IR 05000390/2006008
| ML061840045 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 06/30/2006 |
| From: | Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB2 |
| To: | Singer K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| IR-06-008 | |
| Download: ML061840045 (11) | |
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June 30, 006Tennessee Valley Authority ATTN:Mr. Karl W. SingerChief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801SUBJECT:WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/200608
Dear Mr. Singer:
On June 9, 2006, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection atyour Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on June 9, 2006, with Mr. J. Laughlin and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.Based on the results of this inspection no findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of 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).Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
Sincerely,
/RA/Brian R. Bonser, ChiefPlant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor SafetyDocket Nos. 50-390License No. NPF-90
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report 05000390/200608w/Attachment: Supplemental Information TVA 2
REGION IIDocket No.:50-390 License No.:NPF-90 Report No:05000390/2006008 Licensee:Tennessee Valley Authority Facility:Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant Location:1260 Nuclear Plant RoadSpring City, TN 37381Dates:June 5 - 9, 2006 Inspectors:Lee MillerSenior Emergency Preparedness InspectorSection 1EP1,1EP4James KrehEmergency Preparedness Inspector Section 1EP1, 4OA1Nathan Sanfilippo Emergency Preparedness Specialist Section 1EP1, 4OA1 Approved by:Brian R. Bonser, ChiefPlant Support Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety EnclosureSUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000390/2006008; 06/5-9/2006; Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1; Baseline InspectionThe report covered an announced inspection by a team of three emergency preparednessinspectors. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear powerreactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.A.NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing FindingsCornerstone: Emergency PreparednessNoneB.Licensee-Identified Violations.
None 3Enclosure1.REACTOR SAFETYCornerstone: Emergency Preparedness1EP1Exercise Evaluation a.Inspection ScopePrior to the inspection activity, an in-office review was conducted of the exerciseobjectives and scenario submitted to the NRC to determine if the exercise would testmajor elements of the emergency plan as required by 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14). This inspection activity represents one sample on a biennial cycle.The onsite inspection consisted of the following review and assessment:
- The adequacy of the licensee's performance in the biennial exercise was reviewedand assessed regarding the implementation of the risk-significant planning standards (RSPS) in 10 CFR 50.47 (b) (4), (5), (9), and (10), which are emergency classification, offsite notification, radiological assessment, and protective action recommendations, respectively.*The overall adequacy of the licensee's emergency response facilities with regard toNUREG-0696, "Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities" andEmergency Plan commitments. The facilities assessed were the Control Room simulator, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operational Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).*Other performance areas besides the RSPS, such as the emergency responseorganization's (ERO) recognition of abnormal plant conditions, command and control, intra- and inter-facility communications, prioritization of mitigation activities,utilization of repair and field monitoring teams, interface with offsite agencies, andthe overall implementation of the emergency plan and its implementing procedures.*Past performance issues from NRC inspection reports and FEMA exercise reports todetermine effectiveness of corrective actions as demonstrated during this exercise to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(14).*The post-exercise critique to evaluate the licensee's self-assessment of its EROperformance during the exercise and to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix E.IV.F.2.gThe inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport.
4Enclosure b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified. 1EP4 Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors review of revisions to the emergency plan, implementing procedures andEAL changes was performed for determining that changes had not decreased the effectiveness of the plan. The inspectors also evaluated the associated 10 CFR 50.54(q) reviews associated with non-administrative emergency plan, implementing procedures and EAL changes. The Radiological Emergency Plan revision 80 was reviewed.The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71114,Attachment 04, "Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes." The applicable planning standard, 10 CFR 50.47(b)(4) and its related 10 CFR 50, Appendix E requirements were used as reference criteria. The criteria contained in NUREG-0654,"Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1, Regulatory Guide 1.101 were also used as references. This inspection activity represents one sample on an annual basis.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified. 4.OTHER ACTIVITIES 4OA1Performance Indicator (PI) Verification a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the licensee's procedure for developing the data for the EP PIswhich are: (1) Drill and Exercise Performance (DEP); (2) ERO Drill Participation; and (3)Alert and Notification System (ANS) Reliability. The inspectors examined data reportedto the NRC for the period 10/01/2005 to 03/31/2006. Procedural guidance for reportingPI information and records used by the licensee to identify potential PI occurrences were also reviewed. The inspectors verified the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill and exercise performance through review of a sample of dr ill and event records. Theinspectors reviewed selected training records to verify the accuracy of the PI for ERO drill participation for personnel assigned to key positions in the ERO. The inspectors 5Enclosureverified the accuracy of the PI for alert and notification system reliability through reviewof a sample of the licensee's records of periodic system tests. The inspection was conducted in accordance with NRC Inspection Procedure 71151,"Performance Indicator Verification." The applicable planning standard, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Revision 3, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guidelines," were used as reference criteria. This inspection activity represents three samples on an annual basis.The inspectors reviewed various documents which are listed in the Attachment to thisreport. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4OA6Meetings, including ExitOn June 9, 2006, the team lead for the Emergency Preparedness Inspection presentedthe inspection results to Mr. J. Laughlin, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Manager, and other members of his staff. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or taken during the inspection.ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AttachmentA-1 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTJ. Laughlin, Plant ManagerB. Marks, Manager, Emergency Services P. Pace, Manger, Licensing D. Voeller, Manager, Maintenance/Modifications J. Young, Emergency Preparedness Manager J. Parshall, Exercise Coordinator D. White, Operations Manager M. DaRoche, Site Nuclear Assurance ManagerLIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED OpenedNone ClosedNone DiscussedNoneLIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWEDSection 1EP1: Exercise EvaluationPlans and ProceduresTennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 81 Problem Evaluation Reports104697, Handling Sensitive Information104681, Dose Assessment 104686, Search and Rescue 104685, Paperwork accuracy 104684, On-site Pager Repeater failed to activate on-site pagers 104683, Classification made using wrong EAL 104625, Fire Truck Improperly parkedSection 1EP4: Emergency Action Level (EAL) and Emergency Plan Changes Plans and ProceduresTennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 80CECC EPIP-1, Central Emergency Control Center (CECC) Operations, Rev. 43 AttachmentA-2CECC EPIP-3, Operations Duty Specialist Procedure for Alert, Rev. 34CECC EPIP-7, CECC Radiological Assessment, Staff Procedure for Alert, Site Area Emergency, and General Emergency, Rev. 30 CECC EPIP-8, Dose Assessment Staff Activities during Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergencies, Rev. 28 EPIP-3, Alert, Rev. 27 EPIP-4, Site Area Emergency, Rev. 28 EPIP-5, General Emergency, Rev. 33Change Packages10 CFR 50.54(q) change package Radiological Emergency Plan, Rev. 80 Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator (PI) VerificationRecords and DataQ4 2005 DEP evaluation sheets and ERO participation logsQ1 2006 DEP evaluation sheets and ERO participation logs Drill package and scenario - 3/14/06Documentation of ANS tests, 10/01/2005 - 03/31/2006LIST OF ACRONYMSANSAlert and Notification SystemCFRCode of Federal Regulations DEPDrill and Exercise PerformanceEALEmergency Action Level EOFEmergency Operations Facility EPEmergency Plan EROEmergency Response Organization NRCNuclear Regulatory Commission OSCOperational Support Center PIPerformance Indicator RSPSRisk Significant Planning Standard TSCTechnical Support Center FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency