenance

requirements. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,

licensing bases, and performance capability of systems and components supported by

the snubbers had been degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59

screen associated with this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this

report.

The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component

safety classification, load rating and load requirements, hydraulic fluid viscosity,

allowable displacement, and snubber inspection requirements. The team evaluated

design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to determine whether

they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR. The team reviewed

selected evaluations, drawings, analyses, procedures, and the UFSAR to determine

whether they were properly updated with any revised design information. In addition, the

team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss vendor

acceptance testing of the snubbers, as well as snubber installation and post-installation

inspection. Finally, the team walked down a sample of Lisega snubbers to detect any

potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the

attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.7

Main Boiler Feed Pump Temperature Control Valve Modifications

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to replace the temperature control valves (TCVs) on

the seal water injection system for the main boiler feed pump. The modification was

performed to increase the reliability of the automated temperature control feature, as

well as provide more appropriately sized valves for temperature control of the seal water

injection system. The review was performed to determine whether the design bases,

licensing bases, and performance capability of the safety injection system had been

degraded by the modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with

this modification was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.

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The team assessed selected design attributes to determine whether they were

consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included component

safety classification, automated set points, manual valve control features, and the ability

to provide adequate seal water injection to ensure functionality of the main boiler feed

pumps. The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and

analyses to determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the

UFSAR. The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, work orders, procedures,

and the UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated with any revised

design information. The team evaluated the post-modification tests to determine

whether the new valves would function in accordance with design assumptions. In

addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system engineers to discuss

the modification and the design requirements. Finally, the team walked down the new

TCVs to detect any potentially abnormal installation conditions. The documents

reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

.2.8

Modification to Install a Spacer Ring in Main Feedwater Valve

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a modification to install a cage spacer in main feedwater flow control

valve (FCV) 427, to prevent the valve cage from shifting in position while in service. The

review was performed to determine whether the design bases, licensing bases, and

performance capability of the safety injection system had been degraded by the

modification. Additionally, the 10 CFR 50.59 screen associated with this modification

was reviewed as described in section 1.1 of this report.

The team assessed selected design inputs and attributes to determine whether they

were consistent with the design and licensing bases. These attributes included

component safety classification, effect on valve flow coefficient and stroke time, material

compatibility with feedwater chemistry, and evaluations for changes in piping stress.

The team evaluated design assumptions in the supporting evaluations and analyses to

determine whether they were technically appropriate and consistent with the UFSAR.

The team reviewed selected evaluations, drawings, analysis, procedures, and the

UFSAR to determine whether they were properly updated. The team evaluated the

post-modification tests to verify that the valves ability to stroke was not degraded by the

modification. In addition, the team interviewed the responsible design and system

engineers to discuss the modification and the design requirements. The team also

walked down the main feedwater flow control valves to detect possible abnormal

installation conditions. The documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

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4.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems (IP 71152)

a.

Inspection Scope

The team reviewed a sample of condition reports associated with 10 CFR 50.59 issues

and plant modification issues to determine whether Entergy was appropriately

identifying, characterizing, and correcting problems associated with these areas, and

whether the planned or completed corrective actions were appropriate. The condition

reports reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA3 Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion (IP 71153 - 2 samples)

.a

Inspection Scope

.1

(Closed) LER 05000247/2007005, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to

Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused

by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of

Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)

On November 8, 2007, Unit 2 entered Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core

Cooling System, Condition A, for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains

inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases

Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check

valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.

This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head

and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one

train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating

Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation

pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to

verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,

calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with

engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. The team

determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for

adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)

involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control (see

section 4OA5.1b below). This LER is closed.

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(Closed) LER 05000286/2007003, Technical Specification Prohibited Condition Due to

Exceeding the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump Caused

by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break Loss of

Coolant Accident (SBLOCA)

On November 8, 2007, the Unit 3 internal recirculation pump no. 31 was declared

inoperable and Technical Specification 3.5.2, Emergency Core Cooling System,

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Condition A, was entered for one or more Emergency Core Cooling (ECCS) trains

inoperable. A condition was identified, during an NRC Component Design Bases

Inspection, where a stronger internal recirculation pump could shut the discharge check

valve of the weaker internal recirculation pump, causing the weaker pump to deadhead.

