ML17033B573
| ML17033B573 | |
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| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 09/29/2016 |
| From: | V Sreenivas Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Heacock D A Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO) |
| Sreenivas V, NRR/DORL/LPL2-1, 415-2597 | |
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North Anna Power Station Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Chapter 13 Intentionally Blank
Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13-i13.1ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OFVIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1.1Nuclear Participation by VEPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-113.1.1.2Operational Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1-213.2TRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.1General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
.2-113.2.2Program Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.2.1Types of Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-113.2.2.2Training Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-213.2.2.3Qualification of Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2-213.3EMERGENCY PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.3-113.3References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
.3-113.4REVIEW AND AUDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.4-113.5PLANT PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5-113.5References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
.5-213.6PLANT RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.6-113.7INDUSTRIAL SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.7-1 Chapter 13: Conduct of OperationsTable of ContentsSectionTitle Page Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13-ii Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.1-1CHAPTER 13CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS13.1ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OFVIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY13.1.1Organization 13.1.1.1 Nuclear Participation by VEPCO VEPCO has participated in nucl ear power activities since the passage of the Atomic EnergyAct of 1954. In 1954, VEPCO participated in a series of studies with Stone & Webster Engineering Corporati on. In 1955, VEPCO co mmenced further studies with Carolina Power &Light Company, Duke Power Company, and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. In 1956,these four companies formed Carolinas Virginia Nuclear Power Associates, Inc. (CVNPA), anonprofit, membership organization. Subsequently, under the third-round invitation of the
Reactor Demonstration Program, CVNPA built and operated the Carolinas-Virginia Tube Reactor(CVTR), a 65-MWt heavy-water moderated and cooled pressure tube reactor located at Parr, South Carolina. The CVTR achieve d criticality for the first time in March1963. From the early summer of 1964 to 1967, the CV TR produced electric power on a reliable basis. CVNPA, andWestinghouse Electric Corporation as its subcontractor, carried out an extensive research anddevelopment program for the NRC both before and after constructi on of the CVTR. The plant was decommissioned in 1967 after fulfilli ng the objectives of the program.
VEPCO was a significant participant in the work of CVNPA from its incorporation.Employees of VEPCO served on the CVNPA Board of Directors and on several of themanagement committees, including the Steering Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, and the Manpower Comm ittee. Four VEPCO employees were associated with CVNPA on a resident basis and had an integrated total of 22man-years of project experience in responsible positions relating to design, engi neering, construction, operating, maintenance, health physics,and chemistry. Individual periods of resident service with CVTR ranged from 2 to 9years. In addition, two employees of CVNPA joined the VEPCO orga nization in 1967. These two men hada total of over 7man-years of experience in the CVNPA organization in positions relating to the operation of the CVTR reactor stat ion. VEPCO also participated in the study of the practicality ofconverting the Savannah River "R" reactor with a member on the study team.VEPCO became affiliated along with many other utilities with the Atomics International Division of North American Ro ckwell Corporation in a joint effort to promote research and development of the first demonstration liquid-metal fast-breeder facility. In addition, VEPCO participated in a study with Gulf General Atomics to develop the gas-cooled fast-reactor concept.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.1-2 13.1.1.2 Operational PhaseThe execution of the NorthAnna Power Stati on project was solely the responsibility of VEPCO. In this connection, VEPCO (hereafter referred to as Virginia Power) engaged Stone &Webster as its agent for engin eering and construction and contracted with Westinghouse Electric Corporation for furnishing the nuclear steam supply systems, the nuclear fuel , and the turbinegenerators.In addition to these, Virginia Powe r retained the following consultants:Site geology, hydrology, and seismologyDames & Moore, Inc.
