IR 05000003/1978003
| ML20042A073 | |
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| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 04/04/1978 |
| From: | Knapp P, Thonus L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20042A070 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-003-78-03, 50-247-78-04, 50-247-78-4, 50-3-78-3, NUDOCS 8203230057 | |
| Download: ML20042A073 (5) | |
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Consolidated Edison Comoany of New York, Inc.
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Facility Name:
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Inspection at:
Indian Point Station, Buchanan, New York
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Inspect conduc 4ar' 27 - March 1 an March 15-17,1978
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i Inspection Summary:
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Inspection on February 27 - March 1 and March 15-17.1978 (Combined Recort Nos. 50-003/78-03, 50-247/78-04)
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Areas Insoecteo: Routine, unannounced inspection of Unit i radiation protection
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program and Unit 2 radiation protection during refueling including personnel staffing and qualifications, training, exposure control, posting and control,
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radioactive material control, surveys, clean-contaminated system interfaces and followup of Licensee Event Report LER 78-004/04T-0 (Unit 2 only).
Upon arrival, off-shift, areas where work was being conducted were examined to review radiation safety control procedures and practices.
The inspection involved 36 inspector-hours onsite by one NRC inspector.
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Results: Of the eight areas inspected for Unit 2 and seven for Unit 1, no items of noncompliance were identified.
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Region I Form 12 (Rev. April 77)
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DETAILS
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Persons Contacted Mr. J. Cullen, General Health Physics Supervisor
- Mr. E. Dadson, Manager QA Dept. Field Office Mr. W. Grassi, General Labor Supervisor Mr. P. Gaudio, Health Physics Supervisor Mr. J. Higgins, General Chemistry Supervisor Mr. M. Hensch, NUMANC0 Field Supervisor Mr. G. Imbimbo, Nuclear Training Specialist Mr. W. Janke, Radwaste Supervisor Mr. T. Law, Plant Manager Mr. G. Liebler, Radiological Engineer
- Mr. J. Makepeace, Technical Engineering Director
- Mr. E. McGrath, Manager - Nuclear Power Generation Mr. B. Moroney, Nuclear Training Director Mr. J. Odendahl, Union Radiation Safety Representative Mr. - T. Teague, Health Physics Supervisor Mr. R. Vogle, Health Physics Supervisor
- Mr. S. Wisla, Chemistry and Radiation Safety Director Approximately 20 other personnel were contacted including Health Physics technicians, maintenance personnel, clerks, contractors
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Personnel Staffino and Oualifications
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Technical Specification (TS) 6.3.1 " Facility Staff Qualifications" endorses American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard N18.1 -1971.
ANSI N18.1-1971 requires that " Technicians in respon-sible positions shall have a minimum of two years working experience
.in their specialty." The inspector reviewed the qualifications of 32 contractor health physics technicians in responsible positions by interviews, review of training records and examinations and review of resumes.
The inspector reviewed the increased staffing to verify that it was capable of providing an adequate level of health physics coverage to the outage.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Training
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The inspector examined training records and examinations of six
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contractor health physics technicians to verify that they were trained
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in accordance with Health Physics Procedure 8.1.
The inspector also examined the training records of ten other contractors to verify that they had been trained in accordance with the require-ments of 10 CFR Part 19.12.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Exposure Control The inspector examined dosimetry devices used by the licensee for exposure control.
Each individual is assigned a film badge, four TLD's, and one or more self-reading pocket dosimeters; individuals who could receive extremity doses were issued extremity dosimeters in accordance with Health Physics Procedure 4.1.
Approximately 50 self-reading pocket dosimeters in use by personnel were examined and found to be in calibration.
The licensee's exposure monitoring devices were adequate.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's exposure control system for compliance with 10 CFR 20.101, 20.102, 20.103, 20.202 and 20.401.
The records of seven individuals with quarterly whole body exposure in excess of 10 CFR 20.101(a) limits were examined and NRC-4's were completed on all of the indi.viduals prior to exceeding the 10 CFR 201(a) limits for whole body exposure. The records of three
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individuals were examined for exposure limit extensions as required by Health Physics Procedure 1.2.