This condition applied to certain accident scenarios with conditions of high pump head

and low flow, such as during a SBLOCA. Immediate actions were taken to declare one

train of the internal recirculation system inoperable, and revise Emergency Operating

Procedures (EOPs) to eliminate the requirement to start a second internal recirculation

pump. The team reviewed the LER, as well as the corrective actions to the EOPs to

verify that the changes were adequate. The team also reviewed additional procedures,

calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted interviews with

engineering staff to verify that the condition was adequately corrected. Also see section

4OA5.1a below for additional inspection activity related to this Unit 3 LER. The team

determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the internal recirculation pumps for

adequate minimum flowrates was a finding of very low safety significance (Green)

involving an NCV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Design Control. (see section 40A5.1b

below) This LER is closed.

b.

Findings

See section 4OA5.1b for the finding related to LERs 05000247/2007005 and

05000286/2007003.

4OA5 Other Activities

.1

(Closed) URI 05000286/2007006-02: Inadequate Design Control of Recirculation

Pumps

a.

Inspection Scope

During the Unit 3 Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the

team identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of design control

associated with a modification that replaced both internal recirculation pumps (low

pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps 31 and 32, or 31 LPR pump and 32 LPR pump) in

March 2007. Specifically, Entergy did not assess two critical design parameters

associated with design basis requirements for the pumps: minimum flow requirements

for sustained pump operation under low flow conditions, which involved design flow rates

for small break loss-of-coolant accidents (SBLOCA) that were potentially below the

vendor recommended flow rates for sustained operation of the pumps; and strong-pump

to weak-pump interactions that could result in parallel pump dead-heading of the weaker

pump. With respect to conditions of parallel pump operation that result in a strong-pump

to weak-pump interaction, the weaker pump will become dead-headed without an

adequately sized minimum flow line. As a result of the NRC-identified issue, Entergy

determined that the weaker pump was only susceptible to dead-heading during SBLOCA

scenarios involving high head recirculation. Immediate corrective actions were taken by

Entergy to address this performance deficiency. URI 2007006-02 was opened to allow

an integrated NRC review of the LPR pumps prior operability with respect to pump

dead-heading, and also with respect to Entergys evaluation of the LPR pumps

sustained minimum flow requirements, which was still ongoing at the completion of the

CDBI inspection in December 2007.

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During this inspection, the team completed the integrated review of both the sustained

minimum flow and the dead-heading issues. The team reviewed procedures, design

basis documents, calculations, condition reports, corrective actions, and conducted

interviews with engineering staff to verify measures were established to maintain design

basis requirements with respect to:

the sustained minimum flow issue. The team reviewed recirculation system

hydraulic models performed by Entergy for SBLOCA scenarios to determine the

expected minimum core flows and individual pump flows. The team also

reviewed evaluations performed by the pump vendor, Flowserve, to evaluate the

sustained minimum flow requirements of the new internal recirculation pumps

during SBLOCA scenarios. Based on review of Entergys analyses and

Flowserves evaluations, the team was able to verify that individual pump flows

during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient to meet the sustained minimum

flow requirements for the pumps to operate successfully. The team noted the

analysis for LPR pump sustained minimum flow was performed on both units.

the LPR pump dead-heading issue. The team reviewed completed surveillance

test data and vendor pump curve data. See the discussion under Description in

section 4OA5.1.b.

Based on the teams review of the Entergy analysis of the sustained minimum flow issue

and the corrective actions taken to address the dead-heading issue, this unresolved item

is closed.

b.

Findings

Introduction: The team identified a finding of very low safety significance (Green)

involving a non-cited violation (NCV) of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design

Control, at both Unit 2 and Unit 3, because Entergy did not verify the adequacy of the

internal recirculation pump minimum flow rates. Specifically, Entergy did not verify the

adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate

conditions or for strong-pump to weak-pump interactions.

