IR 05000259/2011002
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Site: | Browns Ferry |
Issue date: | 05/13/2011 |
From: | Eugene Guthrie Reactor Projects Region 2 Branch 6 |
To: | Krich R Tennessee Valley Authority |
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UNITED STATES May 13, 2011
SUBJECT:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000259/2011002, 05000260/2011002, 05000296/2011002, 07200052/2011002 AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Krich:
On March 31, 2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on April 11, 2011, with Mr. Keith Polson and other members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, orders, and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that a Severity Level IV violation of NRC requirements occurred. The violation was evaluated in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's Web site at (http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/enforce-pol.html). This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation and the circumstances surrounding it are described in detail in the subject inspection report. The violation is being cited in the Notice because it involved the repetitive failure to adequately control transient combustible materials inside the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) area and within close proximity of the dry casks loaded with spent fuel. This violation is being cited because the criterion specified in Section 2.3.2.a.3 of the NRC Enforcement Policy for a non-cited violation was not met. This criterion was not met because the violation was repetitive and identified by the NRC. Two previous violations were identified by the NRC and were documented in NRC Inspection Reports 07200052/2010002 and 07200052/2010003 respectively.
You are required to respond to this letter and should follow the instructions specified in the enclosed Notice when preparing your response. If you have additional information that you believe the NRC should consider, you may provide it in your response to the Notice. The NRC review of your response to the Notice will also determine whether further enforcement action is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
TVA 2 Furthermore, this report documents two NRC-identified findings and two self-revealing findings that were evaluated under the risk significance determination process as having very low safety significance (Green). Three of these findings were determined to involve violations of NRC requirements. However, because of the very low safety significance and they were entered into your corrective action program, the NRC is treating these findings as NCVs consistent with the Enforcement Policy. Additionally, four licensee-identified violations which were determined to be of very low safety significance are listed in this report. If you contest any violation, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington DC 20555-0001, with copies to: (1) the Regional Administrator, Region II; (2) the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and (3) the Senior Resident Inspector at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. In addition, if you disagree with the characterization of any finding in this report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your disagreement, to the Regional Administrator, Region II, and the Senior Resident Inspector at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS),accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal, privacy or proprietary information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License Nos.: DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68
Enclosures:
1. Notice of Violation 2. NRC Integrated Inspection Report 05000259/2011002, 05000260/2011002, 05000296/2011002 and 07200052/2011002
REGION II==
Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License Nos.: DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68 Report No.: 05000259/2011002, 05000260/2011002, 05000296/2011002, 07200052/2011002 Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: Corner of Shaw and Nuclear Plant Roads Athens, AL 35611 Dates: January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 Inspectors: T. Ross, Senior Resident Inspector C. Stancil, Resident Inspector P. Niebaum, Resident Inspector L. Pressley, Resident Inspector C. Fletcher, Senior Reactor Inspector (1R07)
M. Coursey, Reactor Inspector (1R08)
S. Walker, Senior Reactor Inspector (1R17)
P. Higgins, Senior Reactor Inspector (1R17)
R. Patterson, Reactor Inspector (1R17)
R. Hamilton, Sr. Health Physicist (2RS1, 4OA1, 4OA5)
A. Nielsen, Sr. Health Physicist (2RS3, 2RS4)
C. Dykes, Health Physicist (2RS2)
Approved by: Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 6 Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure 2
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000259/2011002, 05000260/2011002, 05000296/2011002, 07200052/2011002; 01/01/2011 - 03/31/2011; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Refueling and Other Outage Activities, Identification and Resolution of Problems, Followup of Events.
The report covered a three month period of inspection by the resident inspectors, three senior reactor inspectors, two reactor inspectors and a senior health physicist from Region II. One severity level IV cited violation (VIO), three non-cited violations (NCV) and one self-revealing finding (FIN) were identified. The significance of most findings is identified by their color (Green,
White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP); the cross-cutting aspect was determined using IMC 0310, Components Within the Cross-Cutting Areas. Findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process Revision 4, dated December 2006.
NRC Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
Cornerstone: Initiating Events
- Green.
A self-revealing non-cited violation of Technical Specifications (TS) 5.4.1.a was identified for the licensees failure to adequately implement operations instruction 2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, to ensure the reactor cavity draindown flow path was isolated prior to suppression pool draindown. On March 25, 2011, Operations personnel inadvertently left a Residual Heat Removal (RHR) system drain valve in the open position which led to an uncontrolled draindown of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) coolant to the suppression pool. Operators immediately identified the RPV level decrease and restored the valve lineup and water level. The licensees immediate corrective actions re-emphasized adherence to log keeping and turnover requirements; instituted shift manager challenges on activities that impact key safety functions including assessments of procedures, plant configuration, turnover information, and pre-job briefs of personnel roles and responsibilities; and, for those same activities, instituted peer checks, marked up drawings, and supervisory review of completed field copies of procedures. This issue was entered into the licensees corrective action program as problem evaluation report (PER) 344533.
This finding was considered more than minor because it was associated with the Human Performance attribute of the Initiating Events Cornerstone and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown. Specifically, a mispositioned RHR drain valve resulted in a loss of control of the RPV water level. This finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) according to Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Appendix G, Shutdown Operations, because the inadvertent loss in excess of 2 feet (approximately 40 inches) of reactor coolant inventory represented a loss of inventory control. Using IMC 0609, Appendix G, Attachment 3, Phase 2 Significance Determination Process Template for BWR During Shutdown, a Senior Reactor Analyst performed an analysis and determined the loss of inventory event was of very low risk significance (Green) due in part to automatic functions being available to isolate and mitigate the leak had it continued and remained undetected/uncorrected by the operators. The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect of Work Activity Coordination in the Work Control component of the Human Performance area, because inadequate documentation and communication of plant system configuration by the control room operators resulted in a mispositioned valve and loss of RPV water level [H.3.(b)]. (Section 1R20.1)
- Green.
An NRC identified non-cited violation of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criteria XVI,
Corrective Action, was identified for the licensees failure to correct a condition adverse to quality related to Unit 3 primary containment isolation system (PCIS) logic relays exceeding their in-service life expectancy. Specifically, the licensee failed to replace numerous Unit 3 PCIS CR120A relays prior to exceeding their vendors recommended service lifetime. The licensee has entered this issue into their corrective action program as problem evaluation report (PER) 348160.
This finding was determined to be more than minor because it was associated with the Equipment Performance attribute of the Initiating Events Cornerstone and affected the cornerstone objective to limit the frequency of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during power operations. Specifically, a relay failure could cause a reactor scram, engineered safeguards (ESF) actuation, and/or Group 1, 2, 3, or 6, primary containment isolation. The significance of the finding was evaluated using Phase 1 of the significance determination process in accordance with the Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609 Attachment 4, and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigating equipment or functions were not available.
The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross cutting aspect of Appropriate Corrective Actions in the Corrective Action Program component of the Problem Identification and Resolution area, because the licensee failed to implement adequate corrective actions as part of PER 220336 to replace or extend the service life of the Unit 3 PCIS CR120A relays prior to exceeding their recommended service lifetime P.1(d).
(Section 4OA2.2)
- Green.
A self-revealing finding (FIN) was identified for the licensees failure to adequately evaluate and take the required actions established by site standards to address an adverse system performance trend that had degraded below acceptable levels associated with the main generator exciter air coolers. Specifically, the licensee failed to identify that main generator exciter air cooler differential temperatures exceeded the licensee-defined limit of 10F, and did not initiate a PER as required by the licensees procedural guidance, Nuclear Engineering Department Procedure (NEDP) -20,
Conduct of the Engineering Organization, Section 3.1, System Performance Monitoring.
Subsequent licensee corrective actions included installing vents on the exciter air coolers to minimize air binding, establishing a process and frequency for venting the exciter air coolers, and increasing engineering supervisory oversight of the system monitoring process. The licensee captured this issue in the corrective action program as PER 301505.
This finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the Human Performance attribute of the Initiating Events cornerstone and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability. Specifically, the finding resulted in a Unit 3 manual reactor scram due to elevated main turbine bearing vibrations caused by excessive main generator exciter air cooler differential temperatures. The significance of the finding was evaluated using Phase 1 of the significance determination process in accordance with the Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609 Attachment 4, and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigating equipment or functions were not available. The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect of Corrective Action Program Implementation in the Corrective Action Program component of the Problem Identification and Resolution area, because the licensee failed to identify the adverse trend of excessive differential temperatures between the exciter air coolers in a timely manner and enter it into the corrective action program. P.1(a). (Section 4OA3.2)
Cornerstone: Barrier Integrity
- Green.
An NRC identified non-cited violation of Technical Specifications (TS) 5.5.2,
Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment was identified for the licensees failure to establish, implement, and maintain an adequate program for minimizing primary coolant leaks from systems (i.e., Core Spray, Residual Heat Removal, High Pressure Coolant Injection, and Reactor Core Isolation Cooling) outside containment, that could contain highly radioactive fluids during a serious transient or accident, to levels as low as practicable. The licensees corrective actions included identification, evaluation, and prioritization of all known primary coolant leaks outside containment; and development of a new program in accordance with 0-TI-578, Minimizing Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment. This finding was entered into the licensees corrective action program as problem evaluation report (PER) 317464.
This finding was determined to be more than minor because if left uncorrected it could have led to a more significant safety concern. Specifically, the licensees failure to effectively minimize and monitor primary coolant leakage outside containment could have resulted in increased main control room exposure and/or offsite dose during an accident due to excessive radioactive fission product releases into secondary containment. The finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green)according to IMC 0609, Appendix H, Containment Integrity Significance Determination Process, Section 6.0, Type B Findings, because the primary coolant leak rate into secondary containment was a small fraction of the leakage assumed in the design basis accident (DBA) safety analyses. The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect Complete and Accurate Procedures in the Resources component of the Human Performance area because the licensees existing procedures were inadequate and incomplete for addressing the program requirements of TS 5.5.2
[H.2.(c)]. (Section 4OA2.5)
Licensee Identified Violations
Four violations of very low safety significance, which were identified by the licensee, have been reviewed by the inspectors. Corrective actions taken or planned by the licensee have been entered into the licensees corrective action program. These violations and the corrective action program tracking numbers are listed in Section 4OA7 of this report.
REPORT DETAILS
Summary of Plant Status
Unit 1 operated at full Rated Thermal Power (RTP) for most of the report period except for one planned downpower. On March 5, 2011, a planned downpower to 75 percent RTP was conducted to support a control rod sequence exchange and scram time testing. Unit 1 returned to full RTP later that same day.
Unit 2 operated at essentially full RTP during the report period except for two planned downpowers and a refueling outage (RFO). On January 7, 2011, a planned downpower to 80 percent RTP was conducted to support a control rod pattern adjustment and the unit returned to full RTP on January 8, 2011. On February 4, 2011, a planned downpower to 80 percent RTP was conducted to support a control rod pattern adjustment and the unit returned to full RTP on February 5, 2011. On February 26, 2011, the unit was shutdown for refueling outage U2R16 and remained shutdown through the end of the report period.
Unit 3 operated at essentially full RTP the entire report period except for a startup and power ascension from a forced outage and two planned downpowers. Unit 3 began the report period shutdown as a result of a manual reactor scram due to high vibration on the main generator exciter bearings. The unit was restarted on January 5, 2011, and returned to full RTP on January 8. A related control rod pattern adjustment was conducted on January 8 and 10, 2011, with return to full RTP on January 11. On February 11, a planned downpower to 95 percent RTP was conducted to support repairs to the 3C1 reactor feedwater heater. The unit returned to full RTP the same day. On March 11, 2011, a planned downpower to 80 percent RTP was conducted for a control rod sequence exchange and scram time testing. The unit returned to full RTP on March 12,
REACTOR SAFETY
Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity
1R01 Adverse Weather Protection
.1 Impending Adverse Weather Conditions
a. Inspection Scope
On January 10th a severe winter storm affected the southeast and in particular northern Alabama, which resulted in significant accumulation of snow and ice, and severe cold temperatures at the site during the entire week. The inspectors reviewed the licensee=s overall preparations/protection for the expected weather conditions and observed the licensees implementation of general operating instruction 0-GOI-200-1, Freeze Protection Inspection, and NPG-SPP-10.14, Freeze Protection. The inspectors witnessed the licensees execution of freeze protection of vulnerable areas and buildings inside and outside the power block. The inspectors verified the completion of the freeze protection checklists for multiple days.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R04 Equipment Alignment
.1 Partial Walkdown
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors conducted three partial equipment alignment walkdowns to evaluate the operability of selected redundant trains or backup systems, listed below, while the other train or subsystem was inoperable or out of service. The inspectors reviewed the functional systems descriptions, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), system operating procedures, and Technical Specifications (TS) to determine correct system lineups for the current plant conditions. The inspectors performed walkdowns of the systems to verify that critical components were properly aligned and to identify any discrepancies which could affect operability of the redundant train or backup system.
- 2A Standby Liquid Control (SLC) System
- Unit 1 Core Spray (CS) System - Division II
- Unit 2 Core Spray (CS) System - Division II
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Complete Walkdown
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors completed a detailed alignment verification of the Unit 3 High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system, using the applicable P&ID flow diagrams, 3-47E812-1 and 3-47E812-2, along with the relevant operating instruction, 3-OI-73, High Pressure Coolant Injection System, to verify equipment availability and operability. The inspectors reviewed relevant portions of the UFSAR and TS. This detailed walkdown also verified electrical power alignment, the condition of applicable system instrumentation and controls, component labeling, pipe hangers and support installation, and associated support systems status. Furthermore, the inspectors examined applicable System Health Reports, open Work Orders, and any previous Problem Evaluation Reports (PERs) that could affect system alignment and operability. This activity constituted one inspection sample.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R05 Fire Protection
.1 Fire Protection Tours
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed licensee procedures, Nuclear Power Group Standard Programs and Processes (NPG-SPP)-18.4.7, Control of Transient Combustibles, and NPG-SPP-18.4.6, Control of Fire Protection Impairments, and conducted a walkdown of five fire areas (FA) and fire zones (FZ) listed below. Selected FAs/FZs were examined in order to verify licensee control of transient combustibles and ignition sources; the material condition of fire protection equipment and fire barriers; and operational lineup and operational condition of fire protection features or measures. Also, the inspectors verified that selected fire protection impairments were identified and controlled in accordance with procedure NPG-SPP-18.4.6. Furthermore, the inspectors reviewed applicable portions of the Site Fire Hazards Analysis Volumes 1 and 2 and Pre-Fire Plan drawings to verify that the necessary firefighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers, hose stations, ladders, and communications equipment, was in place. This activity constituted 5 inspection samples.
- Unit 1/2/3 Intake Structure Cable Tunnel (FA-25)
- Unit 1 Reactor Building, EL 519 through 565, from column line R1 to 10 ft. east of column line R4 (FZ 1-1)
- Unit 1 Reactor Building, EL 519 through 565, from column line R7 to 10 ft. west of column line R4 and Southeast Stairway/Elevator Enclosure between columns R6 to R7 at EL 593, 621 and 639 (FZ 1-2)
- Intake Structure (FA-25)
- Residual Heat Removal Service Water (RHRSW) and Emergency Equipment Cooling Water (EECW) Pump Rooms, and Intake Structure deck (FA-25)
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Annual Fire Brigade Drill:
a. Inspection Scope
On February 23, 2011, the inspectors witnessed an unannounced fire drill in the Unit 1 Control Building in the Main Bank No. 1 Battery Room. The inspectors assessed fire alarm effectiveness; response time for notifying and assembling the fire brigade; the selection, placement, and use of fire fighting equipment; use of personnel fire protective clothing and equipment (e.g., turnout gear, self-contained breathing apparatus);communications; incident command and control; teamwork; and fire fighting strategies.
The inspectors also attended the post-drill critique to assess the licensees ability to review fire brigade performance and identify areas for improvement. Following the critique, the inspectors compared their findings with the licensees observations and to
the requirements specified in the licensees Fire Protection report. This activity constituted one inspection sample.
b. Findings
No findings were identified
1R06 Internal Flood Protection Measures
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors performed a walk down of the Raw Cooling Water (RCW) system in the Reactor and Turbine Buildings to identify appropriate system isolation valves. The inspectors also performed walk downs of risk-significant areas, susceptible systems and equipment, including the Unit 1, 2 and 3 RHR, CS pump rooms, HPCI pump room, and Under-Torus area to review flood-significant features such as area level switches, room sumps and sump pumps, flood protection door seals, conduit seals and instrument racks that might be subjected to flood conditions. The inspectors reviewed plant design features and measures intended to protect the plant and its safety-related equipment from internal flooding events, as described in the sites licensing basis documents. Plant procedures for mitigating flooding events were also reviewed to verify that licensee actions were consistent with the plants design basis assumptions. Specific documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors also reviewed a sampling of the licensees corrective action documents with respect to flood-related items to verify that problems were being identified and corrected. Furthermore, the inspectors reviewed selected preventive maintenance procedures, work orders, and surveillance procedures to verify that actions were completed in accordance with design basis documents.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R07 Triennial Heat Sink Performance
.1 Triennial Review of Heat Sink Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed operability determinations, completed surveillance tests, calculations, performance test results, and inspection results associated with the 2A Residual Heat Removal heat exchanger (RHR HX) and the 3C Diesel Generator heat exchanger (DG HX). These heat exchangers were chosen based on their risk significance in the licensees probabilistic safety analysis, their important safety-related mitigating system support functions, and their relatively low safety margin.
For the 2A RHR HX and the 3C DG HX, the inspectors verified whether testing, inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of biotic fouling and macrofouling programs
were adequate to ensure proper heat transfer. This was accomplished by reviewing whether the test method used was consistent with accepted industry practices, or equivalent; the test conditions were consistent with the selected methodology; the test acceptance criteria were consistent with the design basis values; and results of heat exchanger performance testing were acceptable. The inspectors also verified whether the test results appropriately considered differences between testing conditions and design conditions; the frequency of testing based on trending of test results was sufficient to detect degradation prior to loss of heat removal capabilities below design basis values; and whether test results considered test instrument inaccuracies and differences.
The inspectors reviewed the methods and results of heat exchanger performance inspections. The inspectors also verified whether the methods used to inspect and clean heat exchangers were consistent with as-found conditions and expected degradation trends, and industry standards. Furthermore, the inspectors verified the licensees inspection and cleaning activities had established acceptance criteria consistent with industry standards; and the as-found results were recorded, evaluated, and appropriately dispositioned such that the as-left condition was acceptable.
The inspectors whether the condition and operation of the 2A RHR and 3C DG heat exchangers were consistent with design assumptions in heat transfer calculations and as described in the UFSAR. This included determining whether the number of plugged tubes was within pre-established limits based on capacity and heat transfer assumptions. The inspectors also verified whether the licensee evaluated the potential for water hammer and established adequate controls and operational limits to prevent heat exchanger degradation due to excessive flow induced vibration during operation. In addition, eddy current test reports and visual inspection records were reviewed to determine the structural integrity of the heat exchanger.
In addition, the inspectors reviewed problem evaluation reports (PER) related to the heat exchangers/coolers, and heat sink performance issues to determine whether the licensee had an appropriate threshold for identifying issues and to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions. The documents that were reviewed are included in the Attachment.
These inspection activities constituted two heat sink inspection samples as defined in IP 71111.07.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R08 Unit 2 - Inservice Inspection (ISI) Activities (IP 71111.08B)
a. Inspection Scope
From March 14-18, 2011, the inspectors observed and reviewed the implementation of the licensees In-service Inspection (ISI) program for monitoring degradation of the reactor coolant system (RCS) boundary and risk-significant piping boundaries of Browns Ferry Unit 2 during the spring 2011 refueling outage i.e., U2R16). The inspectors activities consisted of an on-site review of nondestructive examination (NDE) and welding activities to evaluate compliance with Technical Specifications and the applicable edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections XI and V (Code of record: 2001 Edition through the 2003 Addenda), for Class 1, 2, and 3 systems; and to verify that indications and defects (if present) were appropriately evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code Section XI acceptance standards. For Browns Ferry Unit 2, this was the last outage in the third period of the third 10-year ISI inspection interval. The inspectors also reviewed a sample of inspection activities associated with components that are outside the scope of ASME Section XI requirements which are performed in accordance with commitments to follow industry guidance documents, such as the Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Project (BWRVIP).
