IR 05000259/1978032
| ML18024A725 | |
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| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 01/15/1979 |
| From: | Hufham J, Perrotti D, Trojanowski R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| 50-259-78-32, 50-296-78-33, NUDOCS 7903140162 | |
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UNITEDSTATES NUCLEAR REGULATORYCOMMISSION
REGION II
101 MARIETTA STREET, N.W.
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Report Nos.:
50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 Docket Nos.:
50-259, 50-260 and 50-296 License NosaI DPR-33, DPR-52 and DPR-68 Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority 830 Power Building Chattanooga, Tennessee 37401 Facility Name:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and
Inspection at:
Browns Ferry Site, Athens, Alabama and Radiological Hygiene Branch, Muscle Shoals, Alabama Inspection conducted:
December 4-8, 18-21, 1978 Inspector:
D. J. Perrot i Accompanying Personnel:
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0Janowskz Reviewed by:
J.
Hufham, hi f Envi nmental a
d Special Projects Section Fuel acility and aterials Safety Branch ate Ins ection Summar Ins ection on December 4-8 18-21 1978 (Re ort Nos. 50-259/78-32 50-260 78-35 and 50-29 78-33
adequacy and effectiveness of the licensee's emergency organization including coordination with off-site support agencies; emergency facilities, equipment and procedures; main control room environmental system; fire brigade organization and training; means for determining a radioactive release; emergency training; emergency tests and drills; and follow-up on previous inspection findings.
The inspection involved 88 inspector-hours on-site by two NRC inspectors.
Results:
Of the eight areas inspected, no apparent items of noncompliance were identified in seven areas; one apparent item of noncompliance was identified in one area (Infraction-Failure to follow Radiological Emergency Plan implementing instructions, paragraph 5.b (50-259/78-32-01, 50-260/78-35-01, 50-296/78-33-01)).
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RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 DETAILS I Prepared by:
D. J.
errotti, Radiation Specialist Environmental and Special Projects Branch Fuel Facility and Materials Safety Branch i~/)y Date Dates of Inspection:
ecember 4-8, 18-21, 1978 Reviewed by W. Hufha ironmenta a
F el Facility a ief d Special Projects Branch d Materials Safety Branch
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ate 1.
Persons Contacted a
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Licensee Re resentatives Browns Ferr Site Personnel
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G. Dewease, Plant Superintendent H. L. Abercrombie, Assistant Plant Superintendent
-"J. B. Studdard, Operations Supervisor-S.
G. Bugg, Health Physics Supervisor-R.
G.
Goodman, Training Officer D. Jackson, Health Physics Lab Foreman J.
D. Glover, Training Supervisor-J. L. Harness, QA Supervisor D. Gilbert, First Aid Room Nurse R. Weatherby, Maintenance Foreman-R. E. Porterfield, Safety Engineer-R. Cole, Office of Power QA Site Coordinator E. Hickman, Assistant to Health Physics Supervisor R. Jackson, Public Safety Supervisor J. Wallace, Health Physics Technician G. Roberts, Reactor Operator, Units 1, 2 and
W. Banks, Watch Engineer, Operations J.
DE Hood, Power Stores Supervisor J.
Teague, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor J. Pittman, Instrument Shop Supervisor (2)
Other TVA Personnel Dr. L. L. Coker, Chief, Western Area Medical Service, Muscle Shoals, Alabama R. Bing, Division of Water Management, Athens, Alabama T. Youngblood, Radiological Hygiene Branch, Muscle Shoals, Alabama
RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-2 B.
G. Aldrich, Radiological Hygiene Branch, Muscle Shoals, Alabama J. L. Lobdell, Supervisor, Radiation Surveillance and Services Section, Radiological Hygiene Branch, Muscle Shoals, Alabama b.
Other Persons Contacted b
Tele hone R. L. Kidd, Executive Director, Colonial Manor Hospital R. Huffman,'irector, Athens-Limestone Hospital Ambulance Service W. Craig, Chief, Athens Fire Department R. Hicks, Facility Manager, REAC/TS, Oak Ridge, Tennessee L. Helms, Helms Ambulance Service Captain Gamel, Alabama Highway Patrol Assistant to Mr. Black, Civil Defense Director, Limestone County Duty Officer, Limestone County Sheriff's Office
"-Denotes those present at the Exit Interview.