Description: For both units, the internal recirculation portion of the low-head safety

injection system consists of two low pressure recirculation (LPR) pumps, located in

primary containment, that take suction from a containment sump and discharge into a

common header. Each LPR pump has a 3/4-inch minimum flow line upstream of the

pump discharge check valve, and the two pumps share a 2-inch minimum flow line on

the common discharge header. All three minimum flow lines return to the containment

sump. With respect to system operation, prior to December 2007, the EOPs directed

operators to sequentially start both recirculation pumps during the recirculation phase of

any loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA).

NRC Bulletin 88-04, "Safety-Related Pump Loss," documented industry operating

experience regarding design deficiencies involving a weaker pump (i.e., low discharge

head at a given flow rate) that could be dead-headed when operated in parallel with a

stronger pump (i.e., higher discharge head at the equivalent flow rate), under low flow

conditions, for system configurations where both pumps share a common minimum flow

line. Letter IP3-89-036, dated May 12, 1989, provided the licenseesBulletin 88-04

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response to the NRC. The licensee stated that although the recirculation pumps shared

a common minimum flow line, the potential for a stronger pump to dead-head a weaker

pump did not exist. The basis, in part, was that having the individual pump minimum

flow lines upstream of the pump discharge check valve would ensure flow through the

pump even if the stronger pump would cause the discharge check valve on the weaker

pump to close. The licensee also credited the EOPs with preventing the weak pump

from becoming dead-headed, based on an assumption that by the time the EOPs

directed starting of the second pump, flow to the reactor core would be sufficient to allow

both pumps to operate at a point on their performance curves where there was adequate

flow for both pumps.

In December 2007, following NRC identification of potential parallel pump dead-heading

of the LPR pumps at Unit 3, Entergy took actions to prevent the parallel operation of the

internal LPR pumps. Subsequent action was taken by Entergy at Unit 2 upon

confirmation of a similar configuration. Entergy entered this issue into their corrective

action program as CR-IP2-2007-04558 and CR-IP3-2007-04212. As an immediate

corrective action, Entergy revised EOPs 2-ES-1.2 and 2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg

Recirculation, and also 2-ES-1.4 and 3-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, so

that the second internal recirculation pump would not be started during conditions of high

head recirculation on either unit.

The team concluded that Entergy, as part of the Unit 3 modification in 2007 and the Unit

2 modification in 2000 which installed two new LPR pumps on each unit, had not

evaluated the design for strong-pump to weak-pump interaction. Regarding Unit 3, the

team determined, based on a review of vendor supplied pump performance curves and

pump surveillance data, that the 31 LPR pump was susceptible to dead-heading if both

the 31 and 32 LPR pumps were operated in parallel during certain SBLOCA scenarios

involving high head recirculation, as required by EOPs. The team's review of the new

recirculation pump performance curves identified that the 32 LPR pump had

approximately 10 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) greater discharge pressure, under low

flow conditions, than the 31 LPR pump. The team noted that the installed 3/4 inch

minimum flow valve was throttled to 1.5 turns open, resulting in an as-found 0.1 gallons-

per-minute (gpm) flow. This low flow rate would not have been sufficient to prevent

pump damage if the 31 LPR pump discharge check valve closed due to the higher

discharge pressure for the 32 LPR pump.

In addition, the previous engineering evaluation for potential strong-pump to weak-pump

interaction of the recirculation pumps appeared to be inconsistent with Entergys most

current SBLOCA accident analysis performed as a result of the NRC-identified issue,

and also inconsistent with the current throttled configuration of the 3/4 inch minimum

flow line.

Regarding Unit 2, the team determined that it was unlikely that the 21 and 22 LPR

pumps were susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading, based on vendor pump curves

and surveillance test data, which showed that the current pump discharge pressures

were nearly equivalent for low flow conditions.

As noted in section 40A5.1a, Entergy performed an analysis for both units which

determined the individual LPR pump flows during SBLOCA scenarios would be sufficient

to meet the sustained minimum flow requirements for the pumps.

