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Integrated Inspection Report 05000263/2019002
ML19214A147
Person / Time
Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 08/02/2019
From: Hironori Peterson
NRC/RGN-III
To: Church C
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
References
IR 2019002
Download: ML19214A147 (23)


Text

ust 2, 2019

SUBJECT:

MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANTINTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2019002

Dear Mr. Church:

On June 30, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. On July 16, 2019, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

One finding of very low safety significance (Green) is documented in this report. This finding involved a violation of NRC requirements. We are treating this violation as a non-cited violation (NCV) consistent with Section 2.3.2.a of the Enforcement Policy.

If you contest the violation or significance or severity of the violation documented in this inspection report, you should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region III; the Director, Office of Enforcement; and the NRC Resident Inspector at Monticello.

If you disagree with a cross-cutting aspect assignment 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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region III; and the NRC Resident Inspector at Monticello. This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Hironori Peterson, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 05000263 License No. DPR-22

Enclosure:

As stated

Inspection Report

Docket Number: 05000263 License Number: DPR-22 Report Number: 05000263/2019002 Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-002-0062 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Location: Monticello, MN Inspection Dates: April 01, 2019 to June 30, 2019 Inspectors: S. Bell, Health Physicist E. Fernandez, Reactor Inspector T. Go, Health Physicist L. Haeg, Senior Resident Inspector D. Krause, Senior Resident Inspector T. McGowan, Reactor Engineer J. Nance, Resident Inspector T. Ospino, Reactor Engineer K. Pusateri, Resident Inspector C. St. Peters, Reactor Engineer M. Ziolkowski, Sr Physical Security Inspector P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector Approved By: Hironori Peterson, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.

List of Findings and Violations Failure to Follow Procedures Resulting in Operating in a Mode Prohibited by Technical Specifications.

Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report Aspect Section Barrier Integrity Green [H.5] - Work 71153 NCV 05000263/2019002-01 Management Open A self-revealed Green finding and associated NCV of Technical Specification (TS) 5.4.1(a)was identified on June 11, 2019, for the failure of the licensee to follow licensee procedure FP-OP-COO-17, Equipment Manipulation and Status Control, Revision 3. Specifically, the licensee failed to track the manipulation of two primary containment isolation valves, which resulted in failure to verify their closure and the two valves being left open when the plant transitioned from operating Mode 4 to Mode 2. As a result, the requirements of TS 3.6.1.3 were not met prior to entering Mode 2, which was also a violation of TS 3.0.4(a). This finding had an associated cross-cutting in Work Management. [H.5]

Additional Tracking Items Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status LER 05000263/2018-002-00 LER 2018-002-00 for Monticello 71153 Closed Nuclear Generating Plant, C Outboard Main Steam Line Isolation Valve Delayed Closure Due to Foreign Material in the Air Valve

PLANT STATUS

Monticello began the inspection period operating at approximately 76 percent power in coast-down. On April 13, 2019, the unit was shutdown for Refueling Outage 29 (RFO29), which lasted until May 12, 2019. The unit commenced start-up on May 12, 2019, and attained 100 percent power on May 15, 2019. On June 1, 2019, the unit was down-powered to 73 percent for quarterly turbine and main steam isolation valve (MSIV) testing. The unit returned to 100 percent the same day. On June 11, 2019, the unit was down-powered to 80 percent for a flexible power operation demonstration. The unit returned to 100 percent power the same day and remained there for the remainder of the inspection period. The unit ended the inspection period at 100 percent power.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection External Flooding Sample (IP Section 03.04)

Potential Flooding - High River Level at 112.4 ft. - Season to date Max/Crest on April 1, 2019

(1) The inspectors evaluated readiness to cope with external flooding for the following areas:
  • Intake Basin and Circulating Water House, Emergency Service Water, and Diesel Fire Pump Areas

Summer Readiness Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated summer readiness of offsite and alternate Alternating Current power systems on May 15, 2019

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:

(1) Residual Heat Removal Hardening - Division 1 on April 17, 2019
(2) 12 Diesel after Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) Testing/Auto-start on May 7, 2019
(3) Eleven and twelve Emergency Diesel Generator Electrical on May 14, 2019

71111.05Q - Fire Protection Quarterly Inspection (IP Section 03.01)

The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected areas:

(1) Fire zone FZ 30, Turbine Deck on April 24, 2019
(2) Fire zone FZ 02-E, TIP Drive Cubicle on April 25, 2019
(3) Fire zone 200 Drywell on April 29, 2019
(4) Fire zone 02-F Main Steam Chase on April 29, 2019
(5) Fire zone 12-C Condenser on May 2, 2019
(6) Fire zone 12-E Steam Jet Air Ejector on May 2, 2019

71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 02.02a.)