2.
Licensee Action on Previous Ins ection Findin s (Closed) Infraction-Maintenance of Emer enc E ui ment 50-259 260 296/77-23-06
The emergency equipment is now being maintained as required by the Emergency Plan (paragraph 5.a).
(Closed) Infraction-Failure to Follow Fire Related Procedures 50-259 260 296/78-23-11
The inspector reviewed the corrective actions contained in TVA letter of March 22, 1978, including the control of transient fire loads in safety-related areas and the instruction PSU-SIL 1.5 for issuance of combustibles from the storeroom.
The corrective actions are now complete.
This item is closed.
Unresolved Items (Closed) Fire Trainin for Additional Unit 0 erators 50-259 260 296/78-23-09
Fire training for unit operators has been completed.
This matter is closed (paragraph 6.a)
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Com letion of Course No. 36-Fire Prevention and Protection 50-259
0 29 /78-23-10
All required person-nel have not completed course number
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Management intends to initiate a
1979 schedule for holding training courses every two months.
This matter remains open (paragraph 6.b).
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RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-3 (Closed) Tests and Drills (50-259/78-19-01):
The requirement for notification of outside support agencies and accountability of on-site personnel has been satisfactorily completed.
This matter is closed (paragraph 10).
3.
Unresolved Items No new unresolved items were disclosed during the inspection.
4.
Coordination with Off-Site A encies a
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Appendix E to
CFR 50,Section IV specifies that the emergency plans shall contain procedures for notifying, and agreements reached with local, state and federal officials and agencies for early warning of the public, and for public evacuation or other protective measures should such warning, evacuation or other protective measures become necessary or desirable; arrangements for the services of a physician and other medical personnel qualified to handle radiation emergencies; arrange-ments for transportation to, and treatment of injured or contaminated individuals at treatment facilities outside the site boundary.
Section XI, paragraph B.5 of the Browns Ferry Site Radiological Emergency Plan (Site REP), states that contact is made annually with all agencies involved in the emergency plan.
Appendix K of the Site REP contains letters of agreements for the principal off-site support agencies.
The inspector discussed the agreement letters with a licensee representative and noted that renewal of the letters had been completed in early 1978 for all outside support agencies except the Alabama Department of Health and U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, Aiken, South Carolina.
A licensee representative pointed out that the site REP contained a memorandum of understanding between the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Civil Defense Department, updated April 7, 1978.
The inspector reviewed the memorandum which assigns the responsibility for administration of radia-tion emergency plans to the Department of Public Health.
The inspectors verified, by discussions with the off-site agency representatives identified in paragraph 1, that the licensee had maintained contact and that the written arrangements were satisfactory.
The inspector had no further comments.
The inspector also discussed transportation arrangements with the Chief of TVA's Western Area Medical Services.
The inspector expressed concern over the adequacy of the on-site emergency vehicle to transport victims who would require medical attention enroute to the hospital.
The inspector pointed out that the decision whether to use the on-site vehicle or call for an
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Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 1-4 off-site ambulance should be made by a medically trained and qualified person.
Dr. Coker stated that a change to the REP would be requested which would allow the on-site nurse to make the decision regarding the method of transporting an injured employee to the hospital.
The inspector had no further comments.
At the exit interview, the inspector informed on-site licensee management representatives as to the discussion with Dr. Coker, and pointed out that both the site REP and the TVA Medical Assistance Plan would probably be affected by the change.
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The requirement for coordination with off-site support agencies appeared to be adequately satisfied.
Facilities E ui ment and Procedures a.
Chan es in Facilities E ui ment and Procedures The inspector discussed with a licensee representative, changes to the facilities, equipment and the Emergency Plan and Procedures that occurred since December 1977.
The inspector reviewed the changes to the Emergency Plans, the emergency vehicle, gatehouse emergency kit location and respiratory equipment (replacing Chemox with MSA breathing apparatus).