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Analysis: The team determined that Entergys failure to evaluate the LPR pumps for

suitability of application to the internal recirculation system configuration at Unit 2 and

Unit 3 constituted a performance deficiency and a finding. Absent the 2007 NRC CDBI

identification of the issue at Unit 3, the similar issue at Unit 2 would likely have remained

undiscovered. The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the design

control attribute of the Mitigating Systems (MS) Cornerstone and affected the

cornerstone objective of ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of systems

that respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences (i.e., core

damage).

Unit 3: Using Phases 1 and 3 of the NRCs Significance Determination Process, the

team determined the significance of the 31 LPR pump susceptibility to parallel pump

dead-heading, between March 2007 and December 2007. The team evaluated this

finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial

Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the Table 4a characterization

worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined to represent an actual

loss of a safety function for a single LPR train for greater than the Technical

Specification allowed outage time because of the differences in pump performance,

during certain SBLOCA scenarios that required high pressure recirculation (HPR).

Accordingly, this issue required evaluation under Appendix A to IMC 0609.

A Region I Senior Reactor Analyst (SRA) completed a Phase 3 risk assessment

determining that this issue was of very low safety significance (Green). The Phase 3

assessment was conducted because the issue was not suitable to a Phase 2 analysis.

The 31 LPR pump was assumed to fail internally, due to insufficient minimum pump flow

(pump damage), if the 32 LPR pump also was started in SBLOCA initiating events when

entering high pressure recirculation. The operation of the 31 LPR pump would not have

been affected if the 32 LPR pump failed to start independently or because it did not have

electrical power. The SRA used the IP3 Standardized Plant Analysis Review (SPAR)

model version 3.45 to complete an internal events review. As a bounding case, the SRA

assumed that the 31 internal LPR pump would fail to run in all SBLOCA initiating events.

The SRA then reviewed the increase in core damage probability for sequences where

HPR was assumed to fail. The dominate core damage sequence was a SBLOCA with:

success of AFW and high pressure injection, failure to cooldown, and subsequent failure

of HPR. The estimated increase in core damage probability, given the nine month

exposure period (March to December 2007), was very small: four-orders of magnitude

below the 1E-6 per year Green-White risk significance threshold (E-10 per year).

The cause of this finding had a cross-cutting aspect in the area of Problem Identification

and Resolution because Entergy did not implement operating experience information

through changes to station processes, procedures, and equipment (P.2.(b)).

Specifically, during the recent modification to the internal recirculation pumps, Entergy

did not sufficiently review their original response to NRC Bulletin 88-04 regarding the

potential dead-heading of safety related pumps. Additionally, previous Licensee Event

Reports (LERs) from other stations document that the same strong-pump to weak-pump

interaction has occurred at other power reactor plants within the industry.

Unit 2: The team determined that both LPR pumps (21 and 22) were not likely

susceptible to parallel pump dead-heading during certain SBLOCA scenarios, based on

vendor pump curves and current surveillance test data, and therefore would have

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delivered adequate coolant flow to the reactor core as required by Emergency Operating

Procedures. The team evaluated this finding using NRC Inspection Manual Chapter

(IMC) 0609.04, Phase 1 - Initial Screening and Characterization of Findings. Using the

Table 4a characterization worksheet for the MS Cornerstone, the finding was determined

to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it was a design or qualification

deficiency confirmed not to result in loss of operability or functionality.

This deficiency was not indicative of current performance because the modification on

Unit 2 was performed in May of 2000. Therefore, there was no cross-cutting aspect

associated with this finding.