Piping Systems ISI. - The inspectors reviewed NDE activities, both by direct observation and record review, specifically including examination procedures, NDE reports, equipment and consumables certification records, personnel qualification records, and calibration reports for compliance to requirements of ASME Section V, ASME Section XI, BWRVIP documents, and other industry standards for the following examinations:
Visual Testing (VT)
- VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-R-266 support
- VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-H-32 rigid hanger
- VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-H-371 support Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- UT Examination of DSCS-2-14 weld pipe to elbow for Core Spray System
- UT Examination of DSCS-2-03 weld valve to penetration for Core Spray System
- UT Examination of DSCS-2-01 weld valve to pipe for Core Spray System
- UT Examination of DSCS-2-02 weld elbow to valve for Core Spray System The inspectors conducted a Unit 2 containment walk-down of multiple drywell elevations to assess, in general, the material condition of structures, systems, and components, including leaks from bolted connections, coating integrity, cleanliness, hangers and supports, etc.
The inspectors also reviewed welding activities from the current outage for the following Class 1 and 2 components:
- Skirt to Disc weld 2-FCV-074-0066 The inspectors completed a review of ISI-related problems that were identified by the licensee and entered into the corrective action program(CAP). The inspectors reviewed these corrective action documents to confirm that the licensee had appropriately described the scope of the problems, and had implemented appropriate corrective actions. The inspectors= review included confirmation that the licensee had an adequate threshold for identifying issues. Through interviews with licensee staff and review of corrective action documents, the inspectors evaluated the licensees threshold for identifying lessons learned from industry issues related to ASME Section XI. The inspectors performed these reviews to ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, Criterion XVI, Corrective Action, requirements. The corrective action documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Reactor Vessel Internal Inspections
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the following NDE activities associated with the inspection of Reactor Vessel internal components (Boiling Water Reactors Vessel Internals Project):
Visual Testing (VT)
- Jet Pump assemblies on shroud and vessel side
- Core shroud support weld H8.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R11 Licensed Operator Requalification Program
.1 Operating Experience Smart Sample FY 2010-02, Sample Selections for Reviewing
Licensed Operator Examinations and Training Conducted on the Plant Referenced Simulator
a. Inspection Scope
On January 27, 2011, the inspectors witnessed the licensed operator requalification (LOR) as-left simulator evaluation per Unit 2 Simulator Exercise Guide OPL 177.073,
Power Reduction, Recirculation Pump Trip, Reactor Power Oscillations, and ATWS with MSIVs Open, of an onshift Operations crew that had received remedial training. Then on February 7, 2011, the inspectors observed as-found simulator evaluation per Unit 2 Simulator Exercise Guide OPL 177.076, Security Event, Loss of 480V RMOV Board 2B, Suppression Pool Leak, ATWS, and Exceed PSP, of an onshift Operations crew. Both of these simulator exercises were inspected in accordance with the guidance of IP 71111.11, Licensed Operator Requalification Program, and Operating Experience Smart Sample (OPESS) FY 2010-02.
The inspectors specifically evaluated the following attributes related to each operating crews performance:
- Clarity, formality, and effectiveness of communications between crew members, and with support organizations outside the control room
- Ability to take timely action to safely control the unit
- Prioritization, interpretation, verification, and response to multiple alarms and changing instrument readings
- Manual operator actions due to failures of automatic functions
- Correct use and implementation of multiple, concurrent Operating Instructions (OI),
Annunciator Response Procedures (ARP), Abnormal Operating Instructions (AOIs),and Emergency Operating Instructions (EOIs), including applicable appendices
- Timely and appropriate Emergency Action Level declarations per Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (EPIP)
- Control board operation and manipulation, including high-risk operator actions
- Command and Control provided by the Unit Supervisor (US) and Shift Manager (SM)of available control room and field operator resources The inspectors attended the post-examination critiques to assess the effectiveness of the licensee evaluators, and to verify that licensee-identified issues were comparable to issues identified by the inspector. The inspectors also reviewed portions of the simulator for physical fidelity (i.e., the degree of similarity between the simulator and the reference plant control room, such as physical location of panels, equipment, instruments, controls, labels, and related form and function).
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R12 Maintenance Effectiveness
.1 Routine
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors examined two specific equipment issues listed below for structures, systems and components (SSC) within the scope of the Maintenance Rule (MR)
(10CFR50.65) with regard to some or all of the following attributes, as applicable:
- (1) Appropriate work practices;
- (2) Identifying and addressing common cause failures;
- (3) Scoping in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(b) of the MR;
- (4) Characterizing reliability issues for performance monitoring;
- (5) Charging unavailability for performance monitoring;
- (6) Balancing reliability and unavailability;
- (7) Trending key parameters for condition monitoring;
- (8) System classification and reclassification in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(1) or (a)(2);
- (9) Appropriateness of performance criteria in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(2); and
- (10) Appropriateness and adequacy of 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(1) goals and corrective actions (i.e. - Ten Point Plan). The inspectors also compared the licensees performance against site procedure NPG-SPP-3.4, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting; Technical Instruction 0-TI-346, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting; and NPG-SPP 3.1, Corrective Action Program. The inspectors also reviewed, as applicable, work orders, surveillance records, PERs, system health reports, engineering evaluations, and MR expert panel minutes; and attended MR expert panel meetings to verify that regulatory and procedural requirements were met.
- 480VAC Shutdown Boards, Reactor Motor Operated Valves (RMOV) Boards, Diesel Aux Boards, and Load Shedding Functions performance criteria development
- Revised Control Rod Drive (CRD) Pump 10-point 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(1) plan
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R13 Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
For planned online work and/or emergent work that affected the combinations of risk significant systems listed below, the inspectors reviewed four maintenance risk assessments, and actions taken to plan and/or control work activities to effectively manage and minimize risk. The inspectors verified that risk assessments and applicable risk management actions (RMA) were conducted as required by 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) and applicable plant procedures such as NPG-SPP-7.0, Work Management; NPG-SPP-7.1, On-Line Work Management; 0-TI-367, BFN Equipment to Plant Risk Matrix; NPG-SPP-7.3, Work Activity Risk Management Process; and NPG-SPP-7.2, Outage Management.
Furthermore, as applicable, the inspectors verified the adequacy of the licensees risk assessments, implementation of RMAs, and plant configuration.
- 3ED 4160 volt (4KV) Shutdown Board, 3ED Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG),
Standby Gas Treatment (SBGT) C, and D1 RHRSW Pump Emergent Maintenance with C3 EECW and D2 RHRSW Pumps OOS
- 2C RHR Heat Exchanger, 2AD Low Pressure Coolant Injection (LPCI) Motor Generator (MG) set, C and G Plant Control Air (PCA) Compressors, and the B EDG OOS
- Unit 2 Cycle 16 Refueling Outage Risk Assessment Report
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R15 Operability Evaluations
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the seven operability/functional evaluations listed below to verify technical adequacy and ensure that the licensee had adequately assessed TS operability. The inspectors also reviewed applicable sections of the UFSAR to verify that the system or component remained available to perform its intended function. In addition, where appropriate, the inspectors reviewed licensee procedure NEDP-22, Functional Evaluations, to ensure that the licensees evaluation met procedure requirements. Furthermore, where applicable, inspectors examined the implementation of compensatory measures to verify that they achieved the intended purpose and that the measures were adequately controlled. The inspectors also reviewed PERs on a daily basis to verify that the licensee was identifying and correcting any deficiencies associated with operability evaluations.
- EDG Fuel and Oil Filters In-service Beyond Manufacturers Recommendations (PER 305861)
- Units 1, 2, and 3: Non-Conforming Conditions for the RHR System I and II Outboard Isolation Valves (PER 303097)
- Units 1, 2, and 3: Drywell Temperature Analysis for Station Blackout (SBO) Non-Conservative (PERs 248261 and 248262)
- Unit 3: Drywell Pressure Instrument Slope Non-Conforming (PER 242068)
- 2C RHR Heat Exchanger Partition Plate Corrosion (PER 314747)
- Unit 3: 3ED 4KV Shutdown Board Normal Feeder Breaker 52STA Switch Linkage Failure Resulting in a Loss of Automatic Start Capability for 3D RHR, 3D CS, and D1 RHRSW Pumps (PER 322640)
b. Findings
One finding was identified. The enforcement aspects of this finding are discussed in Section 4OA7.
1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed selected samples of evaluations to verify that the licensee had appropriately considered the conditions under which changes to the facility, UFSAR, or procedures may be made, and tests conducted, without prior NRC approval. The inspectors reviewed evaluations for nine changes and additional information, such as drawings, calculations, supporting analyses, the UFSAR, and TS to confirm that the licensee had appropriately concluded that the changes could be accomplished without obtaining a license amendment. The nine evaluations reviewed are listed in the attached List of Documents Reviewed.
The inspectors reviewed samples of changes for which the licensee had determined that evaluations were not required, to confirm that the licensees conclusions to screen out these changes were correct and consistent with 10CFR50.59. The 15 screened out changes reviewed are listed in the attached List of Documents Reviewed.
The inspectors evaluated engineering design change packages for six material, component, and design based modifications to evaluate the modifications for adverse effects on system availability, reliability, and functional capability. The six modifications and the affected cornerstones were as follows:
- DCN 67324, RTO/S Modify Feedwater Control System Software For Extended Power Uprate Impact, Rev. A
- DCN 69409, Electro-Hydraulic Control Software Upgrade, Rev. A
- DCN 69901, Perform Joint Owners Group (JOG) Updates for Valve 1-FCV-75-25, Rev. A
- DCN 69332, Replacement Motor has Higher HP Affects Single Line/TOL Size, Rev.
A
- DCN 66315, Modify Main Steam Isolation Valve Internal Configuration As Needed For Extended Power Uprate, Rev. A
- DCN 69448, Replace valves 1-FCV-071-0025 And 1-FCV-071-0034, Rev. A Documents reviewed included procedures, engineering calculations, modification design and implementation packages, work orders, site drawings, corrective action documents, applicable sections of the living UFSAR, supporting analyses, TS, and design basis information. The inspectors additionally reviewed test documentation to ensure adequacy in scope and conclusion. The inspectors review was also intended to verify that all appropriate details were incorporated in licensing and design basis documents and associated plant procedures.
The inspectors also reviewed selected corrective action documents associated with modifications and screening/evaluation issues to confirm that problems were identified at an appropriate threshold, were entered into the corrective action process, and appropriate corrective actions had been initiated and tracked to completion.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R19 Post Maintenance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the five post-maintenance tests (PMT) listed below to verify that procedures and test activities confirmed SSC operability and functional capability following maintenance. The inspectors reviewed the licensees completed test procedures to ensure any of the SSC safety function(s) that may have been affected were adequately tested, that the acceptance criteria were consistent with information in the applicable licensing basis and/or design basis documents, and that the procedure had been properly reviewed and approved. The inspectors also witnessed the test and/or reviewed the test data, to verify that test results adequately demonstrated restoration of the affected safety function(s). The inspectors verified that PMT activities were conducted in accordance with applicable WO instructions, or procedural requirements, including NPG-SPP-6.3, Pre-/Post-Maintenance Testing, and MMDP-1, Maintenance Management System. Furthermore, the inspectors reviewed problems associated with PMTs that were identified and entered into the CAP.
- Unit 3: PMT for Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS)-Recirculation Pump Trip (RPT) Automatic Trip Unit 3-LS-3-58C1, Reactor Low Water Level, Replacement Per WO 111841543 and 3-SR-3.3.5.1.2(ATU B), Core and Containment Cooling Systems Analog Trip Unit Functional Test
- Unit 1/2: PMT for B EDG Lube oil filter, Fuel filter replacement and Heat exchanger Cleaning Per 0-SR-3.8.1.1(B), Diesel Generator B Monthly Operability Test, following
- C3 EECW Pump Shaft and Packing Replacement PMT Per 3-SI-4.5.C.1(2), EECW Pump Operation, and WO 111481416
- Unit 2: PMT for 2-FCV-74-67, Residual Heat Removal Loop II Inboard Injection Valve Joint Owners Group Repairs Per WOs 09-727665-000 and -001, 10676572, 110689184, and 110689220, and various Surveillance and Maintenance Procedures
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R20 Refueling and Other Outage Activities
.1 Unit 2 Scheduled Refueling Outage (U2R16)
a. Inspection Scope
From February 26 through March 31, the inspectors examined critical outage activities associated with the U2R16 refueling outage to verify that they were conducted in accordance with TS, applicable operating procedures, and the licensees outage risk assessment and management plans. Some of the more significant inspection activities conducted by the inspectors were as follows:
U2R16 Outage Risk Assessment Prior to the Unit 2 scheduled U2R16 refueling outage that began on February 26, the inspectors met with outage risk assessment team members and reviewed the Outage Risk Assessment Report to verify that the licensee had appropriately considered risk, industry experience, and previous site-specific problems in developing and implementing an outage plan that assured the necessary levels of defense-in-depth of safety functions were maintained. The inspectors also reviewed the daily U2R16 Refueling Outage Reports, including the Outage Risk Assessment Management (ORAM) Safety Function Status, and regularly attended the licensees outage status meetings. These reviews were compared to the requirements in licensee procedure NPG-SPP-07.2, Outage Management. These reviews were also done to verify that for identified high risk significant conditions, due to equipment availability, severe weather and/or system configurations, that contingency measures were identified and incorporated into the overall outage and contingency response plan. Furthermore, the inspectors frequently discussed risk conditions and designated protected equipment with Operations and outage management personnel to assess licensee awareness of actual risk conditions and mitigation strategies.
Shutdown and Cooldown Process The inspectors witnessed the shutdown and cooldown of Unit 2 on February 25 and 26, 2011,in accordance with licensee procedures OPDP-1, Conduct of Operations; 2-GOI-100-12A, Unit Shutdown from Power Operations to Cold Shutdown and Reduction in Power During Power Operations; and 2-SR-3.4.9.1(1), Reactor Heatup or Cooldown Rate Monitoring.
Decay Heat Removal The inspectors reviewed licensee procedures 2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System; 2-OI-78, Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System; and Abnormal Operating Instruction 0-AOI-72-1, Alternate Decay Heat Removal System Failures. The inspectors also conducted main control room and plant walkdowns of the RHR (shutdown cooling mode)and Alternate Decay Heat Removal (ADHR) systems and components to verify proper alignment and system operation. There were no planned evolutions that resulted in an increased outage risk condition of Orange for shutdown cooling. However, inspectors
verified that plant conditions and systems identified as protected in the risk mitigation strategy were available. In addition, the inspectors reviewed controls implemented to ensure that outage work was not impacting the ability of operators to operate spent fuel pool cooling, RHR (shutdown cooling), and/or ADHR systems.
Critical Outage Activities The inspectors examined outage activities to verify that they were conducted in accordance with TS, licensee procedures, and the licensees outage risk control plan.
Some of the more significant inspection activities accomplished by the inspectors were as follows:
- Walked down selected safety-related equipment clearance 2-074-0006A for Tagout 2-TO-2011-0003 for Division I of the RHR system
- Walked down selected safety-related equipment clearance 2-225-0001A for Tagout 2-TO-2011-0003 for the 2A 480V Unit Board.
- Verified RCS inventory controls, especially during evolutions involving operations with the potential to drain the reactor vessel (OPDRV) controlled per 2-POI-200.5
- Verified electrical systems availability and alignment
- Monitored important control room plant parameters (e.g., RCS pressure, level, flow, and temperature) and TS compliance during the various shutdown modes of operation, and mode transitions
- Observed and examined implementation of reactivity controls
- Reviewed overall control of containment penetrations and primary containment integrity
- Examined foreign material exclusion controls particularly in proximity to and around the reactor cavity, equipment pit, and spent fuel pool
- Routine tours of the main control room, reactor building, refueling floor and drywell
- Verified no waivers pursuant to 10 CFR 26.207 were issued during the U2R16 RFO Reactor Vessel Disassembly and Refueling Activities The inspectors witnessed selected activities associated with reactor vessel disassembly, and reactor cavity flood-up and drain down in accordance with 2-GOI-100-3A, Refueling Operations (Reactor Vessel Disassembly and Floodup). Also, on numerous occasions, the inspectors witnessed fuel handling operations during the Unit 2 reactor core fuel shuffles performed in accordance with TS and applicable operating procedures, such as 0-GOI-100-3A, Refueling Operations (In Vessel Operations); 0-GOI-100-3B, Operations in the Spent Fuel Pool Only; and 0-GOI-100-3C, Fuel Movement Operations During Refueling. The inspectors verified specific fuel movements as delineated by the Fuel Assembly Transfer Forms (FATF). Furthermore, on March 15, 2011, the inspectors independently reviewed the U2C17 Beginning of Cycle (BOC) core reload video used to verify fuel assembly location, orientation, and lack of foreign material in accordance with 0-GOI-100-3C, Attachment 6, Core Verification.
Drywell Closeout On March 23, 2011, the inspectors conducted a closeout inspection of the Unit 2 Suppression Chamber to verify it met the requirements of licensee procedure 2-GOI-200-2, Primary Containment Initial Entry and Closeout, Section 5.4, Torus Closeout.
Additionally, on April 2 and 4, the inspectors reviewed the licensees conduct of 2-GOI-200-2, Section 5.3, Drywell Closeout, and performed an independent detailed closeout inspection of the Unit 2 drywell.
Pre- Restart Activities The inspectors specifically conducted the following:
- Witnessed portions of heatup and pressurization, and depressurization, of the Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel in-service test accordance with 2-SI-3.3.1.A, ASME Section XI System Leakage Test of the Reactor pressure Vessel and Associated Piping; and reviewed 2-SR-3.4.9.1(1), Reactor Heatup and Cooldown Rate Monitoring; and 2-SR-3.4.9.1(2), Reactor Vessel Shell Temperature and Reactor Coolant Pressure Monitoring During In-Service Hydrostatic or Leak Testing
- Attended Plant Oversight Review Committee (PORC) meeting for Unit 2 restart on March 31, 2011 Corrective Action Program The inspectors reviewed PERs generated during U2R16 and attended management review committee meetings to verify that initiation thresholds, priorities, mode holds, operability concerns and significance levels were adequately addressed. Resolution and implementation of corrective actions of several PERs were also reviewed for completeness.
b. Findings
One finding was identified.
Introduction:
A self-revealing Green noncited violation (NCV) of TS 5.4.1.a, was identified for the licensees failure to adhere to operations department procedure (OPDP)-1, Conduct of Operations, to adequately implement operations instruction (OI)2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, to ensure the reactor cavity draindown flow path was isolated prior to commencing a suppression pool draindown which resulted in an uncontrolled loss of Unit 2 reactor vessel level.
Description:
On March 25, 2011, while aligning the Unit 2 RHR system to reduce suppression pool chamber water level, the control room operators noticed that reactor pressure vessel (RPV) water level began lowering unexpectedly with a corresponding rise in suppression pool water level. The operators immediately took action to restore water level in the RPV by injecting with the condensate storage and supply (CS&S)system via the CS system, and securing the suppression pool drain down alignment.
The Unit 2 RPV water level had lowered approximately 36 inches from the RPV flange
during the transient, and partially uncovered the main steam (MS) dryer, before it was secured. Unit 2 was in Mode 5 with reactor reassembly in progress (i.e., RPV closure head being reinstalled) as part of the planned recovery from refueling operations.
However, with the MS dryer partially uncovered, and with the RPV closure head removed, a significant change in radiation levels occurred on the refuel floor. The initial measured dose rate prior to the transient was 10 millirem per hour (mr/hr) at the handrails of the refuel floor-to-reactor cavity interface. The measured dose rate at the lowest point of the RPV water level transient was 150 mr/hr at the handrails on the refuel floor. Calculated dose rates inside the reactor cavity were 8000 mr/hr and 13,500 mr/hr at the RPV flange stud bolts.