The changes did not alter the initial requirements of the Emergency Plan and did not constitute an unreviewed safety question.
At the exit interview, the inspector commented on the steep stairway in the gatehouse and the difficulty an individual might have in carrying a piece of heavy emergency equipment from the emergency kit cabinets in the basement of the gatehouse up the stairways to the outside.
The inspector had no further comments.
(1)
Appendix E to
CFR 50,Section IV.F specifies that the emergency plan includes provisions for emergency first aid and personal decontamination facilities, including equipment at the site for personnel monitoring and decon-tamination, and facilities and medical supplies for first aid treatment.
Section V of the Browns Ferry Site REP describes the emergency facilities and equipment available on-site and Appendix C lists the emergency equipment to be located in the control room corridor, communications room, gatehouse, Health Physics laboratory, and the meteorological tower building.
Exhibit B-1 through B-4 of the Browns Ferry Environs Emergency Plan Radiological Emergency Plan (EEP-REP), lists the emergency equipment to be located at the TVA facilities in Muscle Shoals,
RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-5 Alabama.
Browns Ferry Division of Power Production-Radiological Emergency Plan (DPP-REP),
requires emergency references and supplies to be available for the Division Emergency Staff at the Edney Building in Chattanooga,
. Tennessee.
Health Physics radiation control procedure RCI-4, Periodic Inspection and Maintenance of Radiological Emergency Plan Equipment and Supplies, requires a quarterly inventory of the emergency kits.
Radiation Surveillance and Services Section (RSSS) inventory instruction requires a monthly calibration for the instruments located in the Emergency Kit at Colonial Manor Hospital.
Section 6.3.A of the Technical Specifications requires that detailed written procedures shall be prepared, approved and adhered to, covering, in part, radiation control procedures and Emergency Plan implementing procedures.
(2)
The inspector reviewed the emergency equipment located at the control room corridor, gatehouse, meteorological tower building, the TVA facilities in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Colonial Manor Hospital in Florence, Alabama.
The inspector advised licensee management representatives that the DPP-REP facilities at Chattanooga, Tennessee would be verified during a subsequent preoperational inspection in early 1979 for the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
The inspector reviewed inventory records for the site emergency kits for the period January to November 1978.
The inventory for the first and second quarters of 1978 appeared to be satisfactorily completed.
However, through record review and discussions with licensee representatives, the inspector verified that an inventory of emergency equipment located on-site had not been done during the third quarter.
The inspector reviewed inventory records for the equipment located at TVA's Muscle Shoals facilities.
The inspector verified, by observation and record review on December 18, 1978, that the equipment was available as specified by the EEP-REP, and that the inventories and calibrations have been satisfactorily completed, except for two survey instruments at the Colonial Manor Hospital Emergency Room Supplies.
One high range and one low range survey instrument had calibration stickers which indicated the last calibrations had been done on November
and 13, 1978, respectively, with calibrations due in three months.
The inspector discussed this matter with a licensee representative.
The inspector was informed that the instruments are rotated on a monthly basis, and that the two instruments normally kept at the hospital were temporarily replaced with two like instruments, from another kit, which were on a quarterly calibration schedul RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-6 Subsequent to the inspection, on January 4p 1979 inspector contacted, by telephone, licensee representatives at TVA's Muscle Shoals facility to discuss the matter.
The inspector was informed that the replacement instruments
. had been battery checked and source tested on December 1,
1978, when the switch was made.
The inspector was also informed that the regular hospital instruments were calibrated and returned to the hospital on December 29, 1978'he inspector informed the licensee representatives that the source test done on December 1,
1978 did not constitute a calibration.
The inspector was informed that the matter would be corrected.
The inspector had no further comments.
(3)
This finding was identified as noncompliance with the requirements of Technical Specification 6.3.A as implemented by the Browns Ferry Emergency Plan, instruction RCI-4 and RSSS inventory instructions (50-259/78-32-01, 50-260/78-35-01, 50-296/78-33-01).
The inspector informed licensee representatives that this matter was identified as an infraction during the last emergency plan inspection (IE Rpt. 50-259,260,296/77-23).