Enforcement: 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion III, Design Control, requires, in

part, that measures be established for verifying or checking the adequacy of design such

as by the performance of design reviews, by the use of alternate or simplified

calculational methods, or by the performance of a suitable testing program. Contrary to

the above, Entergy replaced the internal recirculation pumps during modifications on

Unit 3 in March of 2007 and on Unit 2 in May 2000, and did not verify the design

adequacy of the pump minimum flow rates for sustained operation under low flow rate

conditions or for strong-pump to weak pump interactions which could result in dead-

heading the weaker pump during parallel pump operation. This condition existed until

identified by the NRC in December of 2007, resulting in subsequent corrective actions by

Entergy to revise the EOPs, as described above. Because this finding was of very low

safety significance and was entered into the corrective action program as CR-IP2-2007-

4558, and as CR-IP3-2007-4212, this violation is being treated as an NCV, consistent

with section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. (NCV 05000247/2008012-01, and

NCV 05000286/2008010-01, Inadequate Design Control of Internal Recirculation

Pumps)

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(Closed) URI 05000247/2007007-03: Use of Motor Control Center (MCC) Methodology

for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor Operated

Valves (MOVs)

a.

Inspection Scope

During a Component Design Bases Inspection (CDBI) performed in 2007, the team

identified an unresolved item (URI) concerning the adequacy of MCC testing

methodology for MOVs. Specifically, Entergy did not use the testing methodology

approved by the NRC as part of the Generic Letter (GL) 96-05 reviews, which required

direct measurements of stem thrust and torque to be recorded at-the-valve. The URI

was opened to determine if the results from the MCC testing methodology could

adequately show that the design basis of the MOVs was maintained. The team

interviewed the system engineer and found that following NRC-identification of the issue,

Entergy suspended the MCC testing program, and subsequently re-tested all valves that

had been previously tested using the MCC testing methodology. The re-test used the

GL 96-05 testing methodology, and the team verified that the MOVs had maintained

their design basis capability.

Additionally, the team reviewed the licensees commitments as described in their

response to GL 96-05 and determined that Entergy had committed to the at-the-valve

testing methodology. The team concluded that prior to implementing the MCC testing

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methodology, Entergy was required to submit a change to the GL commitment. The

team found that because the testing methodology did not conform to all the requirements

outlined in the methodology basis documents, and the testing had not been previously

approved by NRC, a violation of NRC requirements had occurred. However, because

the retest determined that the valves had maintained their design basis capability, the

team concluded that the associated finding was of minor significance that was not

subject to enforcement action per section IV.B of the Enforcement Policy. This URI is

closed.

b.

Findings

No findings of significance were identified.

4OA6 Meetings, including Exit

The team presented the inspection results to Mr. T. Orlando, Director of Engineering,

and other members of Entergy's staff at an exit meeting on August 14, 2008. The team

verified that this report does not contain proprietary information.

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Attachment

ATTACHMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee Personnel

H. Anderson

Licensing Specialist

F. Bloise

Senior Design Engineer

G. Dahl

Licensing Specialist

J. Hill

Design Engineering Supervisor, I&C

T. McCaffrey

Design Engineering Manager

V. Myers

Design Engineering Supervisor, Mechanical

T. Orlando

Director of Engineering

A. Vitale

General Manager of Plant Operations

R. Walpole

Licensing Manager

A. Williams

Managers of Operations

J. Bencivenga

Senior Design Engineer

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED

Open and Closed 05000247/2008012-01

NCV

Inadequate Design Control of Internal

Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)05000286/2008010-01

NCV

Inadequate Design Control of Internal

Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)

Closed

05000247/2007005 LER

Technical Specification Prohibited Condition

Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion

Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump

Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak

Pump Interaction During a Small Break

Loss of Coolant Accident (Sections 4OA3.1)

05000286/2007003 LER

Technical Specification Prohibited Condition

Due to Exceeding the Allowed Completion

Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump

Caused by a Potential Strong Pump-Weak

Pump Interaction During a Small Break

Loss of Coolant Accident (Section 4OA3.2)

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Attachment 05000247/2007007-03

URI

Use of Motor Control Center Methodology

for Periodic Verification of the Design Basis

Capability of Safety-Related MOVs (Section

4OA5.2)05000286/2007006-02

URI

Inadequate Design Control of Internal

Recirculation Pumps (Section 4OA5.1)

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Section 1R017: Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent

