IR 05000254/1997019

Insp Repts 50-254/97-19 & 50-265/97-19 on 971006-10.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Ep Program

ML20199J577
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Site:	Quad Cities
Issue date:	11/18/1997
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20199J558	List: IR 05000254/1997019 ML20199J552
References
50-254-97-19, 50-265-97-19, NUDOCS 9711280172
Download: ML20199J577 (10)

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U.S. NUCLEAR REG'ULATORY COMMISSION REGIONlil i Docket Nos: 50-254;50-265:

License Nos: DPR 29; DPR 30

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Report Nos: 50-254/97019(DRS); 50-265/97019(DRS)

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Licensee: Commonwealth Edison Company (Comed) .

Facility: Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: 22710 206th Avenue North

- Cordova,IL 61242 Dates: October 6 - 10,1997 Inspectors: Robert Jickling, Emergency Preparedness Analyst Don Fur'k, Emergency Preparedness Analyst Approved by: James R. Creed, Chief, Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Quad Cities Nuclear Pcwer Station NRC Inspection Reports 50~254/97019; 50-265/97019 This inspection reviewed the Emergency Preparedness (EP) program, an aspect of Plant Support. This report evaluated the quality of EP program related audits and reviews, reviewed the effectiveness of management controls, verified the adequacy of emergency response facilities and equipment, reviewed EP training and qualification activities, and included follow-up on previous inspection findings. This was an announced inspection conducted by two regional inspector Overall, the EP program had been maintained in an effective state of operational readines Emergency response facilities, equipment, and supplies had been well maintaine Management support to the program was strong and interviewed key emergency response personnel demonstrated competent kncwledge of responsibilities and emergency procedure Personnel performance observed during a medical drill was effective and demonstrated good teamwor . Emergency response facilities, equipment, and supplies had been well maintaine Demonstration of selected emergency response equipment verified the equipment was

- operable. (Section P2.1)

. Teamwork by the Radiation Protection Technicians during the medical drill response was evident and response to the simulated contaminated injured person was effectiv (Section PS)

. The EP training program was effective. Training records verified that emergency

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response personnel were trained within the required frequency. Reports indicated that additionalinvolvement by the EP staff during licensed operator simulator training improved operator performance. (Section PS)

. Interviewed key emergency response personnel demonstrated competent knowledge of responsibilities and emergency procedures. (Section PS)

. EP staff reported that management support to the program had remained strong and

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that the new Radiation Protcction Supervisor had improved the support. (Section P6)

. Changes to the EP coordinators' responsibilities realigned their focus to improve the effectiveness of the program. (Section P6)

. The licensee's_1997 Site Quality Verification EP program audit and 1997 EP Self-Assessment Report were effective and satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t).

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Reoort Details IV. Plant Support P2 Status of EP Facilities, Equipment, and Resources P2.1 - Material Condition of Emergenev Resoonse Facilities (ERFs) Insoection Scooe (82701)

The inspectors evaluated the material condition of the control room, Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF). Field monitoring kits were also inspected. The licensee demonstrated the operability of numerous pieces of emergency response equipment, including radiological survey instruments, dose assessment and plant data computers, portable generators, and communications equipment. Records of periodic inventories and equipment tests were also reviewe Observations and Findings The contrcl room was well maintained and had current EP procedures available. The emergency notification system phone was verified operable.

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The OSC, TSC, and EOF were well maintained. One enhancement discussed was the assembly card readers were now connected to a new security computer. Telephones, computer terminals, and other equipment were operable. Current procedures were available in the facilities. The licensee provided demonstrations of the portable generators, dose assessment computers, and plant data computer Prompt alert and notification siren records for 1996 and 1997 were reviewed by the inspectors. Annual operability for 1996 was G8.1 percent with 94.1 percent for the lowest month's average. The current 1997 annual operability average was greater than 97.8 percent with 95.5 percent for the lowest month's average. Siren operability exceeded the acceptability limit of greater than or equal to 90 percent The inspectors reviewed the semiannual augmentation drill records. Four drills had been conducted since the last routine NRC inspection and were reported as successfu The inspectors noticed that the callouts for the drills had been conducted ot approximately the same time frame and month, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and in June and December, which might lead to some predictability, Conclusions Overall, tne ERFs, equipment, and supplies were well maintained. All emergency equipmer,t requested to be demonstrated were verified operable. The prompt alert and nutification system sirens were well maintaine . . __ . __ _ . __ __ _ . __.

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P3 EP Procedures and Documentation a, insoection Scoos (82701)

The inspectors reviewed a selection of licensee emergency plan implementing procedures (EPIPs) and emergency plan sections. Also, a number of Problem Identification Forms assigned to the Emergency Preparedness Group were reviewe ' .QhaqIyations and Findings

QEP 0300-01, " Notification For GSEP Emergencies," Revision 21, May 21,1997, was reviewed by the inspectors, This revision removed the requirement to use the State Agency Update Checklist (SAUC) form for the periodic updates to the offsite agencies, Periodic updates continue to be provided on an hourly basis and are documented by log book in the responsible ER One of the emergency implementing procedures reviewed by the inspectors was BwZP

- 1000-2, "Offsite Notifications," Revision 6, October 22,1996. A recent change was that the " Additional Information" section of the Nuclear Accident Reporting System (NARS)

form should only be used to explain why a NARS form is being issued,001 for a change in the classification. Discussion with the licensee Indicated that the offsite agencies that receive the NARS form had an EAL manual that explained each of the EALs and the ,

potentialimpact on the public, and agreed additionalinformation would not be neede '

The inspectors reviewed Problem identification Form, PlF#Q1997-03802, " Rubber Gloves in OSC Deteriorating" and Procedure Change Request for QEP 0600-S02,

"OSC Inventory Checklist," Revision 16. These documents had been written for when the inspectors noted several deteriorated rubber gloves in the OSC supply cabinet. The PIF was inv.md immediately to correct the current problem and additionally covered long term enve actions to prevent recurrence. The gloves were immediately replaced ano 6% C,SC inventory checklist procedure was changed to include inspecting the clothing including rubbers and gloves during the first quarter of the year and replace as necessary. The EP staff was proactive in correcting this issue within the same day of identification. The actions taken by both documents appear to be appropriate to correct the problem and prevent recurrenc Conclusions The EPIPs reviewed were clear and easy to use. The EP staff was proactive in their immediate correction of the deteriorated rubber gloves stored in the OSC supply cabinet. The procedure change initiated appeared to be effective for preventing recurrence of this issu . -- --- . _ . _

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P5 Staff Training and Qualification in EP a. incoection Scongf82701)

The inspectors reviewed Yarlous aspOCis of the licensee's training program. The reviews included interviewa with selected key emergency response organization (ERO)

personnelincluding a Station Director, OSC Director, and Acting Station Director, review of course cH.'ique forms, attendance records, examinstions, and the Fourth Quarter Emergency Call List. The inspectors also observed an the onsite portion of an annual medical dril b. Observations and Findinos Interviews with three key emergency response personnel indicated appropriate knowledge of procedures and emergency responsibilities. During the interviews, personnel commented on additional involvement by the EP coordinators in operator simulator training. This additionalinvolvement was reported to have shown an improvement in operator performance. Records indicated that drills and training wero formally critiqued. Training records were compared with the Fourth Quarter Call List to verify ERO personnellisted on the calllist were qualified. All ERO p9rsonnel reviewed were currently qualified for their emergency response position Response to the simulated contaminated injured person was effective. Radiation Protection Technicians (RPTs) rapidly responded to the scene after the victim was located. Additional support was quickly requested when the extent of the injuries were identified. All personnel worked efficiently together to care h,r and transport the victi Continuous area radiclogical monitoring for dose rates and contamination were appropriately demonstrated. No problems or impediments were observe c. Conclusions Overall, EP training appeared effective. Competent knowledge of emcrgency responsibilities and procedures war demonstrated by key ERO personnel. Drills and walkthroughs were effectively used as part of requalification training. Teamwork by the RPTs during the medical drill response was evident and response to the simulated contaminated injured person was effectiv P6 EP Organization and Administration Few significant changes have been made to the EP organization since the last inspection. The EP Coordinators' responsibilities had been growing beyond the EP program area. These additional responsibilities were cut back to realigned tha;r focus on the EP program and to improve overall effectiveness. Discussions with site and corporate EP staff indicated management support to the program had been maintained and improved with the report to the new Radiation Protection Superviso ., __

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P7 insoection Scone (82701)

The inspectors reviewed the Site Quality Verification (SQV) Audit Report QAA-#04-97-04, " Audit Report for Emergency Preparedness," dated April 11,1997. Also reviewed was the 1997 Emergency Preparedness Program Self Assessment report, dated September 12,1997, conducted by corporate and Byron, Zion, and Dresden EP personnel, Observations and Findinas The SQV staff's audit concluded that the overallimplernnation of the EP program had been effectively maintained. The audit identified that the interface with the state and local govemments have been effective, which satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t). Two level 2 findings related to the untimely update of GSEP manuals and corporate emergency plan implementing procedures in the TSC and EOF, and not tracking or resolving exercise survey sheet improvement items. The EP Program Self-Assessment Report used NRC inspection procedure 82701 as the base document for the review. This review concluded that the Quad Cities EP program had been maintained st an adequate leve The inspectore followed up on the findings and reviewed tiie completed actions taken for the identified issues. Licensee evaluation of these '.tems, documentation, tracking,