Following the event, the licensee promptly performed an RHR system valve alignment verification and determined that the normally locked closed RHR Pump A Suction Drain valve (2-DRV-74-525A) was inadvertently left open. At the time of the transient, Division I of RHR was in the shutdown cooling (SDC) mode of operation with 2C RHR Pump in service and 2A RHR Pump in standby. Both divisions of CS were available for RPV injection and Division II of RHR was OOS for planned outage maintenance. With the 2-DRV-74-525A valve open, and the Loop I RHR system in shutdown cooling mode, the subsequent alignment of the RHR Drain Pump A to lower suppression pool water level created a flow path that allowed the RPV to gravity drain directly to the suppression pool.
Further investigation by the licensee, of activities leading up to the transient, determined that several opportunities had existed for operators to identify the abnormal RHR system configuration (i.e., DRV-74-525A open). On March 24, 2011, the night shift operators had aligned RHR Drain Pump A to the suction of the 2C RHR Pump in preparation to reduce suppression pool water level. This activity was documented in the shift logs.
However, the normal dayshift operators missed the shift turnover with night shift due to participation in just-in-time training (JIT). Relief operators, not normally associated with the Unit 2 outage, failed to recognize this information in the logs. Later that same day, the normal day shift crew returned from training and then aligned RHR Drain Pump A to the suction of 2A RHR Pump to commence reactor cavity draining. This activity was not documented in the logs. Then again, the normal night shift operators missed shift turnover due to participation in JIT. Although the relief operators, not normally associated with Unit 2, apparently knew of the RHR Drain Pump A alignment to both 2A and 2C RHR Pumps, they did not document nor include the information in their turnover to the normal crew operators returning from training. The night shift operators completed the reactor cavity draindown early on March 25, and secured the RHR Drain Pump A flow path to the suction of 2C RHR Pump. But this was also not documented in the logs. In the following turnover to day shift, the oncoming operators were informed that the reactor cavity draindown flow paths were secured. Unbeknownst to the day shift operators, the 2-DRV-74-525A valve had been left open while they commenced alignment of the RHR Drain Pump A to drain the suppression pool.
The licensee initiated PER 344533 to determine the root cause of the uncontrolled loss of RPV level. As part of their immediate corrective actions, the licensee re-emphasized adherence to shift log documentation and turnover requirements; instituted shift manager challenges on activities that impact key safety functions including assessments of procedures, plant configuration, turnover information, and pre-job briefs of personnel
roles and responsibilities; and, for those same activities, instituted peer checks, marked up drawings, and supervisory review of completed field copies of procedures.
Analysis:
The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to maintain configuration control of RHR system status between multiple operating shifts was a performance deficiency which resulted in an uncontrolled Unit 2 RPV draindown to the suppression pool. This performance deficiency was considered greater than minor because it was associated with the Initiating Events Cornerstone attribute of Human Performance, and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown. Specifically, the mispositioned RHR drain valve resulted in a loss of control of the RPV water level.
The inspectors determined the finding was potentially greater than very low safety significance because the inadvertent loss in excess of 2 feet (approximately 40 inches)of reactor coolant inventory represented a loss of inventory control. Using IMC 0609, Appendix G, Attachment 3, Phase 2 Significance Determination Process Template for BWR During Shutdown, the Senior Reactor Analyst performed an analysis. The analysis determined the loss of inventory event was of very low risk significance (i.e.,
Green), due in part to automatic functions being available to isolate and mitigate the leak had it continued and remained undetected/uncorrected by the operators. Furthermore, the analysis determined that the operators had valid indication of RCS level, actions could be taken to isolate the leak in less than half1/2 the time before a loss of RHR, and the drain path could be isolated by at least one valve.
The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect of Work Activity Coordination in the Work Control component of the Human Performance area, because inadequate documentation and communication of plant system configuration by the control room operators resulted in a mispositioned valve and loss of RPV water level
[H.3.(b)].
Enforcement:
Unit 2 Technical Specification 5.4.1.a. required that written procedures recommended in RG 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, shall be established, implemented, and maintained. Procedures for operation of the safety related systems for vessel draining, shutdown cooling, and ECCS were specifically listed as recommended procedures by Sections 4.a, 4.e, and 4.h of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Appendix A. Unit 2 operating instruction, 2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, Section 8.36, Reactor Vessel Draindown Assist/Level Control to the Main Condenser or Radwaste using RHR Drain System, specified only one of two RHR pump suction drain valves (2-DRV-74-525A or 525C) were to be opened to drain the reactor cavity and to be closed to secure the draining evolution. Contrary to the above, on March 24, 2011, the operators failed to adequately implement 2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, when they opened an additional RHR pump suction drain valve and failed to close that same valve upon system realignment on March 25. The mispositioned RHR Pump A Suction Drain Valve, 2-DRV-74-525A, resulted in an uncontrolled loss of RPV level during a routine suppression pool draindown evolution on March 25. However, because the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance and has been entered into the licensees CAP as PER 344533, this violation is being treated as an NCV consistent with the Enforcement Policy. This NCV is identified as NCV 05000260/2011002-01, Loss of Reactor Water Level during Unit 2 Reactor Reassembly due to a Mispositioned Valve.
.2 Unit 3 Forced Shutdown Due To Automatic Scram
a. Inspection Scope
On December 26, 2010, Unit 3 entered an unplanned forced shutdown due to a manual reactor scram (see Section 4OA3.2). Operators commenced restart of Unit 3 (i.e.,
entered Mode 2) on January 6, and achieved full power on January 8. During this short forced outage the inspectors examined the conduct of critical outage activities pursuant to TS, applicable procedures, and the licensees outage risk assessment and outage management plans. Some of the more significant outage activities monitored, examined and/or reviewed by the inspectors were as follows:
- Plant Oversight Review Committee (PORC) event review and restart meeting on January 3 and 4, 2011.
- Closeout inspection of the Unit 3 Drywell and review of 3-GOI-200-2, Primary Containment Initial Entry and Closeout on January 4, 2011
- Reactor startup and power ascension activities per 3-GOI-100-1A, Unit Startup
- Reactor vessel and coolant heatup per 3-SR-3.4.9.1(1), Reactor Heatup and Cooldown Rate Monitoring
- Outage risk assessment and management
- Control and management of forced outage and emergent work activities Corrective Action Program The inspectors reviewed PERs generated during the Unit 3 forced outage and attended management review committee meetings to verify that initiation thresholds, priorities, mode holds, and significance levels were assigned as required.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
1R22 Surveillance Testing
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors witnessed portions and/or reviewed completed test data for the following four surveillance tests of risk-significant and/or safety-related systems to verify that the tests met TS surveillance requirements, UFSAR commitments, and in-service testing and licensee procedure requirements. The inspectors review confirmed whether the testing effectively demonstrated that the SSCs were operationally capable of performing their intended safety functions and fulfilled the intent of the associated surveillance requirement.
In-Service Tests:
- 1-SR-3.5.3.3, RCIC Rated Flow at Normal Operating Pressure
Routine Surveillance Tests:
- 0-SR-3.6.4.1.3, Combined Zone Secondary Containment Drawdown and Integrity Test
- 3-SR-3.3.5.1.2( ATU B), Core and Containment Cooling Systems Analog Trip Unit Functional Test Reactor Coolant System Leak Detection Tests:
- 2-SI-3.2.74(RHR II), Pressure Isolation Valve Leakage Test RHR Loop II Shutdown Cooling Return
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness
1EP6 Drill Evaluation
a. Inspection Scope
On February 2, 2011, the inspectors observed an Emergency Preparedness (EP)
Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG) drill that contributed to the licensees Drill/Exercise Performance (DEP) and Emergency Response Organization (ERO)performance indicator (PI) measures to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification, notification, dose assessment and protective action recommendation (PAR) development activities. The inspectors observed emergency response operations in the simulated control room, Technical Support Center, and Operations Support Center to verify that event classification and notifications were done in accordance with EPIP-1, Emergency Classification Procedure and other applicable Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures. The inspectors also attended the licensee critique of the drill to compare any inspector-observed weakness with those identified by the licensee in order to verify whether the licensee was properly identifying weaknesses.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
RADIATION SAFETY
Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety (OS)
2RS1 Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Control
a. Inspection Scope
Radiological Hazard Assessment - The inspectors reviewed a number of radiological surveys, including those performed for airborne areas, of locations throughout the facility including the Unit 2 drywell; Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 reactor buildings; the turbine building; and the independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI). The inspectors also walked down many of the same areas and selected radioactive material storage locations with a survey instrument, to evaluate material conditions, postings, and radiological controls. The inspectors observed jobs in radiologically risk-significant areas including high radiation areas and areas with, or without, the potential for airborne activity. The inspectors also evaluated surveys in relation to the identified hazards for sufficient detail and frequency Instructions to Workers - During plant walk downs, the inspectors observed labeling and radiological controls on containers of radioactive material. The inspectors also reviewed radiation work permits (RWP) used for accessing high radiation areas and airborne areas, verifying that appropriate work control instructions and electronic dosimeter (ED)setpoints had been provided and to assess the communication of radiological control requirements to workers. The inspectors reviewed selected ED dose and dose rate alarms, to verify workers properly responded to the alarms and that the licensees review of the events was appropriate. The inspectors observed pre-job RWP briefings and health physics technician coverage of workers. The inspectors reviewed the various methods being used to notify workers of changing or changed radiological conditions.
Contamination and Radioactive Material Control - The inspectors observed the release of potentially contaminated items from the radiologically controlled area (RCA) and from contaminated areas such as the drywell. The inspectors also reviewed the procedural requirements for, and equipment used to perform, the radiation surveys for release.
During plant walk downs, the inspectors evaluated radioactive material storage areas and containers, including satellite RCAs and the low level radwaste facility, assessing material condition, posting/labeling, and control of materials/areas. In addition, the inspectors reviewed the sealed source inventory and verified labeling, storage conditions, and leak testing of selected sources. The inspectors verified if Category 1 and 2 sealed sources had been appropriately reported to the National Source Tracking System and physically verified the presence and controls of these sources.
Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage - The inspectors evaluated licensee performance in controlling worker access to radiologically significant areas and monitoring jobs in-progress associated with the Unit 2 refueling outage. Established radiological controls were evaluated for selected tasks including CS and RHR pump motor replacement, torus desludging preparations, MSIV repair, and filter change out.
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of radiation exposure controls, including air
sampling, barrier integrity, engineering controls, and postings through a review of both internal and external exposure results.
During walk downs with a radiation survey meter, the inspectors independently verified if ambient radiological conditions were consistent with licensee performed surveys, RWPs, and pre-job briefings; observed the adequacy of radiological controls; and observed controls for radioactive materials stored in the spent fuel pool. Inspectors also evaluated ED alarm set points and worker stay times against area radiation survey results for drywell and refueling floor activities.
Risk-Significant High Radiation Area and Very High Radiation Area Controls - The inspectors discussed the controls and procedures for locked-high radiation areas (LHRAs) and very high radiation areas (VHRAs) with health physics supervisors and the radiation protection manager. During plant walk downs, the inspectors verified the posting/locking of LHRA/VHRA areas.
Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency - The inspectors observed radiation worker performance through direct observation, via remote camera monitoring, and via telemetry. Jobs observed associated with the outage included CS and RHR pump motor replacement, setup for diving for torus desludging, electrical disconnection of an MSIV, and a reactor water cleanup system filter changeout. These jobs were performed in high radiation, airborne, and/or contaminated areas. The inspectors also observed health physics technicians providing field coverage of jobs and providing remote coverage.
Problem Identification & Resolution - Licensee CAP documents associated with radiation monitoring and exposure control were reviewed and assessed. This included the review of selected PERs related to radworker and health physics technician performance. The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify, characterize, prioritize, and resolve the identified issues in accordance with procedure NPG-SPP-3.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 1. The inspectors also evaluated the scope of the licensees internal audit program and reviewed recent assessment results. Licensee CAP documents reviewed are listed in Section 2RS01 of the Attachment.
Radiation protection activities were evaluated against the requirements of UFSAR Section 12; TS Sections 5.4 and 5.7; 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 19 and 20; and approved licensee procedures. Radiological control activities for ISFSI areas were evaluated against 10 CFR Part 20, 10 CFR Part 72, and TS details.
Records reviewed are listed in Section 2RS1 of the Attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample, as described in Inspection Procedure (IP)71124.01.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
2RS2 Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls
a. Inspection Scope
Radiological Work Planning - Inspectors evaluated the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program guidance and implementation for ongoing tasks associated with U2R16. Inspectors also evaluated tasks and review of post-outage ALARA activities associated with U1C8 refueling outage. A list was obtained from the licensee of work activities for the current U2R16 outage. Inspectors selected five work activities to evaluate the ALARA Planning Report and associated documentation for jobs such as valve repair and maintenance, scaffold installation and removal, RHR motor maintenance, work on the refuel floor, and insulation and shielding installation.
Inspectors also verified dose mitigation features, dose goals and other factors that went into planning the dose goal for each task. Associated RWPs were reviewed by inspectors to verify the integration of ALARA requirements into the documents for worker instruction. Inspectors followed the progression of the work activities to compare dose rates accrued and work evolution as compared to the ALARA planning. Since inspectors were not onsite through the end of the outage, post job reviews from earlier outages were reviewed and related PERs were noted.
Verification of Dose Estimates and Exposure Tracking Systems - Five ALARA work packages were reviewed by inspectors, including the assumptions and basis for the current collective exposure estimates. The ALARA procedures were also reviewed by inspectors. Inspectors spoke with ALARA personnel and reviewed daily logs that tracked and trended the dose of ongoing work. The ALARA trigger point work package reviews were also evaluated by inspectors.
Source Term Reduction and Radiation Worker - Performance - Inspectors reviewed licensee documents, records and spoke with HP personnel to review and evaluate source term reduction methods. Inspectors reviewed actions that had already been executed by the licensee such as elemental cobalt removal, valve replacements, water chemistry improvements. Inspectors also reviewed future plans such as shielding, turbine blade replacements and control rod replacements as part of the licensees continued source term reduction efforts.
Radiation workers were observed both by remote monitoring and direct observation by inspectors. Workers observed doing JOG valve replacements, RHR motor pump replacements, and setting up for torus diving to perform desludging efforts, demonstrated ALARA philosophy.
Problem Identification and Resolution - Inspectors reviewed Licensee corrective action documents associated with ALARA planning and controls. This included review of selected PERs, self-assessments and audits. The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify, characterize, prioritize, and resolve the identified issues in accordance with procedure NPG-SPP-3.1. The inspectors also evaluated the scope of the licensees internal audit program and reviewed recent assessment results. Licensee CAP documents reviewed are listed in Section 2RS2 of the Attachment.
Radiation worker performance was evaluated against the requirements of UFSAR Section 12; TS Sections 5.4 and 5.7; 10 CFR Parts 19 and 20; and approved licensee procedures. Records reviewed are listed in Section 2RS2 of the Attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample, as described in IP 71124.02.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
2RS3 In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation
a. Inspection Scope
Engineering Controls - The inspectors reviewed the use of temporary and permanent engineering controls to mitigate airborne radioactivity during the U2R16 refueling outage.
The inspectors observed the use of negative pressure units (NPUs) and containment enclosures during abrasive decontamination activities and breach of potentially contaminated valves. The inspectors also reviewed NPU testing certificates affixed to units in the reactor building and turbine building. The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of continuous air monitors and air samplers placed in work area breathing zones to provide indication of increasing airborne levels.
Respiratory Protection Equipment - The inspectors reviewed the use of respiratory protection devices to limit the intake of radioactive material. This included review of devices used for routine tasks and devices stored for use in emergency situations. The inspectors reviewed ALARA evaluations for the use of respiratory protection devices during breach of potentially contaminated valves. Selected Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and negative pressure respirators (NPR)s staged for routine and emergency use in the Main Control Room and other locations were inspected for material condition, SCBA bottle air pressure, number of units, and number of spare masks and air bottles available. The inspectors reviewed maintenance records for selected SCBA units for the past two years and evaluated SCBA and NPR compliance with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health certification requirements.
The inspectors also reviewed records of air quality testing for supplied-air devices and SCBA bottles.
The inspectors observed the use of negative pressure respirators during contaminated valve work. The inspectors reviewed training curricula for various types of respiratory protection devices and interviewed radiation workers and control room operators on use of the devices including SCBA bottle change-out and use of corrective lens inserts.
Respirator qualification records and medical fitness cards were reviewed for several Main Control Room operators and emergency responder personnel in the Maintenance and HP departments. In addition, qualifications for individuals responsible for testing and repairing SCBA vital components were evaluated through review of training records.
Problem Identification and Resolution - The PERs associated with airborne radioactivity mitigation and respiratory protection were reviewed and assessed. The inspectors also evaluated the licensees ability to identify and resolve the issues in accordance with procedure NPG-SPP-03.1. The inspectors discussed the scope of the licensees internal audit program and reviewed recent assessment results with the licensee.
Licensee activities associated with the use of engineering controls and respiratory protection equipment were reviewed against TS Section 5.4; 10 CFR Part 20; RG 8.15, Acceptable Programs for Respiratory Protection; and applicable licensee procedures.
Documents reviewed during the inspection are listed in Section 2RS3 of the report
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The inspectors completed one sample, as described in IP 71124.03.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
2RS4 Occupational Dose Assessment
a. Inspection Scope
External Dosimetry - The inspectors reviewed National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) certification data (including TLD testing for neutron, gamma, and beta exposures) and discussed program guidance with licensee personnel for storage, processing, and results for active and passive personnel dosimeters currently in use. Licensee evaluations for shallow and deep dose assessments for workers with identified skin contaminations were reviewed and discussed. Comparisons between ED and personnel dosimeter data were discussed in detail with the licensee. In addition, the inspectors evaluated the use of extremity dosimetry, multi-badging, and re-positioning of whole body dosimetry during U2R16 maintenance activities.
Internal Dosimetry - Program guidance (including DAC-hr tracking), instrument detection capabilities, and assessment results for internally deposited radionuclides were reviewed in detail. The inspectors reviewed selected routine and investigative in vivo (Whole Body Count) analyses from January 2010 to January 2011. In addition, capabilities for collection and analysis of special bioassay samples were evaluated and discussed with licensee staff.
Special Dosimetric Situations - The inspectors evaluated the licensees use of multi-badging, extremity dosimetry, and dosimeter relocation within non-uniform dose rate fields and discussed worker monitoring in neutron areas with licensee staff. The inspectors also reviewed records of monitoring for declared pregnant workers since January 2009 and discussed monitoring guidance with licensee staff. In addition, the adequacy of shallow dose assessments for selected Personnel Contamination Events occurring between January 2010 and January 2011 were reviewed and discussed with the licensee.
Problem Identification and Resolution - The inspectors reviewed and discussed selected CAP documents associated with occupational dose assessment. The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify and resolve the identified issues in accordance with procedure NPG-SPP-03.1. The inspectors also discussed the scope of the licensees internal audit program and reviewed recent assessment results with the licensee.
Health Physics program occupational dose assessment activities were evaluated against the requirements of UFSAR Section 7; TS Section 5.4; 10 CFR Parts 19 and 20; and approved licensee procedures. Records reviewed are listed in Section 2RS01, 2RS02, and 2RS04 of the report Attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample, as described in Inspection Procedure (IP)71124.04.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1 Performance Indicator (PI) Verification
.1 Cornerstone: Barrier Integrity
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the licensees procedures and methods for compiling and reporting the following Performance Indicators (PIs), including procedure NPG-SPP-2.2, Performance Indicator Program. The inspectors examined the licensees PI data for the specific PIs listed below for the first through fourth quarters of 2010. The inspectors reviewed the licensees data and graphical representations as reported to the NRC to verify that the data was correctly reported. The inspectors also validated this data against relevant licensee records (e.g., PERs, Daily Operator Logs, Plan of the Day, Licensee Event Reports, etc.), and assessed any reported problems regarding implementation of the PI program. Furthermore, the inspectors met with responsible plant personnel to discuss and go over licensee records to verify that the PI data was appropriately captured, calculated correctly, and discrepancies resolved. The inspectors also used the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, to ensure that industry reporting guidelines were appropriately applied.