Plant Modifications

10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations

07-2002-01-Eval, 10 CFR 72.212 Report Appendix F: New Licensing Basis Document

for IPEC ISFSI, Rev. 1

10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations

0-AOP-SEC-2, Aircraft Threat, Rev. 4

2-PT-M021A, Emergency Diesel Generator 21 Load Test, Rev. 17

2-PT-M108R04, RHR/SI System Venting, dated 4/19/08

2-PT-Q024B, 22 EDG Fuel Oil Transfer Pump, Rev. 10

2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13

2-PT-R007AR20, Motor Driven AF Pump Full Flow, dated 1/22/08

2-SOP-27.3.1.1 21 Emergency Diesel Generator Manual Operation, Rev. 21

EC 5456, Revision to the 22 AFP Turbine Overspeed Set Point Lower Tolerance, Rev. 0

EOPs E-0 through ES-3.2, Westinghouse Owners Group Changes to Revision Number 2 of the

EOPs (All procedures are Rev. 0)

ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0

ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-027, Increase Recirculation Pump flows to meet IST Code Requirements by 2008,

dated 4/22/08

ER-06-2-031, 118V AC/ 118V AC Electrical (Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC

Power Panel 23), Rev. 0

ER-06-2-048, Installation of 3/4 Vent Valve Downstream of SI-MOV-888A/B, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-115, Install Surge Suppressors on Relays to Defeat 21 and 22 MBFP, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-141, DC/ 125 DC System (Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip), Rev. 0

ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0

IP2-03-24983, Power Uprate: Setpoint Changes, dated 1/3/07

IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Stem Generator Tube Rupture Analysis,

Rev. 0

IP-SMM-AD-102, IPEC Implementing Procedure Preparation, Review, and Approval -

Attachment 10.2: Core Operation Limits Report (COLR), Rev. 5

SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level

Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0

SPDDF-PC-439AR01, ESFAS Actuation on High Differential Steam line Pressure, dated

11/27/06

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Attachment

Modification Packages

ER-04-2-072, Main Boiler Feed Pump Seal Injection System Upgrade, Rev. 0

ER-05-2-137, Increase Reliability of the Stator Water Cooling Generator, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-048, 3/4-inch Vent Line Install, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-058, Hydraulic Snubber Replacements, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-031, Replacement of 2 Pole HFB Bkrs in IP2 125V DC Power Panel 23, Rev. 0

ER-06-2-141, Removing Delta Expansion Turbine Trip, Rev. 0

ER-07-2-047, FCV-427 Anti-Rotation Device, Rev. 0

SCR-07-2-058, Set Point Change Number 07-2-058, Internal Recirculation Pump Level

Transmitter Modification, Rev. 0

Calculations & Analysis

IP-CALC-07-00184, SIS Valve Operation Inside the Vapor Containment, Rev. 0

IP-CALC-06-00218, AST Analysis for a Design-Basis Steam Generator Tube Rupture

Accident, Rev. 0

FIX-00046, Calibration of Turbine Inlet Pressure and High Steam Flow (SF)/ Safety

Injection Components for Stretch Power Uprate, Rev. 03P

FIX-00129, Turbine Inlet Pressure Transmitter Static Head Sealing and Calibrations,

Rev. 5

GMS-00035, Stress Analysis of Line 60 Due to Addition of Vent Valve Downstream of

888A and 888B, Rev. 0

Drawings

A225105, Logic Diagram - Safeguards Actuation Signals, Rev. 10

A225106, Logic Diagram - Feedwater Isolation, Rev. 7

ISI-2735, In-Service Inspection Program - Safety Injection System, Rev. 1

220619, Instrument and Control Loop Diagram Safety Injection System Loop 938 and

939, Rev. 2

9321-F-2019-114, Flow Diagram - Boiler Feedwater, 12/16/87

Drawing Change Notice (DCN)

EC-7052, Model D-1008-160-2 Valve Assembly (FCV-427), 04/04/08

Surveillance and Modifications Acceptance Tests

2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14

2-PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 21

PC-R19, Turbine First Stage Pressure, Rev. 19

PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First Stage Pressure Bistables, Rev. 13