Ecological evaluationVirginia Commonwealth Universityand Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState UniversitySite meteorology, climatology, andNUS Corporation general nuclear consultation13.1.1.2.1Virginia Power Orga nization and ResponsibilityThe Site Vice President and his organization have full respon sibility for ma intaining the station as a functional part of the Virginia Power generation system and for operating the station in a reliable, competent manner consistent with the safety of the public , station personnel, and equipment. The station shall be operated in accordance with th e license granted by the UnitedStates Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Technical Sp ecifications, and the Updated Final Safety Analysis Repor t (UFSAR), and the Operationa l Quality Assurance Program.On November18,1983, the NRC approved Amendment Nos.49 and33 to theNorthAnna1 and2 Facility Operating Licenses. Th ese amendments reflected the partial sale ofNorthAnna1 and2 to the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC). The amount of the partialownership is 11.6% for ODEC. ODEC will be a partial owner, but the responsibility for power operations, maintenance, and ma intaining the units in a safe shutdown condition is VirginiaElectric and Power Company's.The nuclear organization and ke y individuals' responsibilities are described in Chapter17(the Operational Quality Assurance Program). Additionally, station personnel will meet the
qualification requirements as specified in the Station Technical Sp ecifications and the Operational Quality Assurance Program.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.2-113.2TRAINING PROGRAM13.2.1GeneralPersonnel to staff the NorthAnna Power Station have been selected to ensure that each individual possesses the educational training and experience necessary to satisfactorily performhis assigned function. To augment the formal education, trai ning and experience of station personnel, training programs have been instituted to familiari ze employees specifically with theNorthAnna plant. The training programs are administered by the corporate Nuclear Training Department, and actual training is performed mainly by site employees, and some by contract personnel from vendor companies.
The principal objectives of th e training programs are to en sure initial and continuingqualification of station personnel through effec tive training, to accommoda te future growth, tocomply with applicable regulations and to us e the training information contained in relevant guidance documents, including:1.Administrative Procedures2.Title10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Parts50 and55.3.ANS3.1 (Draft12/79), Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants
.4.NorthAnna Power Station Safety Analysis Report documents, including the Updated FinalSafety Analysis Report (UFSAR), Facility Operating License (FOL), TechnicalSpecifications, Environmental Protection Plan, and Operational Qua lity Assurance ProgramTopical Report.5.OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements as specified in Titles18, 29, 40, and49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.6.Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) guidelines and good practices.7.NRC inspections and INPO evaluations.13.2.2Program Description 13.2.2.1Types of TrainingStation personnel may be qualified through a comb ination of formal j ob training, on-the-job training, and special training. Th e types of training include:
1.Occupational training, which includes all training efforts inte nded to develop job knowledge, skills, and employee development required for competent performance of assigned duties.This includes nuclear employee training, technical training, and employee development training.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.2-22.Basic training, which is de signed to provide an understa nding of fundamentals, basic principles, and procedures involved in th e work to which the employee is assigned.3.Advanced training, which addresses topics typically taught to journeymen or supervisors.4.Special training, which is si te or equipment specific.5.Periodic continuing training (requa lification) designed to mainta in the levels of occupational knowledge, skills, and employee de velopment required to perfor m job duties. The continuing training program reinforces prev ious training and knowledge, a nd introduces new informationas appropriate.6.Backfit training, which is designed to remedy deficiencies in an employee's background.
13.2.2.2Training MethodsTraining is conducted using one or more of the following methods:1.Formal job training, which is typically classroom training techniques directed at specific job skills and knowledge.2.On-the-job training, conducted under the direct ion of appropriately experienced personnel.3.Self-study training, where job skills and know ledge may be obtained on an individual basis.4.Classroom training, which is fo rmal training using a variety of instructional techniques andmedia and requires the trainees to demonstrate their comprehe nsion of the material through discussions, tests, and/or skills performance.5.Simulator training, which utiliz es a plant-referenced simulato r for reinforcement of classroom training and exercise of procedures.6.Laboratory training, which provide s actual hands-on e xperience in simula ted job situations.The laboratory experiences are designed to provide structured and s upervised methods of practicing the concepts, principles, and info rmation taught in the classroom. Laboratory training is similar to on-the-job training.7.Task training, which is designed to assist the trainee in becoming proficient in learning the basic to advanced job tasks.8.In-house training, which is training conducted by an employee of Virginia Power.9.Vendor training, which is training conducted by someone external to Virginia Power.
13.2.2.3 Qualification of Personnel The cognizant director or mana ger is accountable for timely and effective qualification of assigned personnel. He is assisted by the Nuclear Traini ng Department and by the ManagerNuclear Training.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.2-3The Nuclear Training Department administer s standardized programs to meet station requirements, performs training needs assessments , develops methods and materials in support of programs, evaluates and arranges for vendor training programs for offsite or onsite presentations,and evaluates the overall effe ctiveness of the programs.The station, through the Manager Nuclear Training,1.Identifies training requirements, sc hedules, and types of training needed.2.Schedules training consistent with station and regul atory requirements.3.Conducts specific training segments on the site.4.Maintains records of employee qua lification, training, and experience.5.Ensures the training and quali fication of station personnel.6.Makes applications for and ma intains licenses and proper certif ications required for station personnel.The Nuclear Training Department, through the Manager Nuclear Training, administersoperations staff and Shift Techni cal Advisor training programs whic h were originally accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training on October24,1985.