The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the:

(1) Circulating Water Bay flooding event on May 2, 2019

===71111.08G - Inservice Inspection Activities (BWR)

BWR Inservice Inspection Activities Sample - Nondestructive Examination and Welding Activities (IP Section 03.01) ===

(1) The inspectors verified that the reactor coolant system boundary, reactor vessel internals, risk-significant piping system boundaries, and containment boundary are appropriately monitored for degradation and that repairs and replacements were appropriately fabricated, examined and accepted by reviewing the following activities from April 15 to April 18:

03.01.a - Nondestructive Examination and Welding Activities.

  • Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of Mainsteam A Component Weld W-29A
  • Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of Mainsteam A Component Weld W-30
  • Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of Mainsteam A Component Weld W-31
  • Magnetic Particle (MT) Examination of Feedwater Component Lug H-8-WA
  • Examination record with relevant indications accepted for continued service

1R29 -MIC-042, Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of RHRSW-B-Loop Piping

  • Examination record with relevant indications accepted for continued service

1R29 -MIC-009, Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of ESW-B Loop Piping

  • Repair/Replacement work order for welding of high point vents (NGAT) for voiding prevention on HPCI Water Discharge Piping

71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during reactor shutdown and cool down for refueling outage on April 13, 2019

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness Routine Maintenance Effectiveness Inspection (IP Section 02.01)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:

(1) Refurbishment of safety-related snubbers during refueling outage on April 18, 2019
(2) Maintenance Rule (a)(3) Periodic Evaluation Review on April 18, 2019

==71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples 1 Partial)

The inspectors evaluated the risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities:

(1) Emergency Diesel Generator 11 missing lube oil check valve nut on April 10, 2019
(2) Reactor and Fuel Pool Level instruments found unprotected during increased shut-down risk period on April 15, 2019 (3) (Partial)

Loss of 1 sub-system of shutdown cooling from residual heat removal hardening -

Division 1 on April 16, 2019

(4) 12 Residual Heat Removal pump seal water leak on May 13, 2019

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 02.02) (3 Samples 1 Partial)

The inspectors evaluated the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:

(1) (Partial)

Loss of 13 Residual Heat Removal Pump due to residual heat removal hardening

(2) Emergency Diesel Generator 11 missing lube oil check valve nut on April 10, 2019
(3) Source Range Monitoring Operability on April 16, 2019
(4) Load Center 104 inadvertently de-energized on April 23, 2019

71111.18 - Plant Modifications

Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02)==

The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:

(1) T-Mod for Heating & Ventilation (HTV) in support of Motor Control Center (MCC) 132 on April 2, 2019
(2) Discharge Canal Temperature point bypass on May 29, 2019

71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01)

The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance tests:

(1) Emergency Diesel Generator 11 / 4108 Surveillance Post Maintenance Test on April 12, 2019
(2) Reactor Building Closed Cooling Water (RBCCW) to Dry Well (DW) Isolation Post-Maintenance Test on April 23, 2019
(3) MO-2-53A Post-Maintenance Test on April 29, 2019
(4) Control Rod Drive Leakage Post-Maintenance Test on May 12, 2019
(5) High Pressure Coolant Injection Post-Maintenance Test on June 18, 2019

71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)

(1) The inspectors evaluated Refueling Outage 1R29 activities from April 12, 2019 through May 13, 2019

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests: Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01)

(1) 0255-11-llC-2, Emergency Service Water B Leakage Test on April 23, 2019

Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

(1) Emergency Diesel Generator 11 / 4108 Surveillance Test on April 8, 2019
(2) P-1043-03 Main Turbine Overspeed Trip on May 13, 2019
(3) OSP-NIS-0013, SRM/IRM Functional Test on April 15, 2019
(4) Standby Liquid Control Functional Test 0086, Post-Maintenance Test on April 16,

RADIATION SAFETY

71124.01 - Radiological Hazard Assessment and Exposure Controls Contamination and Radioactive Material Control (IP Section 02.03)

The inspectors evaluated licensee processes for monitoring and controlling contamination and radioactive material.