- Unit 1 RCS Activity
- Unit 1 RCS Leakage
- Unit 2 RCS Activity
- Unit 2 RCS Leakage
- Unit 3 RCS Activity
- Unit 3 RCS Leakage
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Cornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed PI data collected from January 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, for the Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness PI. For the reviewed period, the inspectors assessed CAP records to determine whether high radiation area, VHRA, or unplanned exposures, resulting in TS or 10 CFR 20 non-conformances, had occurred during the review period. In addition, the inspectors reviewed selected personnel contamination event data, internal dose assessment results, and ED alarms for cumulative doses and/or dose rates exceeding established set-points. The reviewed data were assessed against guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute 99-02. The reviewed documents relative to these PI reviews are listed in Sections 2RS1 and 4OA1 of the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.3 Cornerstone: Public Radiation Safety (PS)
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the Radiological Effluent Technical Specification/Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Radiological Effluent Occurrences PI results from January 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. The inspectors reviewed PERs, effluent dose data, and licensee procedural guidance for classifying and reporting PI events. Reviewed documents are listed in Sections 4OA1 of the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA2 Identification and Resolution of Problems
.1 Review of items entered into the Corrective Action Program:
As required by Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems, and in order to help identify repetitive equipment failures or specific human performance issues for follow-up, the inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the
licensees corrective action program (CAP). This review was accomplished by reviewing daily Service Request (SR) report summaries, and periodically attending Corrective Action Review Board (CARB) and PER Screening Committee (PSC) meetings.
.2 Annual Follow-up Sample - Operating Experience Smart Sample FY 2010-01 Recent
Inspection Experience for Components Installed Beyond Vendor Recommended Service Life.
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed licensee components and processes in accordance with Operating Experience Smart Sample (OpESS) FY 2010-01 Recent Inspection Experience for Components Installed Beyond Vendor Recommended Service Life. The inspectors verified the licensees Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs addressed component aging, and reviewed the implementation of the program in accordance with licensee procedures; NPG-SPG-06.2, Preventive Maintenance and NPG-SPP-09.18, Integrated Equipment Reliability Program. Additionally, the inspectors interviewed the PM coordinator on the specifics of how components are managed, tracked and maintained with regards to service life. The inspectors focused on specific components and corrective actions associated with PER 305861, Fuel and Oil Filters In-service Beyond Manufacturers Recommendations; WO 08-719568-000, 2A Residual Heat Removal Pump Motor Upper Bearing Replacement; and PER 220336, Unit 3 Primary Containment Isolation System CR120A Relays not replaced during U3C14 Refueling Outage.
b. Findings
Introduction:
An NRC identified Green non-cited violation of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criteria XVI, Corrective Action, was identified for the licensees failure to correct a condition adverse to quality related to Unit 3 primary containment isolation system (PCIS) logic relays exceeding their in-service life expectancy. Specifically, the licensee failed to replace numerous Unit 3 CR120A PCIS logic relays prior to exceeding the vendor recommended service lifetime.
Description:
The licensee originally made an NRC commitment (Licensee Tracking Number NCO910037002 referencing LER 260/91001 for Unit 3) to replace all CR120A relays prior to Unit 3 restart in 1995 and to replace the relays at a specified frequency earlier than the vendors recommended service life per GE SIL 229, GE CR120A Relay Aging. The vendor recommended service life for the PCIS logic relay application was 15.83 years. All the Unit 3 PCIS relays were replaced prior to restart in 1995.
Consequently, the licensees preventive maintenance (PM) schedule required all of the relays to be replaced by July 1, 2010. Thirty four Unit 3 relays were originally scheduled to be replaced during the U3R14 refueling outage. However, 17 of the 34 relays were deleted from the outage scope without a proper evaluation. Of the 17 relays replaced, one was found degraded, which was indicative of relay aging. These PCIS relays were normally energized, and would typically be replaced during an outage because of the risk associated with replacing these relays while online which could result in an inadvertent reactor scram, PCIS group isolation, or engineered safeguards feature (ESF)
actuation. To address this situation, the licensee initially planned to request the vendor to perform additional analysis and testing to extend the service life of the relays based on the actual environmental conditions, but this testing was disapproved. The licensee then determined that since the PCIS relays would fail in a safe condition, continued operation was justified beyond the expected service life. However, the inspectors expressed a concern that operating these relays until they failed could cause a significant plant upset or transient (e.g., scram, PCIS group isolation or accident signal actuation). Furthermore, these relays were classified as safety related and considered critical (CC1) by the licensee. According to licensee procedure NPG-SPP-9.18, Integrated Equipment Reliability Program, a run-to-failure methodology for safety related critical components was not acceptable.
Contributing to this PM issue were several work management problems. During this timeframe, PMs for these relays were deferred without technical justification and without adequate documentation. PMs were also not flagged in the work tracking system as mandatory or regulatory items. The licensee had initiated PER 220336 to address the relays that were deleted from the outage, which was flagged as an operability issue.
However, PER 220336 was later closed out with no corrective actions because the licensee concluded that overdue relays were still operable since a relay failure (i.e., de-energization) would not prevent, but actually result in a safety function actuation. The licensee had multiple opportunities to properly disposition these relays with the CAP, and/or PM program, prior to exceeding the vendor recommended lifetime. In addition to the U3R14 refueling outage, the licensee missed two opportunities to replace the relays during unplanned forced outages in August and December of 2010. As of March 2011, the inspectors determined that 11 of the 17 relays had exceeded the vendor recommended service life, with the remaining six relays exceeding their service life by August 2011. This adverse condition to quality was not recognized by the licensee and as such not entered into their CAP. The licensee has now entered this issue into their CAP as PER 348160.
Analysis:
The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to replace or extend the service life of aging Unit 3 CR120A PCIS relays was a performance deficiency which resulted in 11 relays remaining in operation beyond their recommended service life.
This finding was determined to be more than minor because the failure to replace the aged CR120A relays was associated with the Equipment Performance attribute of the Initiating Events Cornerstone and affected the cornerstone objective to limit the frequency of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during power operations. Failure of these relays could cause a scram, ESF actuation, and/or Group 1, 2, 3, or 6, primary containment isolation. The significance of the finding was evaluated using Phase 1 of the significance determination process (SDP) in accordance with the Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609 Attachment 4, and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigating equipment or functions were not available. The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross cutting aspect of Appropriate Corrective Actions in the Corrective Action Program component of the Problem Identification and Resolution area, because the licensee failed to implement adequate corrective actions as part of PER 220336 to replace or
extend the service life of the Unit 3 CR120A PCIS relays prior to exceeding their recommended service lifetime P.1(d).
Enforcement:
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criteria XVI, states, in part, that measures shall be established to assure that conditions adverse to quality are promptly identified and corrected. Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to identify and initiate appropriate corrective actions to address the aging of Unit 3 CR120A PCIS relays before exceeding their recommended service life. This issue has been entered into the licensees corrective action program as PER 348160. However, because the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) and has been entered into the licensees CAP as PER 348160, this violation is being treated as an NCV consistent with the Enforcement Policy. This NCV is identified as NCV 05000296/2011002-02, Inadequate Corrective Actions To Address Unit 3 CR120A PCIS Relays That Exceeded Their Recommended Service Life.
c. Observations No findings were identified with the Diesel Generator Lube Oil Filters or the 2A residual heat removal pump maintenance. However, the inspectors had the following observations concerning the EDGs:
- Inspectors reviewed the licensees functional evaluation for the lube oil filters regarding filter operability beyond the vendor recommended service life for replacement. The inspectors identified that the functional evaluation did not address the primary failure mechanism as described in the vendor manual (VTD-E147-0200),in which the center tube collapses resulting in the engine oil bypassing the filters.
Also, written instructions were not provided to the licensees central laboratories requesting specific inspections of the lube oil filters, including anticipated degradation. Although, the licensees functional evaluation was subsequently revised, it did not result in a change in the overall conclusion.
- The EDG functional evaluation required periodic oil sampling to detect oil filter degradation prior to each monthly run beyond the 30 month manufacturer recommended lifetime. The inspectors determined that these samples were not being performed. The licensee initiated PER 332999. The licensee also determined that the failure to take lube oil samples was a work management issue.
- Mission times documented in EDG functional evaluations conflicted with the mission time documented in Engineering Work Request (EWR No. 09-MEB-999-023). The EWR defined mission times for various safety related SSCs. The functional evaluation mission time was 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. The EWR mission time for EDGs was 30 days. The licensee initiated PER 328682 to address this conflicting information.
.3 Annual Follow-up Sample - Cross Cutting Aspect H.4(b) Theme
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the cause analysis and specific corrective actions associated with PER 292396, Evaluate Recent HU Cross Cutting Violations Relative to PER 228347, Emerging Trend in Human Performance Cross-Cutting Area. This PER was initiated to evaluate recent NCVs with human performance cross cutting aspects (CCA)identified. The original focus of PER 228347 was to address a previously identified H.2.c CCA trend that was reviewed by the inspectors as documented in IR 05000259, 260, 296/2010005. Since then five additional NCVs with CCAs in the area of Human Performance were identified. The licensee initiated PER 292396 to evaluate these NCVs and develop any further corrective actions that may be deemed necessary.
As defined by Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0310, two of these five NCVs were related to the CCA of Adequate and Complete Documentation H.2.c] in the Resources component of the Human Performance area, as follows:
- (1) Failure to establish an adequate procedure during testing of pressure switches on the HPCI system (PER 239313); and
- (2) Inadequate preventive maintenance procedures for Siemens vacuum circuit breakers (PER 234443). The three other NCVs of PER 292396 were related to the CCA of Procedural Compliance H.4.b] in the Work Practices component of the Human Performance area, as follows:
- (1) Improper execution of the waiver process of the fatigue rule (PERs 225197 and 225391);
- (2) Inadequate risk assessment of online risk with ongoing maintenance (PERs 241885 and 254000); and
- (3) Failure to implement applicable provisions of preventive maintenance program (PER 247960).
The inspectors also reviewed the five specific NCVs, including associated PERs, and the root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions of PER 228347 to verify the licensees conclusion in PER 292396, that these NCVs were encompassed by the corrective actions of PER 228347.
b. Observations and Findings
No findings were identified. In general, the inspectors determined that the licensees evaluation of the NCVs associated with PER 292396, was thorough and consistent with the licensees processes. The licensees evaluation of the five additional NCVs was determined to have adequately demonstrated these findings were bounded by the common cause RCA of PER 228347. Inspectors also concluded the RCA associated with PER 228347 adequately addressed operability, reportability, common cause, generic concerns, extent-of-condition, and extent-of-cause for the associated Human Performance events for the additional NCVs. Furthermore, the inspectors also determined that the licensee had appropriately identified and prioritized corrective actions to encompass these Human Performance issues. In general, the corrective actions to prevent recurrence (CAPRs) and additional corrective actions implemented to date, or scheduled to be implemented, were considered reasonable to address the human performance related cause(s). However, the licensees corrective actions for the adverse trend in human performance were still ongoing, a final effectiveness review of these actions has not been accomplished.
.4 Annual Follow-up Sample - Corrective Actions Associated with RHRSW/EECW Pump In
Service Testing per ASME Code
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the specific corrective actions for licensee initiated PER 225844 associated with NCV 05000259, 260, 296/2010002-05, Untimely Corrective Actions to Restore Compliance of EECW Pump In-Service Testing with ASME Operations and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants (OM) Code Requirements,.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action plans and interviewed engineering personnel to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the licensees efforts to correct the inspector identified problems regarding licensee conformance with ASME OM Code requirements. The inspectors focused their review on the effectiveness of the licensees corrective actions taken to address the conditions identified, including subsequent operability evaluations; the extent of condition analysis; and the prioritization of the corrective actions. Additionally, the inspectors evaluated these elements against regulatory requirements and the licensees CAP.
b. Assessment and Observations No findings were identified. However, the inspectors made the following observation:
In April 2010, the inspectors identified NCV 2010002-05 regarding deficiencies associated with instrument inaccuracies, baseline development methodology, and inability to trend pump degradation. The PER 225844 corrective actions resulted in the procurement of new digital test instrumentation meeting the accuracy of the ASME code, elimination of multiple reference values for summer and winter conditions, development of single reference values, and revised testing procedures. Since the implementation of the new procedures, instrumentation, and acceptance criteria in October, 2010, there have been no EECW/RHRSW pump failures in the subsequent four months. At no time did any of the prior EECW/RHRSW pump acceptance criteria failures result in less than the minimum required flows for design basis accident conditions.
The licensee also determined that seasonal variations of EECW and RHRSW pump performance occurred due to changes in river water temperature. This caused changes in internal pump clearances (impeller gap) due to differences in the thermal expansion coefficients of the stainless steel pump shaft and the carbon steel pump casing.
Inspectors noted that the root cause of the pump performance variations was not corrected and that the licensee expected there will be future acceptance criteria failures during seasonal temperature changes. The licensee determined that modification of existing EECW and RHRSW pumps with closed vane pumps would mitigate seasonal variations in pump performance. Corrective actions associated with these modifications were identified under PER 156818 as enhancements. The licensees CAP allowed PERs to be closed if the only outstanding actions were classified as enhancements, therefore, PER 156818 was closed. However, the inspectors questioned the licensee regarding how the planned modifications were being tracked. As a result of this
inspector observation, the licensee initiated PER 357431 to document corrective actions to modify the open vane RHRSW/EECW pumps to closed vane.
.5 Annual Follow-up Sample - TS 5.5.2, Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the licensees program for TS 5.5.2, Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment, and its implementation. The inspectors also reviewed licensees programs for TS 5.5.5, Component Cyclic or Transient Limit, and TS 5.5.13, Control Room Envelope Habitability Program.
b. Observations and Findings
One finding (see below) and one observation were identified by the inspectors.
Inspectors observed that the number of allowed shutdown cycles listed in 0-TI-19, Reactor Vessel Fatigue Usage Factor Evaluation, Appendix B, Table 1, Summary of Cycles Covered By Stress Report, indicated 120, whereas UFSAR 4.2.5, Safety Evaluation, identified the number of shutdown cycles as 118. The licensee initiated PER 348278 to resolve the difference.
Introduction:
An NRC identified Green NCV of TS 5.5.2, Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment was identified for the licensees failure to establish, implement and maintain an adequate program for minimizing primary coolant leaks from systems (i.e.,
CS, RHR, HPCI, and RCIC) outside containment, that could contain highly radioactive fluids during a serious transient or accident, to levels as low as practicable.
Description:
On December 20, 2010, the inspectors identified a leak of approximately 70 drops per minute leak from the body to bonnet flange of the 2C RHR pump minimum flow valve (2-SHV-074-0087). The licensee initiated PER 300003 to address the inspectors concerns regarding compliance with TS 5.5.2. After further review of other known CS, RHR, HPCI, and RCIC system leaks the inspectors concluded the licensee was not systematically evaluating and repairing these type of leaks consistent with TS 5.5.2. Also, the inspectors determined that existing procedures, including NPG-SPP-06.8, Leak Reduction Program, did not establish the periodic visual inspection or system leak test requirements specifically prescribed by TS 5.5.2.a. and b., respectively.
Although, SPP-06.08, did classify the CS, RHR, HPCI, and RCIC systems as Category 1 systems and establish a prioritization scheme for Maintenance Action Levels (MALs) to repair identified leaks. The licensees execution of the SPP-6.8 MALs was inconsistent in that numerous leaks (small, medium and large) from these Category 1 systems were not consistently repaired before the next work-week cycle. Furthermore, the licensee was not evaluating the aggregate volume of these leaks to ensure the assumptions used in their design basis accident (DBA) safety analyses for primary coolant leakage into secondary containment was being maintained. According to the UFSAR Section 14.6.3.5, Fission Product Release From Secondary Containment, the licensee assumed 20 gpm primary coolant leakage into secondary containment.
The licensees immediate corrective actions included prompt identification, evaluation, and prioritization of all known primary coolant leaks outside containment from the CS, RHR, HPCI, and RCIC systems. The aggregate of these leaks were subsequently determined to be approximately 1.24, 0.96, and 0.16 gpm for Units 1, 2, and 3, respectively, which were considerably less than the UFSAR assumed leakage. In addition, the licensee developed a new program 0-TI-578, Minimizing Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment.
Analysis:
The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to establish, implement, and maintain an adequate program to meet the requirements of TS 5.5.2 constituted a performance deficiency. This performance deficiency was determined to be more than minor because if left uncorrected it could have the potential of leading to a more significant safety concern. Specifically, the licensees failure to effectively minimize and monitor primary coolant leakage outside containment could have resulted in increased main control room exposure and/or offsite dose during an accident due to excessive radioactive fission product releases into secondary containment. The finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) according to IMC 0609, Appendix H, Containment Integrity Significance Determination Process, Section 6.0, Type B Findings, because the primary coolant leak rate into secondary containment was a small fraction of the leakage assumed in the DBA safety analyses.
The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect Complete and Accurate Procedures in the Resources component of the Human Performance area because the licensees existing procedures were inadequate and incomplete for addressing the program requirements of TS 5.5.2 (H.2.(c)).
Enforcement:
Technical Specifications (TS) 5.5.2. Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment, in part, required the licensee to establish, implement and maintain a program for minimizing primary coolant leaks from systems outside containment that could contain highly radioactive fluids during a serious transient or accident, to levels as low as practicable. This program was required to include periodic visual inspection and system leak test requirements for each system. Contrary to the above, the licensee failed to establish a program for minimizing primary coolant leaks from systems outside containment that required periodic visual inspection and system leak test requirements for each system since the implementation of TS Amendments 234 for Unit 1, 253 for Unit 2, and 212 for Unit 3, on July 15, 1995. However, because the finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (GREEN) and has been entered into the licensees CAP as PER 317464, this violation is being treated as an NCV consistent with the Enforcement Policy. This NCV is identified as NCV 05000259, 260, and 296/2011002-03, Inadequate TS 5.5.2. Program for Primary Coolant Leaks Outside Containment.
.6 Annual Follow-up Sample - Nuclear Fatigue Rule
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the results of Quality Assurance (QA) audit SSA 1010, Fatigue Rule Site Audit Report, for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant dated October 7, 2010; and QA audit SSA 1010, Fatigue Rule Fleet Comparative Audit Report, dated October 25,
2010. The inspectors reviewed the applicable PER 255792, and associated RCA, including related background information. The inspectors interviewed the audit team leader and RCA team leader. In addition, the inspectors attended and reviewed the followup QA audit SSA1109, Fatigue Rule Audit Exit Debrief and met with the site Nuclear Fatigue Rule (NFR) subject matter expert (SME) to discuss corrective action plans to address recurring NFR violations.
b. Findings
One finding was identified. The enforcement aspects of this finding are discussed in Section 4OA7.
4OA3 Event Follow-up
.1 (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000259/2010-002-00, Drywell Pressure
Instrument Channel Inoperability Due to Improper Instrument Tubing Slope
a. Inspection Scope
The inspectors reviewed the LER and associated PERs, including applicable apparent cause determinations and functional evaluations.
On September 16, 2010, the licensee determined that a condition initially identified on December 8, 2008, resulted in the inoperability of a drywell pressure channel instrument for longer than allowed by TS. This LER actually described two events in which two separate drywell pressure instruments were inoperable longer than allowed by the TS.
The first event was associated with instrument 1-PT-064-56C. The licensee determined that this instrument was inoperable from October 2, 2008, to December 9, 2008.
However, during this time Unit 1 was shutdown between October 25 and November 30, 2008. For the period of applicable channel inoperability, the licensee did not meet TS Limiting Condition of Operation (LCO) 3.3.1.1, Reactor Protection System Instrumentation; 3.3.6.1, Primary Containment Isolation System Instrumentation; 3.3.6.2 Secondary Containment Isolation System Instrumentation; and 3.3.7.1 Control Room Emergency Ventilation System Instrumentation. The second event was associated with instrument 1-PIS-064-56B. The licensee determined that this instrument was inoperable from May 25, 2010 to October 6, 2010. During this channel inoperability, the licensee failed to meet TS LCOs 3.3.1.1; 3.3.6.1; 3.3.6.2; 3.3.7.1; 3.3.3.1, Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation and 3.3.3.2 Backup Control System.