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Res irato E ui ment Appendix C of the Site REP requires self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA's) to be located in specific areas in the plant and identifies six respirators and cannisters as part of the site emergency equipment.
RCI-4 requires a
monthly inspection of respiratory equipment.
Section
of Browns Ferry Standard Practice BFS-3 requires preventive maintenance and periodic inspection and testing of the breathing air compressor.
Mechanical maintenance instruc-tion BF-MMI-67, Breathing Air System Maintenance, requires annual maintenance of the breathing air system and analysis of the air for purity.
Technical Specifications 3.11.H requires a minimum of fifteen air masks and thirty 500 cubic inch air cylinders to be available at all times.
(2)
The inspector verified, through record review and observa-tion of equipment at the various kits, that the respirators were available as required by Technical Specifications, and that the monthly inspections had been completed during the past twelve months.
The inspector discussed the annual maintenance on the breathing air compressor with a representative from the mechanical maintenance section.
The inspector was informed that the annual maintenance and testing, and the air analysis had not been completed as yet, but would be completed prior to the end of the year.
The inspector revie'wed the completed maintenance inspection, MMI-67, done in December 1977,
RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-7 (3)
and stated that the 1978 maintenance and testing would be reviewed during a subsequent inspection.
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
d.
Main Control Room Isolation S stem Section V of the Site REP states Unit 1 and 2 control room is the emergency control center and is designed to be continuously habitable during all radiological emergen-cies, with redundant air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Technical Specification Table 4.2.G requires a
functional test, every six months, of the isolation logic, and a simulated automatic actuation and pressuriza-tion of the system once every operating cycle.
Technical Specification 4.7 '.2.d requires an operability test of at least ten hours each month.
(2)
The inspector reviewed surveillance records SI-4.2.G-2 and 4.7.E, which verified that the required tests had been conducted during the period December 1977 to November 1978.
(3)
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
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Medical Treatment Area and Decontamination FacilitiesSection V, paragraph F of the Site REP states that the on-site medical facilities include an emergency room, treatment room, bedroom, physiotherapy room, waiting room, and supply room, and is staffed with a registered nurse during the day shift.
Appendix C, list C.7 of the Site REP lists medical and first aid supplies available at the plant.
Section V, paragraph G of the Site REP states that a personnel decontamination facility is available in the service building complete with showers and cleaning solutions for the decontamination of personnel.
(2)
The inspector verified, by observation and discussions with licensee representatives, that the on-site medical treatment area and decontamination facilities were avail-able as described by the Site REP.
(3)
The requirement for the on-site medical treatment and decontamination facilities appeared to be adequately satisfie ~
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RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-8 f.
CommunicationsSection IV of the DPP-REP specifies certain communication equipment be available for the Division Emergency (DE)
staff at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Section V.I of the Site REP specifies certain communication equipment be available at the plant.
Exhibits B-1 and B-3 of the EEP-REP speci-fies certain mobile communications in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and radios at the local environmental monitoring stations be available for emergency use.
(2)
The inspector discussed and reviewed with licensee repre-sentatives the communication systems in Units 1 and
control room, the River Oaks Building in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and at two local environmental monitoring stations.
The inspectors verified, by observation, that the communi-cation systems required by the site REP and EEP-REP were available for emergency use.
The inspector explained that the communication equipment at the Central Emergency Control Center at the Edney Building in Chattanooga, Tennessee would be reviewed during a subsequent preopera-tional inspection at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
(3)
The requirement for emergency communication systems appeared to be adequately satisfied.
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Emer enc Li htin Section 10.19 of the FSAR describes the emergency lighting to be available in critical areas including the turbine building, RWDS building and the circulating water intake structure.
(2)
The inspector discussed the emergency lighting system with the electrical maintenance supervisor.
The inspector was informed that maintenance on the emergency lighting system was completed during the first quarter of 1978, and that a section instruction, EM-SIL 93.1, was initiated on March 28, 1978.
This instruction requires an annual test of the emergency lighting system.
The inspector stated that the test, to be conducted in the very near future, would be reviewed during a subsequent inspection.
(3)
The requirement for the emergency lighting system appeared to be adequately satisfie RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-9 6.