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), and the Operations Support Center (OSC)using guidance contained in NUREG-0654 (Reference1), NUREG-0696 (Reference2),NUREG-0737 (Reference3), SECY-82-111 (Reference4), and NEI99-01 (Reference5). TheStation Emergency Plan is consistent with the NRC Standard Review Plan, Section13.3,Emergency Planning, dated November1974, and Regulatory Guide1.101, Emergency Planning for Nuclear Power Plants, dated November1975. The SEP an d supporting arra ngements forassistance from pertinent Federal, State, and local agencies fully meet the requirements ofAppendixE to 10CFR50. The SEP also outlines the emergency preparedness training program, including classroom instruction, practic al exercises, and demonstrations.
13.3REFERENCES
1.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0654 , Criteria for Preparation andEvaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Prepared ness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants, November1980.2.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0696 , Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities, February1981.3.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0737 , Clarification of TMI Action PlanRequirements, October31,1980.4.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, SECY-82-111 , Requirements for Emergency Response Capability, March11,1982.5.NEI99-01, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels, dated January2003.
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The Facility Safety Review Committee is charged with fi rst-level review of stationoperations. The membership of the committee, committee responsibilities and authority, and quorum and meeting requirements ar e delineated in the QAPD. Th e members of this committeewho are station supervisory personnel meet or exceed the qualificatio n requirements of theQAPD.Independent review of the safe ty of nuclear unit operation is performed for the Management Safety Review Committee by its Safety and Compliance Subcommittee. The organization and responsibilities of the Management Safety Review Committee are described in the QAPD.
Maintenance and modifications of safety-related equipment are controlled and documentedin accordance with the requirement s of a formal quality control program for station operation and other administrative cont rols formulated by wr itten procedures. Audits of quality control programs are periodically conducted as delineated in the operati onal quality assu rance program.
The quality assurance and quality control programs pertinent to station operation are discussed inthe QAPD.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.4-2 Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.5-113.5PLANT PROCEDURESDetailed procedures for th e following station operations have been prepared as recommended by Regulatory Guide 1.33 and associated attachments:*Administrative Procedures*General Plant Operations*System Operations
- Abnormal and Alarm Conditions*Emergency Operations*Radioactivity Control
- Measuring and Test Equipment Control*Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance*Chemical and Radiochemical Control Other types of procedures not covered by this list may also be required during plantoperation. However, procedures are subject to various controls to ensure that personnel are provided with accurate, usable guidance and info rmation. These controls are discussed in the operational quality assurance program (Chapter17).The Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring for TechnicalSpecification5.4.1.c shall use the guidance of References3 and4.A continuing process of review, training, and practice drills, as detailed in the Technical Specifications and operational qua lity assurance program, maintain the functional effectiveness of the procedures. In addition, pr ocedures are in place for the fe edback of industry operatingexperience to the plant operations staff. Part of the feedback function is accomplished through theuse of the INPO SEE-IN Program (Reference1), which was endorsed by the NRC staff in GenericLetter82-04 (Reference2).
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13.5REFERENCES
1.Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, SEE-IN , Significant Event Evaluation and Information Network , on going informati on exchange program.2.U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Generic Letter82-04 , Use of INPO SEE-IN Program
,March9,1982.3.Regulatory Guide1.21, Revision1, June1974.4.Regulatory Guide4.1, Revision1, April1975.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.6-113.6PLANT RECORDS Records documenting the nuclear operation and maintenance of and mo difications to the station shall be stored at a location approved by Virginia Power and in accordance with requirements in the opera tional quality assurance program (Chapter17) governing the storage of Quality Assurance Records. Oper ating records will be maintained as delineated in regulatory requirements and the operational quali ty assurance progr am commitments.
Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.6-2 Intentionally Blank Revision 52-09/29/2016 NAPS UFSAR 13.7-113.7INDUSTRIAL SECURITYPhysical protection of NorthAnna Power Station Units1 and2 is based on controlling access to the facility, selecting station ope rating personnel, monitoring station equipment, designing and arranging station features, and obtaining assistan ce from local law enforcement authorities. Design of the Secu rity Plan is consistent with 10CFR73 sections55, 56, and57 andAppendicesB andC. Implementation of security procedures shall be in accordance with theapproved Station Security Plan. Protection of Safeguards Informat ion is provided as described in10CFR73.21.
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