- corrective actions, and closura were effective and appropriate. Examples included ensuring that revisions to GSEP manuals were available in the TSC and EOF in a timely manner by making the TSC's copies a " live-time" set of procedures and placing all exercise survey sheet items on the Rad / Chem Tracking System to ensure tracking and resolution. Good practices were also identified in the reports and included new quarterly EP program status reports and additionalinvolvement of the EP coordinators in the licensed operator simulator trainin fanrdus1Qna The licensee's 1997 SQV EP program audit and 1997 EP Program Self-Assessment Report were effective and satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(t). The audit and program self assessment were of good scope and depth. Identified issues were appropriately tracked and resolve P8 Miscellaneous EP lasues P8,1 (Closed) Irisoection Followuo item No. 50-254/96011-08: 50-265/96011-08: During the 1996 emergency exercise the Shift Engineer selected the wrong emergency action level for the Unusual Event. Corrective actions taken included counseling the Individua discussion of the issue _with all senior reactor operators during training, and including a related question in the training examination. Corrective actions for this personal error in

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P8.2 [Gosed) Insoection Followuo item No. 50-254/96011-09: 50-265/96011-09: During the 1996 emergency exercise the NRC notification for the Unusual Event was untimel corrective actions included counseling the individual, discussion of the issue with all senior reactor operators during training, and including a related question in the training examination. Corrective Lctions for this personal error in judgement were adequate and this item is close P8.3 (Ocen) Insoection Followuo Itun No. 50-254/96011-10:50-265/96011-10: During the 1996 emergency exercise the simulator had problems and the controllers failed to promptly correct and control the scenario Corrective actions taken included improved controls on scenario development and identification and correction of nreviously unidentified simulator modeling problems. Also, corrective actions to improve control of the scenario included discussing this issue at a scenario development meeting and an effort to provide more realistic scenarios which would not require extra ardinary cont.oller intervention. This item will remain open pending appropriate demonstiation of contal room simulator scenario contro P8.4 (Ocen) Insanction Followuo item No. 50-254/96008-17: 50-265/96008-17: Was identified for untimely minimum staffing of the Corporate EOF (CEOF) for the declared Alert for the May 10,1996 tornado event. The issue was for clarification of emargency facility minimum staffing time requirements from the time the emergency was declared and demonstration of the capability to meet these requirements. Corrective actions taken included revising the GSEP manual to reflect changes to the Bulk Power Operations (BPO) standing order to notify the Nuclear Duty Officer (NDO) after activating the CEOF call out and change $ to the NDO's procedure to confirm that the BPO Dispatcher had activated the CEOF. Also, the new Community Alert Network System (CANS) for ERO call out had been put in place. Additionally, the licensee agreed to clarify their commitment to minimally staff the CEOF within 60 minutes of classifying an Alert or higher classification during their next GSEP revision. This item will remain open pending appropriate demonstration of timely CEOF staffin V. Management Meeting X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspector presented the inspection results to licensee management at the conclusion of the onsite inspection on October 10,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identifie . -- .-

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

.. LIC9'HRA P. Behren, Chemistry Supervisor-A. 7hernick, Regulatory Affairs Supervisor M. < Field, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator T. Kirkham, Technical and Health Physics Supervisor

= L. Kreuder, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator J. Kudalis, Comed Business Manager L. Pearce, Site Vice President and Acting Sta' ion Manager C. Peterson, Regulatory Affairs Manager B. Rittmer, Assistant Site Security Administrstor B. Sharer, Maintenance Manager

' D. Stobaugh, Corporate Emergency Preparedness Supervisor NRC

- L. Collins, Resident inspector C Miller, Senior Resident inspector K. Walton, Resident inspector 1Q83 B._ Ganser, Resident inspector INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 82701 Operational Status of the Emergency Prepsredness Program ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND D!SCUSSED Ooened None Closed 50-254;265/96011-08 IFl Shift Engineer selected incorrect EAL for Unusual Event classificatio ;265/96011-09 IFl Untimely initial notification of NRC for Unusual Even m

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LIST OF ACRONYMS USED BPO Bulk Power Operations CEOF Corporate Emergency Operations Facility EAL- Emergency Action Level -

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ERF: Emergency Response Facilities ERO Emergency Response Organization GSE Generating Stations Emergency Plan .

IFl Inspection Followup item IDN Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety NARS Nuclear Accident Reporting System NDO: Nuclear Duty Officer-OSC

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Operations Support Center PlF Problem identification Form RPT Radiation Protection Technician SAUC State Agency Update Checklist SOV Site Quality Verificetion ,

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