Fire Protection Pro ram a
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Or anization and Trainin of the Fire Bri ade Section 3.1l.g of the Technical Specifications defines the minimum fire protection organization.
This section of the Technical Specifications referenced Figure 6.3-1 which requires that the shift engineers and the assistant shift engineers attend the Fire Brigade Leadership Course every five years.
This reference also requires the Unit Operators (Plant Fire Brigade Members) to attend the Fire Brigade Training (Refresher)
Course every 2 years.
(2)
During a previous inspection, an inspector defined the fire training of three additional unit operators as an unresolved item (50-259,260,296/77-23-09).
During this inspection, an inspector verified, by record review of selected shift engineers, assistant shift engineers and unit operators, that the required fire training courses have been completed'he inspector also reviewed records which indicated that refresher fire training had been given to four Health Physics and eight Chemistry shift personnel.
(3)
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
b.
Fire Protection Trainin for General Em lo ees Procedure BFA-17, Attachment No.
1, "General Employee Training Program",
requires that training be provided to management, engineers, crafts and engineering aides in order that they have a knowledge of the plant fire protec-tion systems and associated performance testing.
(2)
During a previous inspection, an inspector defined the incomplete fire protection training for general employees as an unresolved item (50-259,260,296/77-23-10).
The training program for general employees was reviewed with the training officer to determine the adequacy of the corrective action taken on the above noted unresolved item.
The results of this review, which included a
detailed inspection of the training records for a represen-tative sample of general employees, confirmed that the requirement to provide fire training for general employees is not being completely fulfilled.
(3)
The inspector discussed the incomplete fire training for general employees with licensee management representatives J
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RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-10 at the exit meeting.
The inspector was informed that a
major revision of BFA-17 was underway, and that the 1979 training schedule would include at least two of the various training courses each month.
The inspector stated that the matter would remain an unresolved item pending the revision of BFA-17 and completion of the general employee training.
c.
Fire Drills The inspector discussed fire drills with the safety engineer.
The inspector was informed that drills are scheduled so that each operating shift has at least one drill each quarter.
The inspector reviewed SIL-40, the schedule of fire drills for 1979 which indicated that each shift would have at least one drill each quarter.
In addition, the inspector reviewed the memorandum of the fire drill held October 15, 1978, which was sent to the Plant Operating Review Committee for review.
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Means for Determinin a Radioactive Release a
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Radiation Monitorin S stem (On-Site)
(1)
Section III of the Site REP requires continuous process radiation monitoring and recording of the main stack, other plant ventilation exhaust, and liquid waste discharge; and an area radiation monitoring system which monitors, records and alarms at various locations throughout the plant.
Technical Specification 4'.A requires a quarterly calibration of the liquid effluent monitor and an annual performance test of the automatic isolation valves and discharge tank selection valves.
Technical Specification 4.8.B requires a monthly channel test, and a quarterly calibration of all waste gas monitors.
Technical Specifi-cation Table 4.2.G requires a monthly functional test, and a quarterly calibration of the control room air supply duct radiation monitors.
(2)
The inspectors verified, by observation, that the readouts for liquid and gaseous effluent monitors in the control room were operable.
An inspector verified the functional testing and calibration of the Control Room Air Supply Duct Radiation Monitors during a previous inspection (IE Report 50-259/78-30, 50-260/78-33, 50-296/78-31).
An inspector reviewed planned and unplanned liquid waste releases during a previous inspection (IE Rpt. 50-259/78-17, 50-260/78-18)
50-296/78-16).
RII Rpt.
Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 The inspector verified, by record review of surveillance instruction SI-4.8.A, that the monthly test and quarterly calibration for the liquid waste monitors had been completed during the period January to November 1978.
The inspector also verified the daily sensor check of the liquid monitors had been completed during the period January to September 1978.
The testing and calibration of waste gas monitors is scheduled to be reviewed by an inspector during a
subsequent inspection.
The continuous air monitor in Units 1 and 2 control room was reviewed by an inspector during a previous inspection (IE Rpt. 50-259/78-27, 50-260/78-30, 50-296/70-26).