For both events, the licensee determined the direct cause was due to an improper instrument line slope that allowed water to accumulate in the sensing line which resulted in a non-conservative biased instrument output. The root cause of the improperly sloped instrument sensing lines was the licensees failure to adhere to engineering specification N1E-003, Instrument and Instrument Line Installation and Inspection. Corrective actions included a blowdown of the affected instrument line to remove the entrained water.
Also, a design change was implemented during the most recent refueling outage which re-routed the affected instrument sensing line to eliminate the water traps in accordance with engineering specification N1E-003.
b. Findings
Two findings were identified. The enforcement aspects of these findings are discussed in Section 4OA7. This LER is considered closed.
.2 (Closed) Licensee Event Report (LER) 05000296/2010-004-00, Manual Reactor Scram
Due to High Vibration on the Generator Exciter Inboard and Outboard Journal Bearings
a. Inspection Scope
On December 26, 2010, Unit 3 was manually scrammed from approximately 90 percent RTP due to high vibrations on the main generator exciter bearings that exceeded the required threshold for tripping the main turbine. The initial follow-up of this event by the inspectors was documented in Section 1R20.2 of IR 05000296/2010005. The inspectors reviewed the applicable LER that was issued on February 24, 2011, and its associated PER 301505, which included the cause determination and corrective actions. The licensee concluded that the direct cause of the high vibrations on the exciter bearings was due to reduced clearances at the exciter bearing oil and air deflectors caused by an excessive temperature differential between the two air coolers.
b. Findings
This LER is considered closed with one finding identified.
Introduction:
A Green self-revealing finding (FIN) was identified for the licensees failure to adequately evaluate and take the required actions established by site standards to address an adverse system performance trend that had degraded below acceptable levels associated with the main generator exciter air coolers. This was a direct contributor to the Unit 3 manual scram on December 26, 2010, due to high vibrations on the main generator exciter bearings.
Description:
On December 26, 2010, operators initiated a recirculation pump runback, and then a manual reactor scram, when high main turbine vibrations were indicated on the inboard and outboard main generator exciter journal bearings. This scram also tripped the Unit 3 main turbine. The inspectors reviewed the licensees RCA report contained in PER 301505. The licensee determined the direct cause of the high vibrations on the exciter bearings was due to reduced clearances at the exciter bearing oil and air deflectors caused by an excessive temperature differential between the two air coolers. The licensee concluded that the root cause of the high vibrations was due to inadequate operational guidance of the main generator exciter air cooling system. The licensee also identified a contributing cause regarding inadequate system monitoring in that the temperature differential of the main generator exciter air coolers had exceeded the licensee-defined limit of 10F in September 2010 was identified by the licensee but no PER was initiated to address the condition. Licensee procedure NEDP-20, Conduct of the Engineering Organization, Rev
.12 , Section 3.1, System Performance Monitoring,
required initiation of a PER when system performance has degraded below acceptable levels or an adverse trend was detected. The licensee developed corrective actions that installed vents on the exciter air coolers to minimize air binding, established a process
and frequency for venting the exciter air coolers, and increased the oversight of the system monitoring process within the Engineering organization by adding a supervisory review to the system monitoring process.
Analysis:
The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to adequately evaluate and take required actions to address an adverse system performance trend that had degraded below acceptable levels for the main generator exciter air coolers was a performance deficiency. This finding was considered greater than minor because it was associated with the Human Performance attribute of the Initiating Events cornerstone and adversely affected the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability. Specifically, the consequence of the finding directly contributed to a reactor scram on Unit 3. The significance of the finding was evaluated using Phase 1 of the SDP in accordance with the IMC 0609 Attachment 4, and was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because it did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigating equipment or functions were not available. The cause of this finding was directly related to the cross-cutting aspect of Corrective Action Program Implementation in the Corrective Action Program component of the Problem Identification and Resolution area, because the licensee failed to identify the adverse trend of excessive differential temperatures between the exciter air coolers in a timely manner and enter it into the corrective action program. (P.1.a).
Enforcement:
Enforcement action does not apply because the performance deficiency did not involve a violation of regulatory requirements since the main generator exciter air coolers and the portion of the raw cooling water system that supplies these coolers were not safety-related. However, because this finding does not involve a violation of regulatory requirements, was entered in the licensees CAP as PER 301505, and has very low safety significance, it is identified as FIN 05000296/2011002-04, Failure to Identify Adverse Trend Resulted in Reactor Scram.
4OA5 Other Activities
.1 Quarterly Resident Inspector Observations of Security Personnel and Activities
a. Inspection Scope
During the inspection period the inspectors conducted observations of security force personnel and activities to ensure that the activities were consistent with licensee security procedures and regulatory requirements relating to nuclear plant security.
These observations took place during both normal and off-normal plant working hours.
These quarterly resident inspector observations of security force personnel and activities did not constitute any additional inspection samples. Rather, they were considered an integral part of the inspectors' normal plant status reviews and inspection activities.
b. Findings
No findings were identified
.2 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Walkdown
a. Inspection Scope
Under the guidance of IP 60855.1, as directed by IMC 2515, Appendix D, the inspectors reviewed the licensees procedures and documentation regarding independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) related activities to verify they met the commitments and requirements specified in the HI-STORM 100 Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR);
Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No.1014, including Appendix A, Technical Specifications, and Appendix B, Approved Contents and Design Features; and 10 CFR Part 72.210 for a general licensed ISFSI. In addition, the inspectors interviewed responsible personnel and witnessed selected ISFSI related activities, such as dry cask storage operations, to ensure that the licensee performed these activities in a safe and compliant manner consistent with approved procedures.
b. Findings
Introduction:
A Severity Level IV, cited violation (VIO) of 10 CFR 72.212, Conditions of general license issued under §72.210, was identified by the inspectors for the licensees repetitive failure to adequately control transient combustible materials stored in the proximity of loaded dry casks on the ISFSI pad in accordance with site procedures.
Description:
On February 3, 2011, while performing a routine walkdown of the ISFSI enclosed area, the inspectors observed seven storage cradles, multiple storage pallets and storage devices or cribbing located on or near the dry cask storage pad. The cradles, pallets and cribbing, were all constructed of wood products. The nearest items, were wood cradles located approximately 10 to 15 feet from the closest HI-STORM cask loaded with spent fuel. The other wood storage devices were approximately 20 feet from the closest loaded cask and were located both on and off the ISFSI pad. No apparent work was in progress at the time of discovery. The inspectors contacted responsible licensee personnel who promptly removed all the transient combustible material from the ISFSI exclusion area and initiated PER 318694. The licensee also performed an evaluation of the transient combustible loading for this material.
This was the third occurrence identified by the inspectors of transient combustibles located in close proximity to HI-Storm casks loaded with spent fuel. The first two occurrences were on May 25, 2010 (see NCV 07200052/2010002-001, Transient Combustibles Stored Near Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facility in Excess of Amount Allowed), and on August 17, 2010 (see NOV 07200052/2010003-001, Transient Combustibles Stored Near Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facility in Excess of Amount Allowed), in both instances diesel fuel contained in vehicles left parked in close proximity to loaded HI-Storm casks was greater than the maximum allowed.
According to NPG-SPP-18.4.7, Control of Transient Combustibles, the requirements and controls for handling and use of transient combustibles in proximity of the BFN ISFSI/Dry Cask Storage Pad were contained within drawings 0-47E201-1 and 0-47E201-2. In particular, drawing 0-47E201-2, ISFSI Fire Hazards Analysis Compensatory Actions, Item 11 stated that wooden structures facing the ISFSI were limited to a front face
maximum height of 15 feet and a maximum width of 24 feet for a surface area total of 360 square feet, at a distance of 30 feet from the edge of the closest HI-STORM.
Furthermore, General Operating Instruction (GOI) 0-GOI-300-1/ATT-12, Outside Operator Round Log, required operators to perform an inspection daily to ensure the ISFSI Pad and exclusion area were clear of the following: Flammable material such as wood, rags and plastic sheeting. If the ISFSI pad and exclusion area were not clear of these materials, then report the results to the Unit 3 Supervisor for evaluation of acceptability in accordance with drawing 0-47E201-2. Per 0-GOI-300-1/ATT-12 the ISFSI Pad exclusion area is defined as within 150 feet of the edges of the ISFSI Pad in all directions.
Based upon discussion with the licensee and a review of work performed in the area, the inspectors determined that the licensee had allowed the wood cradles and cribbing to be left near a loaded HI-STORM cask for approximately one week from on or about January 26 to February 3, 2011. The licensee was performing work in the area to upright and inspect Multi Purpose Containers for the upcoming campaign. However, plant operators had not notified the Unit 3 US of the stored wooden material, and no evaluation had been performed on the acceptability of the transient combustible material as required by 0-GOI-300-1/ATT-12. Subsequent calculations by the licensee determined that the radiative heat load of the wood items was only about five percent of the allowed transient combustible loading limit.
Analysis:
The Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) was not used for this issue because inspections of ISFSI activities that do not involve the operating reactor plant are not addressed by the reactor safety cornerstones in the ROPs SDP. Therefore, this issue was evaluated using traditional enforcement as described in the NRC Enforcement Policy. This issue was greater than minor because it was associated with the protection against potential fire damage to the stored spent fuel which if left uncorrected, could become a more significant safety concern. The prolonged presence of combustible materials in the vicinity of the stored spent fuel could increase the vulnerability of the casks to a fire and therefore increase the potential likelihood of fuel damage and/or release during a fire event. This finding was not considered to be a significantly appreciable threat for potential exposures to, or release of, radiation because of the limited quantity of combustibles and the short durations of time they were stored unattended in the vicinity of the loaded dry casks. Therefore, the finding was determined to be of Level IV significance based on Example 6.2.d.2 of the NRC Enforcement Policy.
No cross cutting aspect was assigned because the ROP was not applicable.
Enforcement:
10 CFR 72.212, Conditions of general license issued under §72.210, section (b)(9) stated, in part, that the licensee shall Conduct activities related to storage of spent fuel under this general license only in accordance with written procedures.
Procedure NPG-SPP-18.4.7, Control of Transient Combustibles, stated that requirements and controls for handling and use of transient combustibles associated with the BFN ISFSI/Dry Cask Storage Pad were contained within drawings 0-47E201-1 and 0-47E201-2. These drawings established limits for the amount of transient combustibles that could be stored in proximity to a loaded HI-STORM cask. In particular, drawing 0-47E201-2, ISFSI Fire Hazards Analysis Compensatory Actions, Item 11, stated that wooden structures facing the ISFSI were limited to a front face
maximum height of 15 feet and a maximum width of 24 feet for a surface area total of 360 square feet, at a minimum distance of 30 feet from the edge of the closest HI-STORM. Furthermore, 0-GOI-300-1/ATT-12, Outside Operator Round Log, required operators to perform a daily inspection to ensure the ISFSI Pad and exclusion area were clear of flammable material such as wood. If the ISFSI Pad and exclusion area were not clear of flammable material (e.g., wood) then operators were to report to the Unit 3 supervisor for an evaluation in accordance with drawing 0-47E201-2.
Contrary to the above, on February 3, 2011, for approximately one week, seven storage cradles, storage pallets and multiple storage devices or cribbing all constructed from wood were discovered located on or near the dry cask storage pad within approximately 10 to 20 feet of the nearest loaded HI-STORM. The outside operator also failed to report the transient combustible material to the Unit 3 supervisor for evaluation as required by 0-GOI-300-1/ATT-12, and no transient combustible evaluation according to drawing 0-47E201-2 was performed. The licensee promptly removed the wood material from the ISFSI Pad exclusion area. This violation was determined to be a Severity Level IV violation and was entered into the licensees corrective action program as PER 318694. This is a violation of 10 CFR 72.212 and is identified as VIO 07200052/2011002-05, Repeated Failure to Control Transient Combustibles in Proximity of the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facility. A notice of violation is attached.
.3 Verification of Licensee Responses to NRC Requirement for Inventories of Materials
Tracked in the National Source Tracking System Pursuant to Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20.2207 (10 CFR 20.2207)
a. Scope
The inspectors performed the TI concurrent with IP 71124.01 Radiation Hazard
Analysis.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees source inventory records and identified the sources that met the criteria for reporting to the NSTS. The inspectors visually identified the sources contained in various calibration systems and verified the presence of the source by direct radiation measurement using a calibrated portable radiation detection survey instrument. The inspectors reviewed the physical condition of the irradiation devices to include documented source leak checks as appropriate. The inspectors verified that the plant startup sources were below reportable activity levels.
Furthermore, the inspectors reviewed the licensees procedures for source receipt, maintenance, transfer, reporting and disposal. The inspectors also reviewed documentation that was used to report the sources to the NSTS. Documents reviewed are listed in sections 2RS1 of the Attachment.
b. Findings
No findings were identified This completes the Region II inspection requirements for TI 2515/179 at this site.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
.1 Exit Meeting Summary
On January 11, 2011, the senior resident inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. Keith Polson, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensees staff, who acknowledged the findings. All proprietary information reviewed by the inspectors as part of routine inspection activities were properly controlled, and subsequently returned to the licensee or disposed of appropriately. A re-exit was also conducted with Mr.
Steve Bono and other members of the sites staff on May 13,
OTHER ACTIVITIES
An interim exit with licensee management and staff was conducted on February 3, 2011, to discuss the results of the Modifications Inspection. Proprietary information reviewed by the team as part of routine inspection activities was returned to the licensee in accordance with prescribed controls.
On February 10, 2011, the inspectors presented the heat sink inspection results to the plant management and staff. The inspectors confirmed that none of the potential report input discussed was considered proprietary.
On March 18, 2011, the inspectors discussed the results of the RP inspection with Mr.
Keith Polson, - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, and other responsible staff.
4OA7 Licensee-Identified Violations
The following violations of very low safety significance (Green) were identified by the licensee and are violations of NRC requirements which met the criteria of the NRC Enforcement Policy, for being dispositioned as a Non-Cited Violation.
- Unit 3 Technical Specification 5.4.1.a. required that written procedures recommended in RG 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, shall be established, implemented, and maintained. Procedures for performing maintenance on safety related equipment were specifically listed as recommended procedures by Section 9 of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Appendix A. Preventive maintenance procedure EPI-0-000-BKR15, 4KV Wyle/Siemens Horizontal Vacuum Circuit Breaker (Type-3AF) and Compartment Maintenance, was established in part to specifically inspect the rubber bumper located on the MJ (52STA) switch actuator for damage/indention that would reduce the amount of travel of the MJ switch when the breaker was actuated.
Contrary to this, the licensee determined that preventive maintenance was not performed on 3ED 4KV Shutdown Board Normal Feeder Breaker 1342 within the required six year periodicity, and was deferred an additional two years without adequate technical justification. On February 10, 2011, while performing thermography on the 3ED 4KV Shutdown Board, the licensee identified several deenergized relays resulting from unmade contacts due to age-related wear on the MJ switch actuation arm rubber bumper which would have prevented an automatic start of 3D Residual Heat Removal (RHR), 3D Core Spray (CS), and D1 RHR
Service Water (RHRSW) Pumps. This finding was entered into the licensees CAP as PER 324038 and PER 322640 for the associated cause analysis. The finding was determined to be of very low safety significance because it did not constitute a total loss of system or train safety function since the pumps would have automatically started with the diesel generator supplying the electric board and manually started regardless of the electrical source. Therefore, Train D RHR and CS safety functions would have been available during a design accident condition.
- Unit 1 Technical Specification 3.3.1.1, Reactor Protection System Instrumentation, required two operable drywell (DW) pressure channels per trip system in Modes 1 and 2, or place the inoperable channel in trip within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />, or be in Mode 3 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. Contrary to this, as described in the LER 259/2010-002, the licensee determined that DW pressure instrument 1-PT-064-56C was inoperable from October 2 until October 25, 2008, and again from November 30, 2008 until the December 9, 2008, due to accumulated water in the sensing line from improper line slope, without placing the channel in trip or shutting down Unit 1. This violation is not greater than Green because there was no loss of function due to the availability of redundant instrumentation. This issue was entered in the licensees CAP as PERs 159710, 219150, 242068 and 279760.
- Unit 1 Technical Specification 3.3.1.1, Reactor Protection System Instrumentation, required two operable drywell (DW) pressure channels per trip system in Modes 1 and 2, or place the inoperable channel in trip within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />, or be in Mode 3 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. Contrary to this, as described in the LER 259/2010-002, the licensee determined that DW pressure instrument 1-PIS-064-56B was inoperable from May 25, 2010 to October 6, 2010, due to accumulated water in the sensing line from improper line slope, without placing the channel in trip or shutting down Unit 1. This violation is not greater than Green because there was no loss of function due to availability of redundant instrumentation. This issue was entered in the licensees CAP as PERs 159710, 219150, 242068 and 279760.
- 10 CFR 26.205(d) states, in part, that the licensee shall control the work hours of personnel performing maintenance, as identified by 10CFR26.4(a)(4), to ensure maintenance personnel individually meet the work hour limits, minimum break periods, and minimum days off prescribed by 10CFR26.205(d)(1) thru (3). However, from April to November 2010, due a programmatic breakdown in tracking overtime hours, the licensee failed to control individual work hours, breaks, and minimum days off for numerous Maintenance Department personnel in a manner that complied with the aforementioned regulatory requirements and the licensees program SPP-1.5 (later changed to NPG-SPP-03.21), Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits.
These violations were captured in the licensees CAP as PERs 255792 and 322569.