(1) The inspectors evaluated licensee processes for monitoring and controlling contamination and radioactive material. The inspectors verified the following sealed sources are accounted for and are intact:
  • J.L. Shepherd and Associates Cs-137
(1) The inspectors evaluated risk-significant high radiation area and very high radiation area controls.

Instructions to Workers (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated instructions to workers including radiation work permits used to access high radiation areas.

(1) The inspectors evaluated instructions to workers including radiation work permits used to access high radiation areas:

Radiation work packages

  • Radiation Work Permit (RWP) - 195503; 1R29 - Drywell Snubber Activities
  • RWP- 195117; 1R29 - Torus Diving - Inspect and Clean
  • RWP- 195210; 1R29 - MO-1615 Replacement Activities and Radiography
  • RWP- 195118; Reactor 962 Reactor Water Clean-up Pump Room Electronic alarming dosimeter alarms
  • CAP-501000025882; An Individual Received Dose Rate Alarm for Entrance in to the Reactor Water Clean-up Pump Rooms
  • CAP-501000025617; Unexpected Dose Rate Alarm Under Vessel
  • CAP-501000025705; Individual Received a Valid Dose Alarm because not Logging Out Labeling of containers
  • 920 Drywell Area
  • Reactor Building 962 Elevation Reactor Water Clean-up Pump Room
  • Radwaste and Refuel Floors Radiation Worker Performance and Radiation Protection Technician Proficiency (IP Section 02.06) (1 Sample)
(1) The inspectors evaluated radiation worker performance and radiation protection technician proficiency.

Radiological Hazard Assessment (IP Section 02.01) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards assessments and controls.

(1) The inspectors evaluated radiological hazards assessments and controls. The inspectors reviewed the following:

Radiological surveys

  • VSDS-M-20190413-21; Reactor Water Clean-up Pump and Heat Exchanger Rooms
  • VSDS-M-20190416-19; Drywell 962 MO-2397 and RC-104 Work Area Dose Rates
  • VSDS-M-20190413-7; Drywell 920 Initial Surveys at Pressure Inspection
  • VSDS-M-20190417-8; Drywell 985 Feedwater B Nozzle 4-Mirror Insulation Removal
  • VSDS-M-20190423-27; Drywell 920 Pre-job Survey of XR- 5-2 Cut Out
  • VSDS-M-20190413-19; Drywell 985 Initial Survey Risk significant radiological work activities
  • Torus Diving Inspection and Cleaning
  • Replace Reactor Water Clean-up Heat Exchanger Piping Respirator Evaluation
  • Main Steam Isolation Valve Repairs - Inside the Steam Chase Radiological Hazards Control and Work Coverage (IP Section 02.04) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions during facility walkdowns and observation of radiological work activities.

(1) The inspectors evaluated in-plant radiological conditions during facility walkdowns and observation of radiological work activities.

Radiological work package for areas with airborne radioactivity

  • RWP- 195117; 1R29 - Torus Diving - Inspect and Clean
  • RWP- 195210; 1R29 - MO-1615 Replacement Activities and Radiography
  • RWP- 195118; Reactor 962' Reactor Water Clean-up Pump Room - Fit up and welding Activities on Reactor Water Clean-up Heat Exchanger Pipe Replacement

71124.02 - Occupational ALARA Planning and Controls Implementation of ALARA and Radiological Work Controls (IPSection 02.03)

The inspectors reviewed as low as reasonably achievable practices and radiological work controls.

(1) The inspectors reviewed ALARA practices and radiological work controls by reviewing the following activities:
  • RWP- 195210; 1R29 - MO-1615 Repalcement Activities and Radiography
  • RWP- 195118; Reactor 962 Reactor Water Clean-up Activities and Heat Exchanger Pipe Replacement

Radiation Worker Performance (IP Section 02.04) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance during:

(1) MO-1615 radiography activities and reactor water clean-up heat exchanger pipe replacement activities

OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:

BI02: RCS Leak Rate Sample (IP Section 02.11) ===

Performance Indicator data, April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019

(1) Reactor Coolant System Leakage on June 21, 2019 MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04) (1 Sample)

Performance Indicator data, April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019

(1) Safety System Functional Failures on June 21, 2019

==71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-Up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03) (1 Partial)

The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:

(1) (Partial)

Dry Cask Storage Helium Port Leakage (DSC 24, 15, 14, 12)

Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02)==

Transient Combustible Fire Zone Loading on May 1, 2019

(1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential adverse trends with transient combustible loading that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue.