The inspector verified, by observation, that the control room area radiation monitors for Units 1 and 2, and Unit 3 were operable and had continuous display on the Area Radiation Monitoring System Panel.
(3)
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
b.
Meteorolo ical Monitorin Appendix B to Facility Operating Licensee DPR-33 and DPR-52, and Section IV.A of the TVA-REP specify certain meteorological data be available from instrumentation in the meteorological tower.
Technical Specification Table 3.2.I requires meteorological instrumentation for wind speed (3 channels),
wind direction (3 channels),
and air differential temperature (2 channels),
to be operable at all times.
Technical Specification 4.2.I requires an operational check of each channel every 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> and a
channel calibration every 6 months.
Surveillance instruc-tion SI-2, Shift Surveillance Log, requires a daily operational check entry for each meteorological instrument channel.
(2)
The inspector verified, by observation, that eight channels of meteorological data were available in Units 1 and
Control Room.
The inspector asked a licensee representa-tive about the chart.,paper for 33 foot and 150 foot wind direction and speed recorders on the Unit 2 side of the control room.
The inspector was informed that the chart paper which was installed was the wrong size and was not working properly; however, the instrument indicators were working.
The inspector verified, by observation, that the indicators were operable and that a
TR had been submitted to repair the chart paper drives.
The inspectors reviewed surveillance records SI-2, which verified that the daily channel checks had been performed during the J
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RII'pt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 period January to September 1978.
The inspector discussed the calibration of the meteorological instruments with a licensee representative from the Water Management Division, and verified, by record review, that the calibrations had been completed for delta temperature on January 12, March 15-16, and May 8-10, 1978, and for wind speed and direction on January 10-11, March 13-14, May 8-10, July 17-20, September 12-14 and November 13-14, 1978.
The inspector also observed a successful test run of the emergency generator which provides backup power for the meteorologi-cal tower building.
The inspector was informed that a
test run of fifteen minutes duration is performed weekly.
The inspector had no further comments.
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There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
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Seismic Instrumentation Table 3.2.J of the Technical Specifications requires certain seismic monitoring instrumentation to be operable at all times, including control room indication of the biaxial seismic switches.
Table 4.2.J of the Technical Specifications requires a channel check monthly and a
functional test every six months for the three triaxial time history accelerographs, and a functional test every six months, and calibration once each operating cycle for the three biaxial seismic switches.
(2)
The inspector verified, by observation, the annunciator readouts for the seismic switches on panel 55-4A.
The inspector reviewed surveillance records SI-4.2.J-2A and 4.2.J-2B, which verified the monthly channel check, the semi-annual functional test and the calibration once per operating cycle had been completed during the period July 1977 to December 1978.
(3)
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
d.
Environmental Monitorin Stations Appendix B to Facility Operating Licensee DPR-33 and DPR-52, section 4.2 describes the environmental radiologi-cal monitoring program that is conducted to verify projected or anticipated radioactivity concentrations and related public exposures.
Figures 4.2-1 and 4.2-2 of Appendix B
show the location of the local and perimeter monitoring stations, respectively, and section 4.2.1 specifies the monitoring the equipment required at each station.
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RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 '-13 Environmental procedure ENVR-2, Source Calibration of Environmental Radiation Monitors, requires a functional source calibration of the station equipment, telemetry systems and in-plant recorders semi-annually.
(2)
The inspector verified, by observation, that local monitor-ing stations, LM-2 and LM-4, were operable and contained all the monitoring equipment required by the EEP-REP.
During a previous inspection, the inspector verified LM-1 and LM-3 (IE Rpt. 50-259,260,296/77-23).
The inspec-tor also verified, by observation, the remote monitoring station located at the River Oaks Building in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
The inspector observed, at the meteoro-logical tower building, a calibration in progress of the local environmental monitoring stations.
The inspector asked for calibration records from the River Oaks Building.
The inspector was informed that the records would be furnished.
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Emer enc The requirement for the environmental monitoring stations appeared to be adequately satisfied.
Trainin a
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General Em lo ee Trainin Technical Specification 6.1.F states that retraining and replacement training of station personnel shall be in accordance with ANSI-N.8.1, "Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel",
and that the minimum frequency of the retraining program shall be every two years.