The licensee's airborne activity has been low enough that the use of protection factors has not been necessary.
The licensee has been routinely performing bioassay (whole body counting on incoming con-tractor personnel to obtain baseline data). No personnel were found who had been exposed to levels of airborne activity which would indicate a need for bicassay.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Posting and Control The inspector examined posting of' radiologically controlled areas for compliance with 10 CFR 20.203 and Health Physics Procedure 2.3 during four tours of the facility.
Independent measurements were taken to verify. licensee posting.
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Based on independent measurements and licensee surveys the inspector examined 23 Radiation Work Permits (RWP's)-to verify that-they afforded workers an adequate level of protection.
The inspector observed work parties associated with 11 of the above RWP's and found personnel com91ying with the RWP requirements.
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also examined the licensee's control point at the entrance to the V,apor Contair. ment (VC) and found that copies of RWP's and access lists were current and perscnnel were checked against both before being
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allowed access to the VC.
The inspector examined approximately 40 of the licensee's RWP sign-in sheets and observed personnel traffic entering and leaving the Radiation Controlled Area (RCA) during shift change and meal breaks.
The inspector also checked sign-in sheets against film badge issue.
No personnel were found in the RCA who hadn't signed in and rit.
The inspector examined friskers, hand and foot counters and portil monitors used for contamination control and found them calibrated and operational.
The inspector also observed that personnel were adhering to the frisking instructions.
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No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Radioactive Material Control
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The inspector examined several containers of radioactive waste and found them to be properly met ked and the areas posted in accordance with 10 CFR 20.203.
The inspector reviewed transfer and temporary
' storage of contaminated tools, equipment, and components being used i
during the outage.
The material was packaged to avoid the spread of contamination and labeled in accordanct with 10'CFR 20.203.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Survevs The inspector determined from observations, independent measurements, i
and inspection of survey records for RWP Nos. 1142, 1161, 1169, 1181, 1188,1255 and 1269 that radiation, contamination and airborne-activity surveys had been performed in accordance with 10 CFR 20.201 and.
Health Physics Procedures 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.
During tours of the con-trolled areas the inspector noted that recent routine radiation and contamination survey results were posted at the entrances to the areas surveyed.
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Approximately 20 routine surveys during February 25-27 were examined
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and found to be performed and documented in accordance with Health-
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Physics Procedures 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
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No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Clean-Contaminated Systems Interfaces
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The inspector examined the licensee's resconse to IE Circular 77-14
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and the licensee's action on the interface of the auxiliary boiler.
The licensee's evaluation of Circular 77-14 has been completed and i
one potential area where cross contamination could occur (Vapor Containment Isolation Valve Seal Water System interconnect with city water).
The licensee is currently evaluating a design change in
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which check valves would prevent flow into the city water system.
The auxiliary boiler interface is awaiting installation of a radiation monitor on the clean side.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Initial Followuo of Licensee'. Event Reoort (LER)
On February 17, 1978, the licensee reported in LER 78-004/04T-0 a release of airborne activity on February 19, 1978.
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release wa's from the No. 21 CVCS holdup tank through the waste hold-up tank to the Primary Auxiliary Building and Plant Vent.
The inspector examined air surveys taken with particulate and charcoal filters and a
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i gas sample.
Samples were counted for beta, gamna activity and later gamma spectral analysis performed.
Results indicated that the maxi-mally exposed individual (an auxiliary operator) was exposed to less than the equivalent of 1/2 hour at concentrations listed in 10 CFR 20 Appendix B Table I column 1.
Potential environmental effects and
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plant design considerations will be examined in subsequent inspections.
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No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives (denoted in paragraph 1).at the conclusion of the inspection on March 17, 1978.
The inspector summarized the purpose and scope of the inspection and the inspection findings.
The licensee acknowledged the findings of the inspection.
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