Audits and Self-Assessments

QA-04-2008-IP-1, Engineering Design Control, Rev. 0

Procedures

0-CY-1640, Chemistry Shutdown Plan, Rev. 17

0-CY-1645, Chemistry Response to Plant Causalities, Rev. 5

0-CY-2350, Primary System Zinc Injection, Rev. 2

0-RES-401-GEN, Lisega Snubber Installation and Removal, Rev. 1

2-ARP-SEF, Turbine and GE Generator Start-up, Rev. 55

2-PI-V001A, Inaccessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 15

2-PI-V001B, Accessible Snubber Inspections, Rev. 14

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Attachment

2-PT-M108, RHR/SI System Venting, Rev. 4

2-PT-R002B, Recirculation Sump Level, Rev. 18.

2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20

2-PT-Q033A, 21 Charging Pump, Rev. 13

2-PT-Q62, High Steam Flow and Turbine First State Pressure Bistables, Rev. 14

2-SOP-3.1, Charging Seal Water and Letdown Control, Rev. 61

2-SOP-3.5, Placing CVCS Demineralizers in or out of Service, Rev. 22

EN-DC-117, Post Modification Testing and Special Instructions, Rev. 1

EN-LI-100, Process Applicability Determination, Rev. 7

EN-LI-101, 10 CFR 50.59 Review Program, Rev. 4

PT-V11A-4, Recalibration of NIS and OT/OP Delta T Parameters Channel IV, Rev. 14

Work Orders

51229162

51326377

00144204

Work Requests

128436

128439

Vendor Manuals

IB 56-352-400, TURBO-GRAF - Turbine Supervisory Instruments Differential Expansion

IP 56-352-340A, TURBO-GRAF -Turbine Supervisory Instruments Casing Expansion /

Differential Expansion

Miscellaneous

05-0299-MD-00-RE, 50.59 Evaluation for IP3 Cycle 14 Core Reload Design, Rev. 1

ER 03-2-217, Setpoints, Rev. 0

Final Report, Control Room Envelope In-leakage Testing at Indian Point 2 Nuclear Generating

Station, dated 02/00

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Issuance of Amendment RE: 3.36 percent Power

Uprate (TAC No. MC 1865), dated 10/27/04

Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications

Indian Point 2 Improved Technical Specifications

IPEC Top 10 Technical Issue: IPEC Power Supply PMs, Rev. 2

IP2-FW/SGL DBD, Feedwater System / Steam Generator Control System Design Basis

Document, Rev. 1

Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, NEI Pilot Program for use of NURGEG-

1465, dated 04/13/00

Letter from NRR to Entergy, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 - Relief

Request P-2 on Testing of Recirculation Pumps, dated 04/01/08

Lisega: Shock Absorbers Rigid Struts 93, April 1996 Edition

Letter, Lake Engineering Co. to Entergy, Seal Life Evaluation of Bergen-Paterson

Snubbers Entergy Nuclear Contract No. 4500543558 - Change 1 Lake Engineering

Company Project No. 948, dated 12/28/05

Letter, USNRC to Consolidated Edison Company: Issuance of Amendment Number 173

for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2, dated 07/26/94

NF-IP-07-25, Indian Point Unit 2 Cycle Core 19 Loading Plan, 03/24/08

PFP-212, General Floor Plan - Primary Auxiliary Building, Rev. 7

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Attachment

QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report: Engineering Design Control

Updated Final Safety Analysis Report: Indian Point Unit 2, Rev. 20

WCAP-16157-P, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 Stretch Power Uprate NSSS and

BOP Licensing Report, Rev. 0

Westinghouse Certification of Conformance for Breaker RHFA3100Y, dated 03/28/08

Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems

Condition Reports (* denotes NRC identified during this inspection)