Section XI of the Site REP, paragraph A, states that the retraining of plant personnel on pertinent sections of the emergency plan will be included in the radiation protection training conducted periodically.
(2)
The inspector reviewed a computer printout which gave the training date for all plant personnel, contractor and visiting personnel.
The inspector verified, through discussions with licensee representatives and by detailed review of twenty-eight permanent and visitor personnel, that either the refresher training requirement has been met, or the individual is escorted at all times.
During a review of the training for two contractor personnel, the inspector reviewed a Special Work Permit (SWP) which was used for working in a High Radiation Area.
The inspector discussed the SWP with the Health Physics Supervisor and the licensee employee who escorted the P
RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 contract workers into the controlled area.
The inspector stressed the need for training of all persons who work in high radiation areas and pointed out a discrepancy on the SWP concerning the result of an air sample taken while the individuals were working.
The inspector informed the Health Physics Supervisor that this matter would be reviewed by an inspector during a subsequent inspection.
The Health Physics Supervisor stated that the matter would be looked into.
(3)
The requirement for general employee emergency plan training appeared to be adequately satisfied.
b.
Trainin of Off-Site Personnel Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, paragraph IV.H requires that the emergency plan contain provision for training of employees of the licensee who are assigned specific authority and responsibility in the event of an emergency, and other persons whose assistance may be needed in the event of a radiation emergency.
Section XI of the Site REP states that training and periodic retraining will be provided to those off-site agencies who may be involved during an emergency, requiring training to perform their duties properly.
(2)
The inspector verified, by review of training memorandums from the Radiological Hygiene Branch at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, that training in emergency response activities had been conducted for the Environmental Emergency Response Team, Athens Limestone County Ambulance Service personnel, Helms Ambulance Service personnel, and medical personnel from Colonial Manor Hospital during the period April to August 1978.
The inspector was informed by a licensee representative that a tour of the Browns Ferry facility and training for the Athens fire department had been conducted during January and August 1978 for twenty-five firemen.
This was verified through discussion with the chief of the Athens Fire Department.
(3)
The requirement for training of off-site support groups appeared to be adequately satisfied.
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0 erator Trainin The inspector discussed the training of operators with a licensee representative.
The inspector reviewed a
16 hour1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> lesson plan for operators, of which more than ten percent is
RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 devoted to emergency plan training.
The inspector verified the refresher training for 50 operations personnel by review of the quizzes taken at the end of the course.
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Emer enc
'Or anization Trainin The inspector discussed the training of persons with special duties with a licensee representative.
The inspector was informed that these individuals receive the general employee refresher training and that the annual drill serves as a
training vehicle for these personnel.
The inspector had no further comments.
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Emer enc Monitorin Team Trainin The inspector discussed Emergency Monitoring Team training with the Health Physics Supervisor.
The inspector was informed that training is covered under routine HP training and that instruction SII,-40 requires a semi-annual review of Radiation Control Instructions (RCI) and Section Instructions (SIL).
The inspector reviewed a memorandum which indicated that the HP personnel had reviewed the RCI's and SIL's in June 1978.
The inspector requested that the Site REP be included in the semi-annual review for all HP personnel.
The inspector was informed at the exit meeting that the Site REP had been included in SIL-40.
The inspector had no further questions.
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First Aid Trainin (1)
Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, paragraph I.F, requires facili-ties and medical supplies at the site for appropriate emergency first aid treatment.
Section IV of TVA-MAP, paragraph B.2 states that if the incident involves an injured person, the nurse will be notified immediately (during on-shift hours) to administer first aid, and that members of the emergency team will be trained in first aid and will act when the nurse is off duty.
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The inspector was informed that the Public Safety Department provides first aid trained personnel around the clock.
The inspector verified, by review of selected Public Safety Department personnel records, that each shift has, as a minimum, two first aid trained personnel.
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The requirement for first aid trained personnel appears to be adequately satisfie RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-16 9.
Review U datin and Distribution of Emer enc Plan a.