This finding was determined to be of very low safety significance (Green) because no significant human errors occurred that were attributable to fatigue while these individuals were in violation of the Nuclear Fatigue Rule.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY LICENSEE POINTS OF CONTACT
- T. Albright, Simulator Manager
- W. Baker, Operations Support Superintendent
- S. Bono, Maintenance Manager
- J. Boyer, System Engineering Manager
- W. Byrne, Site Security Manager
- P. Chase, Site Nuclear Assurance Manager
- T. Cole, Radiation Protection Operations Manager
- J. Colvin, Engineering Programs Manager
- S. Cowan, Radiation Protection Technical Support Superintendent
- P. Donahue, Assistant Engineering Director
- G. Doyle, Assistant to the Site Vice President
- M. Durr, Director of Engineering
- M. Ellet, Maintenance Rule Coordinator
- L. Ellgass, Cooperative Program Manager, MR/PM
- J. Emens, Licensing Manager
S. Emmons Human Performance Manager
- B. Evans, Instrumentation and Controls Superintendent
- A. Feltman, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- J. Ferguson, Radiation Protection Support Superintendent
- N. Gannon, Plant General Manager
- K. Gregory, Director Projects
- K. Groom, Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor
- D. Hughes, Operations Manager
- B. Jones, Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent
- M. Keck, Reactor Engineering Manager
- S. Kelly, Assistant Work Control Manager
- R. King, Design Engineering Manager
- D. Malinowski, Operations Training Manager
- T. Marlow, Director of Safety and Licensing
- M. McAndrew, Assistant Operations Manager
- G. McConnell, Equipment Reliability Manager
- J. Morris, Director Training
- R. Norris, Radiation Protection Manager
- W. Nurnberger, Work Control Manager
- W. Pearce, Performance Improvement Manager
- K. Polson, Site Vice President
- M. Rasmussen, Operations Superintendent
H. Smith Fire Protection Supervisor
- T. Smith, Component Engineering Manager
- J. Underwood, Chemistry Manager
- S. Walton, Electrical Maintenance Superintendent
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED
Opened
200052/2011002-05 VIO Repeated Failure to Control Transient
Combustibles in Proximity of the Independent
Spent Fuel Storage Facility (Section 4OA5.2)
Opened and Closed
05000260/2011002-01 NCV Loss of Reactor Water Level during Unit 2 Reactor
Reassembly due to a Mispositioned Valve (Section
1R20.1)05000296/2011002-02 NCV Inadequate Corrective Actions To Address Unit 3
CR120A PCIS Relays That Exceeded Their
Recommended Service Life (Section 4OA2.2)
05000259, 260, 296/2011002-03 NCV Inadequate TS 5.5.2 Program for Primary Coolant
Leaks Outside Containment (Section 4OA2.5)05000296/2011002-04 FIN Failure to Identify Adverse Trend Resulted in
Reactor Scram (Section 4OA3.2)
Closed
05000259/2010-002 LER Drywell Pressure Instrument Channel Inoperability
Due to Improper Instrument Tubing Slope (Section
4OA3.1)
05000296/2010-004 LER Manual Reactor Scram Due to High Vibration on
the Generator Exciter Inboard and Outboard
Journal Bearings (Section 4OA3.2)
Discussed
None
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Section 1R01: Adverse Weather Protection
0-GOI-200-1, Freeze Protection Inspection, and associated checklists, Rev. 66, Dated 1/12/11 to
1/14/11
Narrative Logs, 1-12-2011, to 1-14-2011
PER 277476
PER 294448
PER 311771
SR 292873
SR 292885
SR 311104
SR 311105
WO 111844682
Section 1R04: Equipment Alignment
2-SR-3.1.7.3 SLC System Enriched Sodium Pentaborate Solution Concentration, Quantity
Calculation & ATWS Equivalency Calculation
NPG-SPP-06.9.1 Conduct of Testing
IP 71111.04 Equipment Alignment
3-TI-18 Enriched Sodium Pentaborate (SPB) Solution Preparation Procedure for the Standby Liquid
Control (SLC) System
2-OI-063 Standby Liquid Control System
2-OI-063 Att. 1 Standby Liquid Control (SLC) System Valve Lineup Checklist
2-OI-063 Att. 2 Standby Liquid Control (SLC) System Panel Lineup Checklist
2-OI-063 Att. 3 Standby Liquid Control (SLC) System Electrical Lineup Checklist
2-OI-063 Att. 4 Standby Liquid Control (SLC) System Instrument Inspection Checklist
47E854 - Series Flow Diagram for the Standby Liquid Control System
1-OI-75, Core Spray System, Rev. 23
1-OI-75/ATT-1, Attachment 1 Core Spray System Valve Lineup Checklist, Rev. 20
1-OI-75/ATT-2, Attachment 2 Core Spray System Panel Lineup Checklist, Rev. 20
1-OI-75/ATT-3, Attachment 3 Core Spray System Electrical Lineup Checklist, Rev. 20
1-47E814-1, U2 Core Spray System Flow Diagram, Rev. 23
2-OI-75 Core Spray System
2-OI-75 Att. 1 Core Spray System Valve Lineup Checklist
2-OI-75 Att. 2 Core Spray System Panel Lineup Checklist
2-OI-75 Att. 3 Core Spray System Electrical Lineup Checklist
2-OI-75 Att. 4 Core Spray System Instrument Inspection Checklist
DWG 47E814 Flow Diagram Core Spray System
Technical Specifications 3.5.2 Emergency Core Cooling Systems - Shutdown
DCN 69842, Replace U3 HPCI Turbine Steam Supply Valve with Equivalent Valve With Different
Stem Pitch
Drawing 3-47E812-1, Flow Diagram High Pressure Coolant Injection System, Rev. 61
Drawing 3-47E812-2, Flow Diagram HPCI Oil System, Rev. 6
FSAR Section 6.4.1, High Pressure Coolant Injection System, BFN 23.3
FSAR Section 7.4.3.2, High Pressure Coolant Injection System (HPCI) Control and Instrumentation,
BFN 23.3
PER 164399, Response to GL 08-01
PER 216729, Maintenance Rule (a)(1) Ten Point Plan for HPCI and RCIC Governor Control
Systems
PER 223565, Light indication is out on 3-HS-073-0040B, HPCI CNDS TANK SUCTION VLV
PER 228565, Repeat issues with HPCI Turbine Steam Supply Valve Leakage
PER 233745, U3 HPCI Booster Pump Sight Glass - Very Slight Leak
PER 246036, HPCI High Steam Flow Isolation on U3 Simulator
PER 248539, Watts Bar DCN #54973 needs tracked by BFN HPCI System Engineer for Bearing
Housing Sealing Improvements
PER 259778, Pump Speed Limits in HPCI and RCIC Flowrate Surveillance Procedures May Be Too
Restrictive
PER 270596, Dresden OE PER on HPCI Booster Pump Oil Level
PER 288798, Industry OE on HPCI 10CFR part 21 for Hatch, Hope Creek, and Peach Bottom
PER 312120, U3 HPCI Steam Leak on 3-CKV-073-0586, AUX STEAM SUPPLY CHECK VLV
Technical Specifications and Bases 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating, Amendment 244 and Rev. 57
respectively
Unit 3 HPCI System Health Report
WO 09-711211-000, Packing leak 3-RTV-73-201A
WO 110849096, U3 HPCI Main Pump Seal Leak Needs Repaired
WO 110875887, Packing leak 3-RTV-73-202A
WO 110875967, Packing leak 3-FCV-73-6B
Section 1R05: Fire Protection
FPDP-2, Administration of Prefire Plans, Rev. 0
1-SI-4.11.A.1, Annual Smoke Detector Functional Test, Rev. 24, dated 6/15/10
Fire Protection Report Volume 1, Rev. 9
Fire Protection Report Volume 2, Rev. 46
Fire Protection Report Pre-Plan No. ISCT-GRD, Rev. 8
Fire Protection Impairment Permit 10-2704
Fire Protection Impairment Permit 11-2825
PER, 313915, Fire Preplan does not show all plant equipment
PER, 314560, Incorrect penetration numbers
SR 313183, Fire Preplan does not show all plant equipment
SR 313828, Incorrect penetration numbers
0-47E392-1, Fire Protection Penetration Seal General Notes and Legend, Rev. 3
3-47W3392-201, Penetration Seal Location Drawings EL 565, Rev. 0
3-47W3392-202, Penetration Seal Location Drawings EL 565, Rev. 1
3-47W3392-204, Penetration Seal Location Drawings EL 565, Rev. 1
3-47W3392-207, Penetration Seal Location Drawings EL 565, Rev. 0
3-47W3392-215, Penetration Seal Tabular Drawings EL 565, Rev. 3
0-AOI-26-1, Fire Response, Rev. 12
Pre-Fire plan CB1-593, Fire Protection Report Vol. 2, Rev. 07
SR 196935, Fire Drill Critique Form
PER 236129, Fire Drill Critique Form
TVA Fire Drill Evaluation Report dated 3/1/2011
Fire Protection Impairment Permit (FPIP) 09-1920, App R Safe Shutdown Instructions
Fire Protection Report, Volume 1, Fire Hazards Analysis Units1/2/3, Fire Zones 1-1 and 1-2, Rev. 9
Fire Protection Report, Volume 2, Sections IV.1 and IV.2, Pre-Plans Nos. RX1-519, -519NE, -
519NW, -519SE, -519SW, and -565, Rev. 9
Fire Protection Report, Volume 1, Fire Protection Plan, Units1/2/3, Rev. 8
Fire Protection Report, Volume 1, Fire Hazards Analysis, Units1/2/3, Fire Area 25
Fire Protection Report, Volume 2, Sections IV.13, Pre-Plan No. IS-550
SR 332115
Fire Protection Report, Volume 2, Sections IV.13, Pre-Plan No. IS-565
Section 1R06: Internal Flood Protection Measures
Browns Ferry Fire Protection Report, Volume 1, Rev. 09
PER 309084, Reactor Building Flood Door Failed Chalk Test
EPI-0-077-SWZ002, Functional Check of the reactor Building Flood Level and Equipment Access
Lock Water Seal Level Switch, Rev. 07
2-47E844-2, U2 Raw Cooling Water Flow Diagram, Rev. 35
3-47E844-2, U3 Raw Cooling Water Flow Diagram, Rev. 43
1-47E844-2, U1 Raw Cooling Water Flow Diagram, Rev. 48
NDN-000-999-2007-0031, BFN Probabilistic Risk Assessment - Internal Flooding Analysis, Rev. 0
1-ARP-9-4C, Alarm Response Procedure, 1-XA-55-4C, Rev. 19
0-ARP-25-17A, Alarm Response Procedure, 0-XA-55-17A, Rev. 11
Robert Shaw Instruction Manual 909GF136A for Conductivity Switch Model 352
2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 154
3-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 099
0-AOI-24, Degraded Raw Cooling Water Capability, Rev. 03
3-OI-24, Raw Cooling Water System, Rev. 50
BFN-50-7024, System Design Criteria Document for the Raw Cooling Water System, Rev. 16
EPIP-1, Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure, Rev. 46
SR 335822, Evaluate internal flooding strategy
SR 334565, Reactor building level switches seismic qualification
Section 1R07: Heat Sink Performance (HS) Activities
Procedures
0-TI-522, Rev 0, Program for Implementing NRC GL 89-13
0-OI-67, Rev 0091, Emergency Equipment Cooling Water System
NPG-SPP-09.14, Rev 0, GL 89-13 Implementation
NPG-SPP-03.1.3, Rev 0001, 10/15/2010, Regulatory Screening
SPP -9.7, Technical Chemistry Standards, Rev 006
Problem Evaluation Reports (PER)
PER 81236, 2A RHR HX Tube Leakage
PER 101585, 3C Diesel Generator jacket Water HX Leak
PER 169529, Flange leak at A2 RHRSW discharge check valve
PER 217728, Non-conservatisms with measuring EECW flow
PER 229650, Reduced Reliability as a Degraded/Non-conforming condition is not addressed in fleet
processes
PER 243132, EECW DG Functional Failure
PER 247471, DG EECW Flow Checks
PER 254463, Functional Evaluation -Low EECW Flow Recurring issues
PER 257317, Worn shaft discovered at packing area on C3 EECW pump
PER 285603, Operability and functionality determination weaknesses
Others
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Generic Letter 89-13 SW Systems Problems Affecting SR
Equipment, December 31, 1990
GL 89-13 Program Health Report (7/1/2010-12/31/2010)
GL 89-13 Component Health Report (10/1/2009-3/31/2010)
RHRSW and EECW System Health Report (6/1/2010-9/30/2010)
RHR Component Health Report (4/1/2010-9/30/2010)
TVA -BF, D DG Heat Exchanger Functional Failure due to Excessive Fouling
Work Order # 09-711108-000, EECW North Header Strainer A, excessive packing leakage
Work Order # 09-714993-000, RHRSW discharge check valve leaking
Work Order # 111481416, Replace Pump Assembly for C3 EECW Pump Upper Shaft, Rev 1
TVAN Calculation R14980819102, RHR Heat Exchanger Tube Plugging Analysis for Power Uprates,
Rev 0
NPG Calculation B90881020212, Diesel Generator Heat Exchanger in Series Analysis, Rev 0
TVAN Calculation R14001016138, Diesel Generator Jacket Water Cooler Capacity and Tube
Pluggage, Rev 0
Section 1R08: Inservice Inspection Activities
Procedures
GE-UT-511, Procedure for the Automated Examination of Core Spray Piping Welds Contained within
the Reactor Pressure Vessel, Revision 7
N-PT-9, Liquid Penetrant Examination of ASME and ANSI Code Components and Welds, Revision
0034
N-UT-64, Generic Procedure for the Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Pipe Welds, Revision 0011
N-UT-66, Generic Procedure for the Ultrasonic Examination of Weld Overlay Austenitic Pipe Weld,
Revision 0006
N-UT-76, Generic Procedure for the Ultrasonic Examination of Ferritic Pipe Welds, Revision 0007
N-VT-1, Visual Examination for ASME Section XI Preservice and Inservice, Revision 0044
N-UT-84, Generic Procedure for the Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic and Ferritic
Pipe Welds, Revision 0000
NETP-112, BWR Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals Inspections (RPVII), Revision 0000
54-ISI-363-05, Remote Underwater In-Vessel Visual Inspection of Reactor Pressure Vessel
Internals, Components, and Associated Repairs in Boiling Water Reactors, Revision 10/21/2008
54-ISI-850-007, Manual Ultrasonic Examination of BWR Reactor Vessel Nozzle Inner Radius
Regions and Nozzle to Shell Welds (inner 15%), Revision 9/7/2010
PDI-UT-6, Generic Procedure for Ultrasonic Examination of Reactor Pressure Vessel Welds,
Revision 3/17/2009
Corrective Action Documents
Problem Evaluation Report (PER) 206335 dated 11/03/2009
PER 215277 dated 02/04/2010
PER 221140 dated 03/15/2010
PER 221482 dated 03/17/2010
PER 221483 dated 03/17/2010
PER 221484 dated 03/17/2010
PER 221847 dated 03/20/2010
PER 221974 dated 03/21/2010
PER 222901 dated 03/28/2010
PER 222907 dated 03/28/2010
PER 223213 dated 03/30/2010
PER 223218 dated 03/30/2010
PER 223212 dated 03/30/2010
PER 223568 dated 04/01/2010
PER 223920 dated 04/05/2010
PER 223944 dated 04/05/2010
PER 221945 dated 04/05/2010
PER 286212 dated 11/18/2010
Other Documents
UT Examination of DSCS-2-14 weld pipe to elbow for Core Spray System
UT Examination of DSCS-2-03 weld valve to penetration for Core Spray System
UT Examination of DSCS-2-01 weld valve to pipe for Core Spray System
UT Examination of DSCS-2-02 weld elbow to valve for Core Spray System
VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-R-266 support
VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-H-32 rigid hanger
VT-3 Examination of RHR-2-H-371 support
NDE Qualification summaries and PDI for various personnel
Welder certification summaries for various welding technicians
SPP-9.1-2 Notification of Indication form NOI No. U1R8-001 MSB-1-1
SPP-9.1-2 Notification of Indication form NOI No. U1R8-007 FLG HD-1-1
Areva Report on Browns Ferry Unit 2 Cycle 16 Indication Notification Report for Reactor Pressure
Vessel Internals Inspection
Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals Inspections (RPVII) Inspection Scope Unit 2 Refueling Outage 16
(U2R16 - Spring 2011)
Section 1R12: Maintenance Effectiveness
PER 164013, U1 Main Turbine TGOP drawing and wiring discrepancies
PER 229613, 3A 480V Shutdown Board de-energized during planned transfer
PER 232563, 2D 480V RMOV Board
PER 276854, Maintenance Rule (a)(1) plan needed for 480V functions 574(B) and 574(E)
PER 164083, U1 Main Turbine TGOP drawing and wiring discrepancies
PER 165668, Normal Feeder breaker for 2D 480 RMOV board
PER 170595, 2B 480V Shutdown Board alternate feeder breaker
PER 229613, 3A 480V Shutdown Board deenergized
SPP-6.6, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting - 10CFR 50.65, Rev. 09
0-TI-346, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting - 10CFR 50.65, Rev. 35
System Health Report for system 574 from 10/1/2010 to 1/31/2011
Apparent Cause Evaluation fro PER 276854
BFN-0-11-005, PRA Evaluation Response for MR unavailability for System 574
Unit 1,2 and 3 Function 574-B & 574-E 480V Power Supply and Buses System (a)(1) Plan
SR 343637, Maintenance Rule Procedural Guidance
SPP-6.6, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting - 10CFR 50.65, Rev. 09
0-TI-346, Maintenance Rule Performance Indicator Monitoring, Trending and Reporting - 10CFR 50.65, Rev. 35
Operating Experience Report Template updated February 18, 2010
U2 & 3 Function 085-B & D (a)(1) Plan, Rev. 2
U2 & 3 Function 085-B & D (a)(1) Plan, Rev. 3
MREP Meeting Minutes for 1/19/2011
Cause Determination and Evaluation (CDE) 725
Cause Determination and Evaluation (CDE) 906
CRD Pump 3B Unavailability spreadsheet Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011
CRD Pump 3A Unavailability spreadsheet Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011
CRD Pump 2A Unavailability spreadsheet Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011
CRD Pump reliability data Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011
SR 305565, replace the 2A CRD pump with a new stainless steel (SS) pump
SR 305568, replace the 3A CRD pump with a new pump
SR 305576, replace the 1A CRD pump with a new SS pump
WO 111816025, replace the 2A CRD pump
WO 111816058, replace the 3A CRD pump
WO 111816086, replace the 1A CRD pump
U1, U2, U3 CRD System Health Report dated 10/1/2010 - 1/31/2011
Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Drawing 3-45E768-8, Emergency Equipment Diesel Generator 3D Schematic Diagram, Rev. 14
Drawing 3-45E768-15, Wiring Diagram 4160 Shutdown Aux. Power Schematic diagram, Rev. 11
EPI-0-000-BKR015, 4KV Wyle/Siemens Horizontal Vacuum Circuit Breaker (Type-3AF) and
Compartment Maintenance, Rev. 29
PRA Evaluation Response BFN-3-11-013
SR 322335, Question of LCO Entry Time
SR 322537, C DG Turbocharger Oil Filter Oil Leak
SR 322543, NRC Identified DG Walkdown Items
SR 322665, Delay Door #510 Needs New Knob and Latch Set
NPG-SPP-09.11, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Program, Rev. 00
BFN-0-11-008, PRA Evaluation Response dated January 21, 2011
BFN-0-11-008 Rev. 1, PRA Evaluation Response dated January 25, 2011
PER 171722
Apparent Cause Evaluation (ACE) for PER 171722 dated January 27, 2010
U2R16 ORAM Evaluation 2/12/11
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Outage Risk Assessment Report Unit 2 Cycle 16
EWR11MEB329036, LPRM and OPDRV, dated February 4, 2011
2-POI-200.5, Operations with Potential for Draining the Reactor Vessel/Cavity, Rev. 13
PRA Evaluation Response BFN-0-11-019
PRA Evaluation Response BFN-0-11-019, Revision 1
PRA Evaluation Response BFN-0-11-019, Revision 2
Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations
2-SR-3.5.1.6(RHR I), Quarterly RHR System Rated Flow Test Loop I, Rev. 33
General Design Criteria Document BFN-50-7074, Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 20
PER 315818
SR 314747
Functional Evaluation for SR 314747, Rev. 0
SR 316855
0-TI-362, Inservice Testing of Pumps and Valves, Rev. 26
2-TI-322, RHR Heat Exchanger Testing, Rev. 03
BFN-50-7074, System Design Criteria Document , RHR System, Rev. 20
PER 305861, Filter Replacements Going Late
Functional Evaluation, Diesel Generator Lube Oil Filter Replacement, Revisions 1, 2 and 3.