IP2-2003-00231

IP2-2007-01208

IP2-2007-02208

IP2-2008-01056

IP2-2008-01414

IP2-2008-01581

IP2-2008-01822*

IP2-2008-02011

IP2-2008-02509

IP2-2008-03778*

IP2-2008-03801*

Section 4OA3: Event Followup

IP 2 LER 2007-005-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding

the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a

Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,

01/07/08

IP 3 LER 2007-003-00: Technical Specification Prohibited Condition due to Exceeding

the Allowed Completion Time for an Inoperable Recirculation Pump caused by a

Potential Strong Pump-Weak Pump Interaction During a Small Break LOCA,

01/07/08

Section 4A05: Other Activities

10 CFR 50.59 Screened-out Evaluations

EC 5682, Revision of Procedures EOP ES-1.3 and ES-1.4, 02/12/08

Condition Reports

IP2-2007-04212

IP2-2007-04296

IP2-2007-04411

IP2-2007-04558

IP2-2007-04670

IP2-2007-04905

IP3-2007-04411

Procedures

2-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1

2-ES-1.4, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1

2-PT-R016, Recirculation Pumps, Rev. 20

3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, Rev. 1

3-ES-1.3, Transfer to Hot Leg Recirculation, Rev. 2

3PT-R013, Recirculation Pumps In-Service Test, Rev. 19

EN-DC-313, Procurement Engineering Process, Rev. 2

EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 07/24/06

EN-DC-141, Design Inputs, 01/28/08

EN-MP-101, Materials, Purchasing, and Contracts Process, Rev. 2

EN-MP-121, Materials, Purchasing and Contracts Training, Qualification and

Certification, Rev. 1

QA-04-2008-IP-1, Quality Assurance Audit Report, Rev. 0

Miscellaneous

280-RLCA02848-02A, Unit 3 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/16/07

IP-CALC-04-00809, Attachment 10, Unit 2 Internal Recirculation Pump Curves, 01/11/00

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Attachment

IP-RPT-04-00890, Technical Basis for Using MC2 Technology for Periodic Verification

Testing at Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3, Rev. 02

IP-RPT-08-00009, Engineering Study for Pump Minimum Flow Evaluation - Safety

Injection Recirculation Pumps, 01/29/08

IPEC Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program: E-1 and FR-P Series EOPs,

06/25/08

Letter from Consolidated Edison Company to NRC, Completion of Licensing Action for

Generic Letter 96-05 Regarding Capability of Motor-Operated Valves, Indian

Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 (TAC No. M97057), dated 03/05/01

NRC Bulletin 88-04: Potential Safety-Related Pump Loss, 05/05/88

NRC Inspection Report 05000286/2007006, Indian Point Unit 3 Component Design Bases

Inspection (CDBI), 02/01/08

NRC Regulatory Issue summary 2000-17, Managing Regulatory Commitments Made by Power

Reactor Licensees to the NRC Staff

PS98-002, Procurement Specification for Replacement of Two Containment

Recirculation Pumps, 04/08/99

SAO 270, Indian Point Station Procurement Program, 06/19/99

STR-27, Indian Point Energy Center MC2 Program Questions, Rev. 0

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Attachment

LIST OF ACRONYMS

ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

DBA

Design Basis Accident

DC

Direct Current

ECCS

Emergency Core Cooling System

EOP

Emergency Operating Procedure

FCV

Flow Control Valve

gpm

Gallons per Minute

HPR

High Pressure Recirculation

IMC

Inspection Manual Chapter

IPEC

Indian Point Energy Center

IR

Inspection Report

LER

Licensee Event Report

LOCA

Loss-of-Coolant Accident

LPR

Low Pressure Recirculation

MCC

Motor Control Center

MOV

Motor Operated Valve

MS

Mitigating System

NCV

Non-Cited Violation

NEI

Nuclear Energy Institute

NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

PWR

Pressurized Water Reactor

RCS

Reactor Coolant System

SBLOCA

Small Break Loss-of-Coolant Accident

SDP

Significance Determination Process

SPAR

Standardized Plant Analysis Review

SRA

Senior Reactor Analyst

SSC

Structures, Systems and Components

TS

Technical Specification

UFSAR

Updated Final Safety Analysis Report

URI

Unresolved Item