Appendix E to
CFR 50, paragraph IV.E requires provisions for maintaining, up-to-date, the organization for coping with emergencies, the procedures for use in emergencies, and the lists of persons with special qualifications for coping with emergencies.
Section XII of the Site REP states that the plan will be reviewed annually, or when required by changes to the facility, and updated as necessary, and that the Plant Operations Review Committee (PORC) is responsible for conducting the review.
Section XII also states that revisions to the Site REP shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief, Nuclear Generator Branch, and Director, Division Power Production, before transmittal to Chief, Radiological Hygiene Branch, who is responsible for distribution of all changes to the plan.
b.
The inspector verified, by review of PORC meeting minutes Nos.
3205 and 3191, that the implementation of the REP and the Fire, Explosion and Natural Disaster Plan, respectively, had been reviewed by the PORC during the past twelve months.
The inspector verified, by review of the REP at selected locations, that the REP is being updated and distributed as required by the Site REP.
During the review of the facilities at the Colonial Manor Hospital, the inspector observed that the hospital Emergency Plan contained an out-of-date Site REP.
This was brought to the attention of the section responsible for distribution of the REP.
The inspector was informed that the matter would be taken care of.
The requirement for review, updating and distribution of the Emergency Plan appeared to be adequately satisfied.
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Emer enc Drills a
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CFR 50, Appendix E, paragraph IV.I requires provisions for testing, by periodic drills, of radiation emergency plans to assure that employees of the licensee are familiar with their specific duties, and provisions for participation in the drills by other persons whose assistance may be needed in the event of a radiation emergency.
Section XI, paragraph B of the Site REP states that the site Radiological Emergency Plan will be activated at least annually to confirm the alarm functions properly and is audible throughout the plant, nones-sential personnel assemble at the assigned areas for accounta-bility and evacuation instructions, essential personnel assume their preassigned positions or tasks, all personnel are accounted for, and that contacts are made with all agencies involved in the plan and action identified as a dril RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-17 b.
During a previous inspection, the inspector defined the drill as an unresolved item, with respect to notification of outside support agencies and personnel accountability (50-259/78-19-01).
The inspector verified, by review of drill critique records and discussions with licensee representatives, that the person-nel accountability was performed satisfactorily on September 28, 1978.
As to the notification of outside support agencies, the inspector was informed that the requirement for notification pertained only to those outside services taking an active part in the drill, and that the Site REP probably needed to be revised to clarify this matter.
A licensee management represen-tative stated that the Site REP would be revised.
The inspec-tor was also informed by a licensee representative from the Muslce Shoals facility that all outside support agencies are contacted on a semi-annual basis in order to verify telephone communication lines.
The inspector verified, by discussion with a licensee representative and by review of a revision to the REP, dated August 28, 1978, that the telephone notification lists are being updated every six months.
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Review of Licensee's Res onse to IE Bulletin No. 77-08:
Lockin S stems-Emer enc In ress and E ress IE Bulletin 77-08 required the licensee, in part, to survey the facility and facility plans as to whether or not prompt emergency ingress into electrically locked safety-related areas by essential personnel could be assumed during loss of power, and if unimpeded emergency egress from all parts of the facility could be assured with respect to hardware and security system installations.
In addition, the licensee was required to review existing emergency plans and procedures to assure that prompt emergency ingress and unimpeded emergency egress was fully and effectively addressed for any postulated occurrence.
A written report was required for any facility that did not meet the requirements of action items 1 and 2 of the bulletin.
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The inspector reviewed the action taken to implement the subject IE Bulletin.
This review included discussions with plant management, the training officer, a review of the subject matter included in the training relative to IE Bulletin No.
77-08, and a review of the training records to determine which persons received the training.
The results of this review indicate that IE Bulletin 77-08 was adequately implemente RII Rpt. Nos. 50-259/78-32, 50-260/78-35 and 50-296/78-33 I-18 12.
Exit Interview The inspectors met with licensee management representatives (denoted in paragraph 1) at the conclusion of the inspection on December 20, 1978.
The inspectors summarized the purpose and scope of the inspection and findings.
The inspectors discussed with licensee management representatives the repeat item of noncompliance, and the unresolved item.