WO 111330818, D/G A
WO 111330842, D/G B
WO 111330860, D/G C
WO 111330872, D/G D
WO 111330876, D/G 3A
WO 111330975, D/G 3B
WO 111330985, D/G 3C
WO 111330989, D/G 3D
PER 331104, Questions concerning FE
PER 328682, D/G Mission Time
PER 332999, Interim Measures Not Performed As Required Per FE
BFN-VTD-E147-0020, Electro-Motive 645E4 Turbocharged Engine Manual Rev. 0
BFN-VTD-E147-0200, Electro-Motive Maintenance Instruction Lube Oil Filtration, Rev. 0
PER 242991, 3B Cylinder 14 Vibration
PER 244412, 3C Cylinder 3 Firing Early
PER 246551, A D/G Engine Analysis Results
Preliminary Functional Evaluation PER 242991, 3B Diesel Generator Engine Analysis Results
Functional Evaluation PER 242991, Extension Request extension date 5/13/11
Preliminary Functional Evaluation PER 244412, 3C Diesel Generator Engine Analysis Results
Functional Evaluation PER 244412, Extension Request extension date 7/31/11
Preliminary Functional Evaluation PER 246551, A Diesel Generator Engine Analysis Results
Functional Evaluation PER 246551, Extension Request extension date 3/31/11
Dynalco Analysis Reports for Diesel Generators A, 3B, 3C dated 8/22/10, 8/1/10 and 8/15/10,
respectively
WO 111283409
Engineering Work Request 09-MEB-999-023, Mission Times for Various SSCs
PER 328682, No Clear Mission Times for D/Gs
SR 329462, Perform inspection of 3C D/G cylinder #3
1-SR-3.5.1.1(RHRII), RHR System Venting Loop II
2-SR-3.5.1.1(RHR II), RHR System Venting Loop II
Drawing 1-47E811-1, Flow Diagram Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 25
Drawing 3-A-12337-M-3A, Cast Steel Pressure Seal Angle Valve with Limitorque SMB-5T Operator
(Nuclear) Assembly, Rev. 2
Drawing C-12337-7-3A, Cast Steel Pressure Seal Angle Valve Special Disc Skirt, Rev. 0
Drawing C-12337-8-1, Cast Steel Pressure Seal Angle Valve with Limitorque SMB-5T Operator & V-
Notched Disc Detail of Special Stem, Rev. 0
General Design Criteria Document BFN-50-7074, Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 20
Operator Logs, 2/18/09 - 3/13/09
PER 271338, 1-FCV-74-66 Valve Failure A Level Root Cause
PER 303097, Units 2 and 3 FE for RHR Outboard Isolation Valves
Sketch Showing Assembled Parts for Conversion to V-Notch Disc, Dated June 5, 1975
Technical Specifications and Bases 3.5.1 ECCS-Operating, Amendment 269 and Rev. 53
respectively
U1R8 PORC Presentation, 1-FCV-74-66 Valve Failure, PER 271338 A Level Root Cause
WO 111569660, 1-FCV-74-66 Troubleshooting of Failure to Pass Flow
WO 06-724612-000, 1-FCV-74-66 Will Not Close-Limit Switches
WO 05-722286-001, 1-MVOP-74-66 Anti-Rotation Device Needs Adjustment
Functional Evaluation for PER 248261 & PER 248262
Apparent Cause Evaluation for PERs 248261 & 248262
Drawing 1-47E225-101-1, Unit 1 Harsh Environmental Data Figures, Rev. 01
1-ARP-9-3B, Alarm Response Procedure for 1-XA-55-3B, Rev. 26
BFN-50-7064A, General Design Criteria Document for Primary Containment System, Rev. 24
1-EOI-2, Primary Containment Control Emergency Operating Instruction Flow Chart, Rev. 1
EOI-2, Primary Containment Control EOI Bases, Rev. 0
0-AOI-57-1A, Loss of Offsite Power (161 and 500kV)/Station Blackout, Rev. 77
SR 335929 Drywell temperature indication drift
Functional Evaluation for PER 242068
PER 279760, potential water traps for DW pressure instruments
PER 309251, Drywell pressure monitoring operator work-around
LCOTR 3-0664-OWA-2011-0002, Operator Challenge for drywell pressure monitoring
1-SR-2, Instrument Checks and Observations, Rev. 23
3-SR-2, Instrument Checks and Observations, Rev. 67
OPDP-1, Conduct of Operations, Rev. 18
WO#: 111880010, Contingency WO to calibrate DW pressure instrumentation
WO#: 111880011, Contingency WO to blow down process line at DW instrument panels
Justification for deferral of non-conforming conditions for PER 219159/242068
OPDP-11, Operational Decision-Making Issue Evaluation Process, Rev. 01
Drawing 3-43E766-15, Wiring Diagram 4160 Shutdown Auxiliary Power Schematic Diagram, Rev. 11
Drawing 3-43E766-24, Wiring Diagram 4160 Shutdown Auxiliary Power Schematic Diagram, Rev. 9
Drawing 3-43E768-8, Emergency Equipment Diesel Generator Schematic Diagram, Rev. 14
EPI-0-000-BKR15, 4KV Wyle/Siemens Horizontal Vacuum Circuit Breaker (Type-3AF) and
Compartment Maintenance
NPG-SPP-6.2, Preventive Maintenance, Rev. 3
PER 322150, Work Order to Replace Relay
PER 322640, 3ED 4KV Shutdown Board STA Switch Failure
PER 324038, PM Deferral on 3ED 4KV Shutdown Board Normal Feeder Breaker
SR325963, Breaker 1834 Inspection
SR325965, Breaker 1832 Inspection
SR325968, Breaker 1712 Inspection
SR325969, Breaker 1342 Inspection
SR325970, PM Deferral Extent of Condition Work Orders
SR325973, Breaker 1622 Inspection
Section 1R17: Evaluations of Changes, Tests, or Experiments and Permanent Plant
Modifications
Full Evaluations
DCN 67409, LPCI MG Set Abandonment, Rev.0
DCN 67410, LPCI MG Set Abandonment, Rev.0
DCN 69327, Revise Design Output To Allow Repair Of Valves As Needed, Rev. 0
DCN 63290A, Add Provision To Manually Open 2, 3-FCV-066-0028, Off-Gas Outlet Isolation Valves,
Rev. 0
EDC 69891A, Change U2 HPCI Exhaust Discharge Valve to Normally Closed, Rev. 0
EDC 69619A, Issue Design Output Document for Calc MDQ 0-9999-2004-0040, Rev. 0
EDC 69617A, Allow For Spring Replacement to Improve Pressure Cracking of Check Valve, Rev. 0
EDC 69382A, Allow Bypassing Of Degraded Battery Cells, Rev. 0
EDC 69701, Eliminate Or Revise Several Time Critical Operator Manual Actions For Appendix R
Safe Shut Down, Rev. 0
Screened Out Items
DCN 69385, Replace 3-FCV-001-055, Rev.0
DCN 69773, Replace Recirculation Pump Cooling Water Piping With Fatigue Resistant Piping,
Rev. 0
DCN 69169, Replace Valves, Rev.0
DCN 69226, Replace Existing Valves With An Improved Valve Design To Enhance Equipment
Reliability, Rev. 0
DCN 66433, Replace The Four Existing Control Air Compressors With Two Centrifugal Type
Compressors, Rev. 3
DCN 69386, Replace Obsolete Diesel Generator Speed Switches, Rev.0
DCN 69895A, Perform Jog Updates for valve 1MVOP 73, 40 and 44, Rev. 0
DCN 69284A, Install Conax Seals for All Inboard MSIV Valves Limit Switches 3 and 4, Rev. 0
DCN 69826A, Correct Electrical Separations Issue On Refueling Zone Radiation Monitor, Rev. 0
DCN 69528A, Replace ASCO Solenoid Valve with Similar AVCO Valves, Rev. 1
DCN 69786A, Appendix R Improvements, Rev. 1
DCN 69032, Replace Obsolete PCB With Current Model, Rev. 2
DCN 69039A, There Is A Potential Network Failure Mode, Rev. 1
EDC 69426A, Revise Appendix R Manual Actions Calculation To Update HVAC Manual Actions,
Rev. 0
EDC 69366A, Revise Notes on Flow Diagrams to Quantify Thermal Mixing Requirements
Modifications
DCN 67324, RTO/S Modify FWCS Software For EPU Impact, Rev. A
DCN 69409, EHC Software Upgrade, Rev. A
DCN 69901, Perform Jog Updates for Valve 1-FCV-75-25, Rev. A
DCN 69332, Replacement Motor has Higher HP Affects Single Line/TOL Size, Rev. A
DCN 66315, Modify MSIV Internal Configuration As Needed For EPU, Rev. A
DCN 69448, Replace valves 1-FCV-071-0025 And 1-FCV-071-0034, Rev. A
Basis Documents
Technical Specifications, Current
Updated Final Safety Analysis, Current
Corrective Action Documents Reviewed
PER 276169, 10CFR 50.59 Screen needs revision
PER 137067, 50.59 deficiency for WO modification 05-712439-000
PER 137068, 50.59 screen deficiency for DCN 51688A (changes to HP Turbine for EPU)
PER 137064, 50.59 screen review deficiency for TACF 3-07-006-024
PER 125392, MSRV Air Accumulator Low Alarm
PER 159989, MSRV Air Accumulator Low Alarm
PER 276169, 10CFR 50.59 Screen Needs Revision
PER 119848, U1 Foxboro Network Failure Modes
Procedures
1-SI-4.7.A.2.g-3/32b, LLRT Control Air Penetration X-22, Rev. 4
3-AOI-66-2, Offgas Post Treatment Hi Hi Hi, Rev. 10
3-SR-3.6.1.3.5(RHR II), RHR System MOV Operability LOOP II, Rev. 9
DS-E2.02, Single Point Failure for Power Gen Reliability, Rev. 6
DS-E12.6.3, Aux and Control Power Cable Sizing Up to 15kv, Rev. 10
NPG-SPP-09.3, Plant Modifications and Engineering Change Control, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-12.7, Computer Software Control, Rev. 0
SPP-8.3-2, Post Modification Testing of FCV-74-66, Rev. 009
SPP-9.4, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments, Rev. 8
Work Orders and Completed Procedures
WO-111492465
WO-09-720770-000
1-SI-4.7.A-2-G-3/74a-LLRT Results for Valve 1-FCV-73-53, dated 10/31/2008
1-SI-4.7.A-2-G-3/75a-LLRT Results for Valve 1-FCV-74-25, dated 11/15/2008
1-SR-3.6.1.3.5(SD), Valves Cycled During Cold Shutdown, dated 02/28/2009
1-SR-3.6.1.3.5(SD), Valves Cycled During Cold Shutdown, dated 10/30/2010
3-SR-3.3.3.1.4(H II), Position Indicators for RHR System II Valves, dated. 04/12/2008
3-SR-3.5.1.7, Main and Booster Pump Set Flow Rate Test, dated 02/26/2009
2-SR-3.5.1.7, Main and Booster Pump Set Flow Rate Test, dated 01/14/2009
1-SR-3.5.1.7, Main and Booster Pump Set Flow Rate Test, dated 04/30/2009
3-SR-3.5.1.7, Main and Booster Pump Set Flow Rate Test, dated 05/23/2009
2-SR-3.5.1.7, HPCI Comprehensive Flow Testing, dated. 06/09/2009
1-SR-3.5.1.7, Main and Booster Pump Set Flow Rate Test, dated 07/26/2009
PMTI-69409, Unit 1 EHC Software Enhancement, dated 10/26/2010
Calculations
CD-Q3001-910421, Pipe Stress Analysis of Stress Problem No. N1-301-3R, Rev. 15
CD-Q3001-910436, Pipe Stress Analysis of Stress Problem No. N1-301-1RA, Rev. 16
CD-Q3001-910569, Pipe Stress Analysis of Stress Problem No. N1-301-2RB/N1-373-10R, Rev. 21
CD-Q3001-910421, Pipe Stress Analysis of Stress Problem No. N1-301-4R, Rev.13
CDQ10720031377, Pipe Stress Analysis of Stress Problem No. N1-171-51R, -83R, Rev. 4
CD-Q3074-920008, Summary of Piping Analysis to Justify Weight Increase, Rev. 12
CD-Q3074-920006, Summary of Piping Analysis, Rev. 017
EDQ0999910155, Mini-Calc for Cable Ampacity Study V4/V5, Rev. 093
EDQ3057920035, Diesel Load Study, Rev. 032
EDQ0999920079, Mini-Calc for Cable Ampacity in Tray , Rev. 060
EDQ0009880523, Fuse Program Panel, Rev. 045
EDN2046950051, Reactor Feedwater Level Control System Software Quality Assurance
Documentation, Rev. 12
EDQ024820030002, 4kV Shutdown Boards A, B, C, D and 3 EB 250V DC Battery Load Study,
Voltage Drop, and Short Circuit Calculation, Rev. 9
EDQ2000870046, Load Study - Diesel Generator Batteries, Rev. 12
MDQ107120020086, MOV 1-FCV-71-25,Operator Requirements And Capabilities, Rev. 3
MDQ107120020093, MOV 1-FCV-71-34,Operator Requirements And Capabilities, Rev. 3
MDQ107520020066, Valve Operator Requirements and Capabilities, Rev. 3
MDQ0999980001, MOV Calculation Input Parameters, Rev. 006
MDQ3074920438, MOV Operator Requirements and Capabilities, Rev. 4
MDQ099920020040, HPCI and RCIC Testing Requirements, Rev. 006
NDQ099920080001, Appendix R TMG Analysis for Loss of HVAC, Rev. 0
NDQ0999910033, Safe Shutdown Analysis, Rev. 23
Drawings
0-47E235-71-1, Mechanical RCIC System Insulation Boundaries, Rev. 3
1-47E813-1, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System, Rev. 33
1-47E610-71-1, Mechanical Control Diagram RCIC System, Rev. 17
1-47E1847-6, I&C Flow Diagram CA System, Rev. 029
1-47E1847-10, I&C Flow Diagram CA System, Rev. 018
2-45E2690-41, Network Diagram, Rev. 0
2-47E809-2, Flow Diagram Off-Gas System, Rev. 34
3-45E767-5, Wiring Diagram Diesel Generator Schematic Diagram, Rev. 20
3-93-14962, Weld Ends, Carbon Steel Globe Valve with SMB-2-60 Limotorque Operator
3-47E858-1 RO33/ RO64 dated August 11,2010- Flow Diagram RHR Service Water system
3-47E610-23-1, Mechanical Control Diagram RHR Service water system, Rev. 23
3-47E610-23-3, Mechanical Control Diagram RHR Service water system, Rev. 26
3-47E814-1, Flow Diagram Core Spray System, Rev. 034
3-47E610-75-1, Mechanical Control CS System, Rev. 023
3-47E610-74-1, Mechanical Control RHR System, Rev. 030
3-47E911-1, Flow Diagram RHR System, Rev. R004
3-47E809-2, Flow Diagram Off-Gas System, Rev. 27
Other Documents
WEIR Report 305-90431, 26 MSIV Weak Link Analysis, Rev.5
WEIR Report 303-90431, Seismic Analysis for Atwood & Morrill 26 Size Y Type Main Steam
Isolation Valve, Rev.7
WEIR Report 304-90431, MSIV Pressure Drop and Weight Change Calculations for Browns Ferry
Nuclear Power Station, Rev.5
Flowserve Report RAL-20548, Design, Seismic & Weak Link Analysis Report- Size 2 Class 900
Carbon Steel Globe Valve with Limitorque SMB-000 Actuator, Rev.0
Engine Systems Inc. Report ESI-EMR-08-02 Reporting Results of EMI/RFI Qualification Testing for
Speed Switch P/N: ESI50213Q and Power Supply P/N: ESI50211, Rev.0
040219-ARP721DG0, Reverse Eng. RHRSW Throttle Bushing, dated. 08/10/2009
Byron Jackson Main HPCI Pump Curve Drawing, dated. 10/14/1968
Byron Jackson HPCI Booster Pump Curve Drawing, dated. 09/30/1968
Vendor Manual, Fisher 1051 & 1052 F&G Actuators, July 2006
Unit 1 Foxboro I/A Network Switch Upgrade, Software Verification & Validation Report, Rev. 0
NEI 96-07, Guidelines for 10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Rev. 1
DCN 51138, Feedwater and Reactor Feedwater Control System, Rev. A
BFN-ENG-F-11-004, 10CFR50.59 Plant Modification Process Self Assessment Report
QA-BF-10-021, Assessment of 10CFR50.59 Implementation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
PERs Generated as a Result of the Inspection
PER 313398, NRC identified that potential common mode failures not consistently evaluated in
design process
PER 318061, NRC identified that reliability of subject components not consistently addressed in
design process
PER 318639, DCN 63290A screening should have denoted a yes answer for Question 2 and
potentially requires revision of associated evaluation
PER 319195, DCN 69826A screening did not contain sufficient information as a stand-alone
document
PER 319200, DCN 69426A screening did not contain sufficient information as a stand-alone
document
PER 319217, Cyber Security Assessment not performed for DCN 69409A per procedure SPP-2.6
Section 1R19: Post-Maintenance Testing
3-SIMI-3B, Reactor Feedwater System Scaling and Setpoint Documents, Rev. 85
SR 311992, PMT Needed to be More Specific
WO 111841543, BFN-3-LS-3-58C1 Status LED, Setpoint and Relay Output Functions
0-SR-3.8.1.1(B), Diesel Generator B Monthly Operability Test, Rev. 45
0-OI-67, Emergency Equipment Cooling Water System, Rev. 91
0-SI-3.2.4(DG B) EECW Check Valve Test On Diesel Generator B, Rev. 3
MCI-0-082-CLR001, Standby Diesel Engine Water Coolers Disassembly, Inspection, Rework, and
Reassembly, Rev. 34
MPI-0-082-INS002, Standby Diesel Engine 24 Month Inspection, Rev. 35
0-TI-230V, Vibration Program, Rev. 7
WO 10-710225-000, Heat Exchanger Cleaning
WO 111308976, Lube Oil and Fuel Filter Replacement
ODMI for Diesel Generator Vibration associated with PER Number 143225, dated 8/12/2008
UFSAR 8.5 Standby AC Power Supply and Distribution
PER 315820, D/G Outboard Bearing approaching ODMI Value
PER 301505
NEDP-20, Conduct of The Engineering Organization, Rev. 12
NEDP-20, Conduct of The Engineering Organization, Rev. 15
BFN System Monitoring Plan for the raw cooling water system
3-SI-4.5.C.1(2), EECW Pump Operation, performed on 2/11/2011
3-SI-4.5.C.1(2), EECW Pump Operation. Performed on 2/12/2011
WO 111481416, Replace C3 EECW Pump Upper Shaft
MCI-0-023-PMP002, Emergency Equipment Cooling Water and Residual Heat Removal Service
Water Disassembly, Inspection, Rework, and Reassembly
PER 257317
P ER 321517
SR 326818
SR 322684
2-SR-3.5.1.6(RHR I-COMP), RHR Loop I Comprehensive Pump Test, Rev. 3
PER 342409, Realignment of RHR Motor
Predictive Maintenance Report, Vibration Analysis Assessment 2A RHR Motor, 3/23/11
2-SR-3.6.1.3.5(SD), Valves Cycled During Cold Shutdown, Rev. 12
2-SR-3.3.3.1.4(HII), Verification of Remote Position Indications for RHR System II Valves
2-SI-3.2.74(RHR II),
2-SR-3.5.1.6(RHR II-COMP), RHR Loop II Comprehensive Pump Test
2-SI-3.3.1.A, Vessel Hydro
ECI-0-000-BKR008, Testing and Troubleshooting of Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Motor Starter
Overload Relays, Rev. 92
ECI-0-000-MOV009, Testing of Motor Operated Valve Using MOVATS Universal Diagnostic System
(UDS) and Viper 20, Rev. 23
EPI-0-000-MOV001, Electrical Preventive Maintenance for Limitorque Motor Operated Valves,
Rev. 53
EPI-0-000-MCC001, Maintenance and Inspection of 480VAC and 250VDC Motor Control Centers,
Rev. 71
MCI-0-74-VLV002, Residual Heat Removal Motor Operated Valves FCV-74-47, -48, -53, and -67
Disassembly, Inspection, Rework, and Reassembly, Rev.14
MPI-0-000-ACT001, Preventive Maintenance for Limitorque Operators, Rev. 37
WO 09-727665-000, JOG Replace 74-67 Disc and Relap Valve Seats
WO 09-727665-001, MOVATS for 74-67
WO 110689220, PM/Testing/Inspection Limitorque MOV 74-67
WO 10676572, Limitorque PM on 74-67
WO 110689184, Breaker PM 480V RMOV BD 2E Compt 2C
Section 1R20: Refueling and Other Outage Activities
3-GOI-100-1A, Unit Startup, Rev. 92
3-GOI-200-2, Primary Containment Initial Entry and Closeout Inspection, Rev. 30
3-OI-47, Turbine-Generator System, Rev. 91
3-SR-3.3.1.1.5, SRM and IRM Overlap Verification, Rev. 5
3-SR-3.3.1.2.4, Source Range Monitor System Count Rate and Signal to Noise Ration Check,
Rev. 9
3-SR-3.4.9.1(1), Reactor Heatup and Cooldown Rate Monitoring, Rev. 17
SPP-10.4, Reactivity Management Program, Rev. 09
SR304778
SR 308587, Questions on performance of 3-SR-3.3.1.1.5
SR 313062
PER 308587
Functional Evaluation for PER 303097
2-GOI-100-3B, Refueling Operations (Reactor Cavity Letdown and Vessel Re-Assembly), Rev. 50
2-OI-74, Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 156
2-OI-74, Attachment 1, Valve Lineup Checklist Unit 2, Rev. 139
Drawing 2-47E811-1, Flow Diagram Residual Heat Removal System, Rev. 66
OPDP-1, Conduct of Operations, Rev. 19
Operator Logs, dated March 24 - 25, 2011
PER 344533, Inadvertent Vessel Drain Down
SR 343991, Inadvertent Vessel Drain Down
TVA NPG - Quick Human Error Analysis Tool, SR 343991
Section 1R22: Surveillance Testing
0-SR-3.6.4.1.3, Combined Zone Secondary Containment Drawdown and Integrity Test, Rev. 16,
completed February 8, 2011
0-TI-237, Secondary Containment Penetration Breach Analysis, Rev. 13, completed February 9,
2011
0-TI-237, Secondary Containment Penetration Breach Analysis, Rev. 12, completed October 3, 2008
0-TI-412, Work Permits, Rev. 24
Electronic mail from David Ford to Management, Subject: Priority List, dated December 14, 2010
List of Closed Secondary Containment Work Orders, dated February 22, 2010
List of Open Secondary Containment Work Orders, dated February 22, 2010
Technical Specifications and Bases 3.6.4.1 Secondary Containment, Amendment 251 and Rev. 29
respectively
UFSAR Section 5.3 Secondary Containment System, BFN-22
Technical Specifications and Bases 3.3.4.2, Anticipated Transient Without Scram Recirculation
Pump Trip (ATWS-RPT) Instrumentation, Amendment 213
Section 2RS1: Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Control
Procedures, Guidance Documents, and Manuals
NPG-SPP-05.0, Radiological and Chemistry Control, Rev. 0
NPG-SPP-05.1, Radiological Controls, Rev. 2
RCI-1.1, Radiation Operations Program Implementation, Revision 144
RCI-1.2, Radiation, Contamination and Airborne Surveys, Revision 12
RCI-17, Control of High Radiation Areas and Very High Radiation Areas, Revision 68
RCI-9.1, Radiation Work Permits, Revision 67
RCI-26, Radiation Protection Department Standards and Expectations, Revision 18
RCI-34, Remote Monitoring, Revision 10
RCI-40.0, RP Actions for Operation's Unit 0 (Common) Procedural Hold Points, Revision 11
RCI-40.1, RP Actions for Operation's Unit 1 Procedural Hold Points, Revision 16
RCI-40.2, RP Actions for Operation's Unit 2 Procedural Hold Points, Revision 21
RCI-40.3, RP Actions for Operation's Unit 3 Procedural Hold Points, Revision 19
RCDP-1, Conduct of Radiological Controls, Rev. 3
RCDP-3, Administration of Radiation Work Permits (RWPs), Rev. 2
Browns Ferry Technical Specification 5.7 Administrative Controls-High Radiation Area
Records and Data
0-TI-540, Storage of Material in the spent Fuel Storage Pool (SFSP) and Transfer Canal (U1/U2),
Rev. 1
(Annual Inventory Of Non-Fuel SNM and Other Items (Trash) In Unit 1, 2 And 3 Spent Fuel
Pools Performed 7/14,-15 and 21/ 2010 Respectively.)
