05000293/FIN-2017001-03

Finding

Title

Untimely Corrective Actions associated with Boraflex degradation in the Spent Fuel Pool

Description

Green. The inspectors identified a Green NCV of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Actions, when Entergy did not take timely corrective action to correct a condition adverse to quality. Specifically, when BADGER testing results revealed gaps in 4 neutron absorber material that exceeded spent fuel storage design feature assumptions and therefore did not ensure compliance with TSs, the station did not establish corrective actions to ensure configurations and limitations would meet subcriticality analysis beyond September 2017. Entergy entered this into the CAP as CR 2017-1650 and is performing a root cause evaluation to evaluate options and establish corrective actions to ensure compliance is met beyond this timeframe. The performance deficiency was more than minor because it was associated with the Barrier Integrity cornerstone attribute of configuration control (reactivity control) and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to provide reasonable assurance that physical design barriers protect the public from radionuclide releases caused by accidents or events. In accordance with IMC 0609.04, Initial Characterization of Findings, and Exhibit 3 of IMC 0609, Appendix A, The Significance Determination Process for Findings At-Power, the inspectors determined that this finding is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding did not adversely affect any of the barrier integrity screening questions. The inspectors determined this finding had a cross-cutting aspect in Problem Identification and Resolution, Evaluation, because the organization did not thoroughly evaluate issues to ensure that resolutions address causes and extent of conditions commensurate with their safety significance. Specifically, the casual evaluation written to address the boraflex degradation was focused on restoring compliance and correcting immediate condition, and did not include longer term corrective actions to mitigate the likelihood of recurrence. [P.2]

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Site:	Pilgrim
Report	IR 05000293/2017001 Section 4OA2
Date counted	Mar 31, 2017 (2017Q1)
Type:	NCV: Green
cornerstone	Barrier Integrity
Identified by:	NRC identified
Inspection Procedure:	IP 71152
Inspectors (proximate)	A Burritt B Pinson E Carfang J Vasquez L Brandt S Elkhiamy S Haney
Violation of:	10 CFR 50 Appendix B Technical Specification
CCA	P.2, Evaluation
INPO aspect	PI.2
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Finding - Pilgrim - IR 05000293/2017001

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Finding List (Pilgrim) @ 2017Q1

CCA Matrix: 2017Q1

	Q	CCA	Title
05000293/FIN-2016003-04	2016Q3	H.8	Failure to Adequately Evaluate the Effect of Degraded Normally Energized Agastat relays on PCIVs Operability
05000293/FIN-2016003-03	2016Q3		Failure to Properly Implement Agastat Control Relays Preventive Maintenance Procedure in Accordance with TS 5.4.1
05000293/FIN-2016003-02	2016Q3	P.5	Inadequate Operability Assessment on EDG B
05000293/FIN-2016003-01	2016Q3	P.2	Process Radiation Monitor Subsystems 10 CFR 50.65(a)(2) Not Met
05000293/FIN-2016403-02	2016Q4	H.1	Security
05000293/FIN-2016403-10	2016Q4		Security
05000293/FIN-2016004-05	2016Q4	H.5	Feedwater Regulating Valve Failure Results in Reactor Scram
05000293/FIN-2016004-04	2016Q4	H.14	Failure to Correct a Condition Adverse to Quality Associated with Main Steam Isolation Valve
05000293/FIN-2016004-02	2016Q4	H.6	Ineffective Corrective Actions to Correct High Pressure Coolant Injection System Vibrations
05000293/FIN-2016403-01	2016Q4	H.12	Security
05000293/FIN-2016403-03	2016Q4	H.11	Security
05000293/FIN-2016403-04	2016Q4	H.14	Security
05000293/FIN-2016403-06	2016Q4		Security
05000293/FIN-2016004-03	2016Q4	H.12	Failure to Properly Assess and Manage Risk Associated with Shutdown Transformer Protective Relay Testing
05000293/FIN-2016403-05	2016Q4	H.7	Security
05000293/FIN-2016004-01	2016Q4	H.14	Failure to Promptly Perform an Operability Evaluation for a Recirculation Flow Converter
05000293/FIN-2016011-10	2017Q1	H.14	Failure to Promptly Correct a Condition Adverse to Quality for the Residual Heat Removal System
05000293/FIN-2017001-01	2017Q1		Concern Regarding Ability to Declare EALs during Loss of Control Room Air Conditioning
05000293/FIN-2017406-01	2017Q1		Security
05000293/FIN-2017001-04	2017Q1		Failure to Submit a Required 50.72 Notification
05000293/FIN-2016011-07	2017Q1		Failure to Report Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications and a Safety System Functional Failure
05000293/FIN-2017001-03	2017Q1	P.2	Untimely Corrective Actions associated with Boraflex degradation in the Spent Fuel Pool
05000293/FIN-2017001-02	2017Q1	H.8	Failure to Follow Procedures for Controlled Shutdown
05000293/FIN-2016011-11	2017Q1	H.3	Failure to Adequately Develop and Implement Targeted Performance Improvement Plans
05000293/FIN-2016011-09	2017Q1	P.2	Ineffective Corrective Actions to Address Conditions Adverse to Quality Regarding Components in Contact with or Close Proximity to the Drywell Liner
05000293/FIN-2016011-08	2017Q1	P.2	Failure to Adequately Monitor the Performance of Maintenance Rule Scoped Components
05000293/FIN-2016011-05	2017Q1	H.1	Failure to Establish Corrective Actions to Address Scope of Procedure Quality Issues
05000293/FIN-2016011-04	2017Q1	H.4	Programmatic Issue with Implementation of the Operability Determination Process
05000293/FIN-2016011-03	2017Q1	H.8	Failure to Issue Appropriate Corrective Actions to Preclude Repetition for the Causes of the September 2016 Scram
05000293/FIN-2016011-02	2017Q1	H.8	Failure to Establish Corrective Actions to Preclude Repetition of a Significant Condition Adverse to Quality
05000293/FIN-2016011-01	2017Q1	H.12	Failure to Identify All Root Causes of a Significant Condition Adverse to Quality
05000293/FIN-2016011-06	2017Q1		Design Change Not Appropriately Reviewed by Entergy

Self-Identified List (Pilgrim)

	Q	Title
05000293/FIN-2016403-07	2016Q4	Licensee-Identified Violation
05000293/FIN-2016403-08	2016Q4	Licensee-Identified Violation
05000293/FIN-2016403-09	2016Q4	Licensee-Identified Violation
05000293/FIN-2016004-06	2016Q4	Licensee-Identified Violation
05000293/FIN-2016011-12	2017Q1	Licensee-Identified Violation
05000293/FIN-2016011-13	2017Q1	Licensee-Identified Violation

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