Browns ferry nonexempt byproduct and source material source list
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Quality Assurance Fleetwide Radiation Protection Organizational
Effectiveness Assessment report - QA-BF-10-017, dated 10/14/2010
Radiation Work Permits
RWP 10170025 Unit 1 RFO 8 Reactor Building RP Support
RWP 10180077 Unit 1 RFO 8 Dry Well Rad Waste Support
RWP 10180186 Unit 1 Primary Dry Well Primary System Pressure Test
RWP 10358888 Unit 3 Dry Well Inspection/Repairs at Approximately 20% Power Level
RWP 10358889 Unit 3 Dry Well Initial Dry Well Entry Approximate 20% Power Level
RWP 10380059 Unit 3 Cycle 14 Dry Well Shielding and Insulation Support
Radiation Surveys
Survey # 122210-10, M0464 ISFSI Pad, 12/22/2010
Survey # 102010-06, M0464 ISFSI Pad, 10/20/2010
Survey # 021010-15, M0464 ISFSI Pad, 2/10/2010
Survey # 012011-15, Unit 1 RXB 565 DW Access, 1/20/2011
Survey #102910-38, Unit 1 RXB 565' Tip Room, 10/29/2010
Survey # 081309-3, Unit 2 RXB 565' Tip Room, 8/13/2009
Survey # 072307-3, Unit 3 RXB 565' Tip Room, 7/23/2007
Corrective Action Program (CAP) Documents
PER 215340 RX1 North East Quad Was Posted As A HRA Due To Elevated Dose Rates On The
RWCU Resin Line In The Overhead.
PER 221481 This SR Is To Document a Trend PER For Workers Failing to Recognize and Obey
High Radiation Area (HRA) postings.
PER 139212 Nuclear Security Officer Violated a High Radiation Area, Contaminated Area Boundary
(Excluded from RCA Required RPM, PM and Site VP Signatures To Get Back In.)
PER 221112 Individual Entered a Posted High Radiation Area on the Wrong RWP
PER 222492 Worker Fails to Follow RP instructions
PER 222888 A Radiation Protection Tech Intercepts Two AUOs Attempting to Enter DW exclusion
area.
PER 151501Two AUOs Failed To Log Off Locked High Rad RWP After Exiting Unit 3 DW.
PER 246807 Individual Entered the RCA On The Wrong RWP
PER 330414 Byproduct Material Was Identified At The Bellefonte In-Processing Facility at
Hollywood, AL.
Section 2RS2: Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls
Procedures, Guidance Documents and Manuals
Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Long-Term Collective Radiation
Exposure Reduction Plan 2010-2015
TVA Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Fiscal Year 2009 Annual ALARA Report
RCI-9.1 BFN Radiation Work Permits, Rev 67
NPG-SPP-05.2, ALARA Program, Rev. 01
NPG-SPP-05.2.1, Operational ALARA Planning and Controls, Rev. 0
RCI-42, Radiation Worker Guide and Expectations, Rev. 1
Records and Data
ALARA Planning Report 11-0063, U2R18 Outage- Reactor Bldg Torus underwater inspection/
Desludge/ Coatings Repair
ALARA Planning Report 11-0046, U2R16 Outage- Snubber Maintenance
ALARA Planning Report 11-0041, U2R16 Outage- Refuel Floor Activities
ALARA Planning Report 11-0042, U2R16 Outage- Drywell Scaffold Support
ALARA Planning Report 11-0049, U2R16 Outage- A & C RHR Motor Replacements
ALARA Planning Report 11-0048, U2R16 Outage- Remove/Test/Reinstall MSRVs
ALARA Planning Report 11-0031, U2R16 Outage- Maintenance on the RHR/Core Spray/ RCIC/
HPCI/ MS Valves to meet JOG Requirements
ALARA Planning Report 10-0020, U1R8 Outage- Scaffolding Support
ALARA Planning Report- Post Job Report 10-0020- U1R8 Outage scaffolding support
ALARA Planning Report 10-0032, U1R8 Outage- Refuel floor outage support
ALARA Planning Report- Post Job Report 10-0032, U1R8 Outage-Refuel floor outage support
RWPS
280167 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
280165 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
280166 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
280115 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
280116 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
270215 Rev 0, Unit 2 Reactor Building All Elevations
270215 Rev 1, Unit 2 Reactor Building All Elevations
290001 Rev 0, Unit 2 Reactor Building Elevation 664
280045 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
280046 Rev 0, Unit 2 Drywell All Elevations
Radiological Surveys
030111-17, M0249 Unit 2 RXB 565 General Area
2811-2, M0184 Unit 2 RXB 551 Top of Torus
2911-5, M0297 Unit 2 RXB 541 SW Quad
21611-9, M0082 Unit 2 RXB 519SW Quad
2311-27, M0082 Unit 2 RXB 519 SW Quad
CAP Documents
PER 239813- MMG Shop ALARA estimate 248% under dose received WW1027
PER 223264- Bad planning causes the receiving of uncalled for and wasted dose, again.
PER 222829- Bad planning causes the receiving of uncalled for and wasted dose.
PER 320404- While performing 1-SR-3.5.1.1, I&C exceeded dose goal due to procedure non-
compliance
PER 244600- High Radiation gates are increasing dose during AUO rounds
PER 221989- An RSC meeting was convened to review the outage dose goal for revision
Section 2RS3: In-Plant Airborne Radioactivity Control and Mitigation
Procedures, Guidance Documents, and Manuals
RCI-3.1, Respiratory Protection Program Implementation, Rev. 33
NPG-SPP-05.10, Radiological Respiratory Protection Program, Rev. 0
EPIP-12, Emergency Equipment and Supplies, Rev. 8
FP-0-049-CMP001, Operation of Breathing Air Compressors, Rev. 5
RCI-11.2, Radiation Protection Airborne Instrument Maintenance, Rev. 2
RCTP-101, Operation of the Mask Fit System, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-03.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 1
Records and Data
SCBA Air Compressor Gas Quality Testing Results, 12/9/10
Low Pressure Supplied Air Compressor Gas Quality Testing Results, 10/5/09, 12/16/09, 2/15/10,
2/26/10, 6/4/10, 10/12/10, 12/3/10, 2/7/11
RWP 11270178, U2R16 Outage Rx Bldg Jog Valve Work, Rev. 0
ALARA Planning Report 11-31, U2R16 Outage Jog Valve Work
TEDE-ALARA Evaluation 11-34, Breach Valve 2-FCV-74-53/67/57/61
Airborne Radiation Survey 11-20074, Breach Valve 2-FCV-74-57
Airborne Radiation Survey 11-20077, Breach Valve 2-74-52
Radiological Controls Qualification Report, Mechanical Maintenance, Health Physics, and
Operations
MSA Authorized Repair Center Certificates, 9/30/10
SCBA ProCheck3 Tests, JZ157574, 9/17/09 and 3/15/11
SCBA ProCheck3 Test, JZ173978, 3/4/10
SCBA ProCheck3 Test, JZ173952, 12/23/09
CAP Documents
QA-BF-10-017, RP Organizational Effectiveness Assessment
SR 332590, Some SCBA units have exceeded grace period for annual flow testing
SR 332190, Some respirator filters found to be obsolete per NIOSH
SR 330892, Fewer than required spare air bottles stored at 557 location in turbine building
PER 318057, Improper storage of respirators
Section 2RS4: Occupational Dose Assessment
Procedures and Guidance Documents
RCI-8.1, Internal Dosimetry Program Implementation, Rev. 42
RCI-47, Diving Operations in the Radiologically Controlled Area, Rev. 0
RCDP-7, Bioassay and Internal Dose Program, Rev. 3
RCDP-10, Personnel Contamination Reporting, Rev. 4
NPG-SPP-05.1, Radiological Controls, Rev. 2
RCTP-106, Special Dosimetry Operations, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-03.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 1
Records and Data Reviewed
NVLAP Personnel Dosimetry Performance Testing, 4th Quarter 2010, TVA, Chattanooga, TN
Dosimetry Investigation Reports,10-072, 10-075, and 10-148
WBC Inhalation Radionuclide Library
Passive Detection of Internally Deposited Radioactivity, 9/15/10
Pre-Diving Tritium Intake Estimate Calculations, Torus and CST Diving
RWP 11270138, U2R16 Outage Torus/CST Underwater Inspections, Rev. 0
Radiological Survey 040205-10, U2 Rx Bldg 541 Inside Torus
PCE Logs and Selected Investigation Paperwork, 1/1/10 - 12/31/10
CAP Documents
QA-BF-10-017, RP Organizational Effectiveness Assessment
QA-CH-09-004, Assessment of Environmental Radiological Monitoring and Instrumentation
Program, Western Area Radiological Laboratory
SR 137994, Internal Contamination/Positive Whole Body Count
SR 331484, RCI-8.1 provides instructions for routine in-vivo bioassay in the appendix that describes
in-vitro sampling techniques
PER 219627, Investigative WBC detected intake of Co-60
PER 229667, Discrepancies between TLD and ED readings > 25%
PER 216701, TLD sent through security x-ray equipment
PER 223427, Worker lost TLD
Section 4OA1: Performance Indicator Verification
Procedures
CI-138, Reporting NEI Indicators
NPG-SPP-02.2, Performance Indicator Program, Rev. 0
RCI-39, Radiation Protection Cornerstones, Rev. 8
Records and Data Reviewed
Dosimetry Investigation Report Logsheets 1/4/2010 through 12/22/2010
RCS Dose Equivalent Iodine (DEI) for 2010 for Units; 1, 2 and 3
1-SR-3.4.6.1, Dose Equivalent Iodine 131 Concentration, Rev. 0
2-SR-3.4.6.1, Dose Equivalent Iodine 131 Concentration, Rev. 5
3-SR-3.4.6.1, Dose Equivalent Iodine 131 Concentration, Rev. 4
U1 Reactor Coolant DEI Chemistry Report dated 3/23/11
U3 Reactor Coolant DEI Chemistry Report dated 3/23/11
U1, U2, U3 DEI Data Spreadsheets
NEI 99-02, Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline, Rev. 6
1-SR-2, Instrument Checks and Observations, Rev. 23
SR 337413
PER 338020
1-SR-3.4.4.1, Manual Calculation of Unidentified, Identified, and Total Leakage, Rev. 04
SR 345450
Section 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems
PER 292396, Evaluate recent HU cross cutting violations relative to PER 228347
PER 248347, Emerging Trend in H.2.c
Root Cause Analysis Report PER 228347
PER 215591, Potential substantive cross-cutting issue in PI&R
PER 302263, Comp measure for each Dept. working with most difficult procedures
NPG-SPP-03.1, Corrective Action Program, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-03.1.6, Root Cause Analysis, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-07.3, Work Activity Risk Management Process, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-18.2, Human Performance Program, Rev. 0
NPG-SPP-18.2.2, Human Performance Tools, Rev. 0
CRP-PAN-F-09-001, NPG Focused Self-Assessment Report
NPG-SPP-06.2, Preventive Maintenance, Rev. 3
NPG-SPP-09.18, Integrated Equipment Reliability Program, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-09.18.1, System Vulnerability Review Process, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-09.18.2, Equipment Reliability Classification, Rev. 1
NPG-SPP-09.18.3, Equipment Reliability Program ER Strategy Development and Implementation
Process, Rev. 0
NPG-SPP-09.18.5, Development of Life Cycle Management Plans, Rev. 0
NPG-SPP-09.18 .7, Single Point Vulnerability Review Process, Rev. 0
NEPD-22, Functional Evaluations, Rev. 9
PER 220336, U3 PCIS GE CR120 Relays Scope Deleted From U3R14
SR 347826,
Project Request Form, Service Life Testing for CR120 Relay Coils, CCB 11-003
Change Control Board (CCB) Meeting Minutes, dated 2/08/2011
NCO 910037001, Commitment Closure Summary
U3C14 PCIS CR120A Relay Replacement Evaluation
PER 305861, Filter Replacements Going Late
Functional Evaluation, Diesel Generator Lube Oil Filter Replacement, Revisions 1, 2 and 3.
WO 111330818, D/G A
WO 111330842, D/G B
WO 111330860, D/G C
WO 111330872, D/G D
WO 111330876, D/G 3A
WO 111330975, D/G 3B
WO 111330985, D/G 3C
WO 111330989, D/G 3D
PER 331104, Questions concerning FE
PER 328682, D/G Mission Time
PER 332999, Interim Measures Not Performed As Required Per FE
BFN-VTD-E147-0020, Electro-Motive 645E4 Turbocharged Engine Manual Rev. 0
BFN-VTD-E147-0200, Electro-Motive Maintenance Instruction Lube Oil Filtration, Rev. 0
2-SR-3.5.1.6(RHR I-COMP), RHR Loop I Comprehensive Pump Test, Rev. 3
PER 342409, Realignment of RHR Motor
Predictive Maintenance Report, Vibration Analysis Assessment 2A RHR Motor, 3/23/11
0-TI-345(RHRSW), RHRSW Pump Curve Data Acquisition, Rev. 0
0-TI-345(EECW), EECW Pump Curve Data Acquisition, Rev. 0
2-SI-4.5.C.1(3), RHRSW Pump and Header Operability and Flow Test, Rev. 112
2-SI-4.5.C.1(3-COMP), RHRSW Comprehensive Pump and Header Test, Rev. 18
2-SI-4.5.C.1(2), EECW Pump Operation, Rev. 113
2-SI-4.5.C.1(2-COMP), EECW Comprehensive Pump Test, Rev. 112
PER 146452, Pump Flow Test Instrumentation Meeting ASME Code Requirements
PER 156818, RHRSW Pump B2 Failure
PER 175244, 0-TI-345 Inadequacies
PER 175252, EECW Pump Data Acquisition and Evaluation
PER 175254, River Water Temperature Affects on Pump Performance
PER 175255, Instrumentation Code Relief
PER 213180, EECW Operability With Nonconformances
PER 225844, Untimely Resolution of Non-Conforming ASME Code IST Test Condition
Technical Specifications 5.5.6 Inservice Testing Program, Amendment 239
0-TI-278, Minimizing Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment
NPG-SPP-06.8, Leak Reduction Program
PER 300003, RHR Leak Outside Containment
PER 317464, TS 5.5.2 Primary Coolant Leaks Outside Containment
EWR 11PROG999053, Current ECCS Leakage Calculation
0-TI-560, Control Room Habitability Program
0-TI-19, Reactor Vessel Fatigue Usage Factor Evaluation
SPP-1.5, Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
NPG-SPP-3.21, Fatigue Management and Work Hour Limits
eSOMS Violation Reports from April 10 - September 17, 2010
Nuclear Fatigue Rule (NFR) Meeting agenda dated February 11, 2011
eSOMS-NFR How-To-Guide for Modifying Time Records
Section 4OA3: Event Follow-up
Apparent Cause Evaluation (ACE) for PERs 219150 and 242068, Rev. 1
PER 242068, FE for PER 219150 concluded nonconformance
PER 285603, Operability and functionality determination weaknesses
PER 259309, 1-PIS-64-56B trending close to the max deviation limit
Functional Evaluation (FE) for PER 219150, Rev. 1
1-SR-2, Instrument Checks and Observations, Rev. 23
1-47E610-64-1, Mechanical Control Diagram Primary Containment System, Rev. 64
1-47E600-57A, Mechanical Instruments and Controls, Rev. 01
1-47W600-57 Mechanical Instruments and Controls, Rev. 00
N1E-003, Instrument and Instrument Line Installation and Inspection, Rev. 07
SR 331663, LER 50-259/2010-002-00 contains typographical error
PER 301505, Manual reactor scram on U3
NEDP-20, Conduct of The Engineering Organization, Rev. 12
NEDP-20, Conduct of The Engineering Organization, Rev. 15
BFN System Monitoring Plan for the raw cooling water system
Section 4OA5: Other: Verification of Licensee Responses to NRC Requirement for
Inventories of Materials Tracked in the National Source Tracking System Pursuant to Title 10,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20.2207 (10 CFR 20.2207)
Records and Data
Nonexempt Byproduct and Source Material Source List
Email: NSTS Annual Inventory Reconciliation Acknowledgement for License Number DPR-33,
1/24/2011
LIST OF ACRONYMS
ADAMS - Agencywide Document Access and Management System
ADS - Automatic Depressurization System
ARM - area radiation monitor
CAD - containment air dilution
CAP - corrective action program
CCW - condenser circulating water
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CoC - certificate of compliance
CRD - control rod drive
CS - core spray
DCN - design change notice
EECW - emergency equipment cooling water
EDG - emergency diesel generator
FE - functional evaluation
FPR - Fire Protection Report
FSAR - Final Safety Analysis Report
IMC - Inspection Manual Chapter
LER - licensee event report
NCV - non-cited violation
NRC - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ODCM - Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual
PER - problem evaluation report
PCIV - primary containment isolation valve
PI - performance indicator
RCE - Root Cause Evaluation
RCW - Raw Cooling Water
RG - Regulatory Guide
RHRSW - residual heat removal service water
RTP - rated thermal power
RPS - reactor protection system
RWP - radiation work permit
SDP - significance determination process
SBGT - standby gas treatment
SNM - special nuclear material
SSC - structure, system, or component
TI - Temporary Instruction
TIP - transverse in-core probe
TRM - Technical Requirements Manual
TS - Technical Specification(s)
UFSAR - Updated Final Safety Analysis Report
URI - unresolved item
WO - work order
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