71153 - Follow-Up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion Event Followup (IP Section 03.01)

The inspectors evaluated the following events and licensees responses/actions.

(1) Rx Building HELB door 410A found closed on April 12 , 2019 - Event Notice 53997 on April 13, 2019
(2) Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIV) found open when required to be closed in Modes 1, 2, and 3 - Event Notice 54111 on June 11, 2019. The circumstances surrounding this EN are documented in report Section 71153

Event Report (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the following licensee event reports (LERs):

(1) LER 05000263/2018-002-00, C Outboard Main Steam Line Isolation Valve Delayed Closure due to Foreign Material in the Air Valve on November 16, 2018. The inspectors determined that it was not reasonable to foresee or correct the cause discussed in the LER therefore no performance deficiency was identified. The inspectors also concluded that no violation of NRC requirements occurred

INSPECTION RESULTS

Failure to Follow Procedures Resulting in Operating in a Mode Prohibited by Technical Specifications.

Cornerstone Significance Cross-Cutting Report Aspect Section Barrier Integrity Green [H.5] - Work 71153 NCV 05000263/2019002-01 Management Open A self-revealed Green finding and associated NCV of Technical Specification (TS) 5.4.1(a)was identified on June 11, 2019, for the failure of the licensee to follow licensee procedure FP-OP-COO-17, Equipment Manipulation and Status Control, Revision 3. Specifically, the licensee failed to track the manipulation of two primary containment isolation valves, which resulted in failure to verify their closure and the two valves being left open when the plant transitioned from operating Mode 4 to Mode 2. As a result, the requirements of TS 3.6.1.3 were not met prior to entering Mode 2, which was also a violation of TS 3.0.4(a). This finding had an associated cross-cutting in Work Management. [H.5]

Description:

The licensee had opened PCIVs AS-78 and AS-79 to supply breathing air to workers performing control rod drive seal replacements in the drywell. The seal replacements were the last activities performed in the drywell, prior to closing out the drywell and were running longer than scheduled. On May 10, 2019, the valves were opened under the direction of a licensed operator in lieu of a formal written procedure. While this is allowed, licensee procedure FP-OP-COO-17, Equipment Manipulation and Status Control, Revision 3, paragraph 5.3.10, requires that any such changes be formally tracked to ensure proper repositioning. This was not done in this case. Because there was no written record, the licensee was unaware that the valves were open during the mode change. During the period the valves were open, the licensee observed a higher than normal oxygen level concentration in the drywell. On June 11, 2019, the valves were finally closed after they were discovered open during subsequent troubleshooting of the higher oxygen levels. The inspectors determined that the violations were self-revealed in that the condition became apparent through a readily detectable degradation in material condition (higher than normal concentration of oxygen in the drywell).

The service-air line is a one-inch diameter line with these valves in series. Because the valves are PCIVs, they are safety-related. In order to maintain containment integrity, TS 3.6.1.3 requires that the valves be operable (i.e., closed) in Modes 1, 2, and 3. Since the valves were open from May 10, 2019, prior to making the MODE change from Mode 4 to Mode 2 on May 12, 2019, until June 11, 2019, the licensee failed to comply with TS action statements TS 3.6.1.3B and F, which requires that two PCIVs being inoperable for greater than one hour, the PCIVs should either be closed or the reactor be in Mode 3 in twelve hours and Mode 4 in thirty-six hours. Additionally, since the requirements of TS 3.6.1.3 were not met, then the mode change was not allowed per TS 3.0.4.a.

Corrective Actions: Upon discovery of the open valves, the licensee entered TS 3.6.1.3. B and closed the AS-78 and AS-79 valves. In addition, the licensee made a 50.72, 8-hour non-emergency notification to the NRC under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and (D) Control of Radiological Release and Accident Mitigation and 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) Unanalyzed Condition. The licensee also entered the issue into its corrective action program.

Corrective Action References: CAP# 501000028365

Performance Assessment:

Performance Deficiency: The inspectors determined that the licensees failure to ensure that the requirements of TS LCO 3.6.1.3 were met prior to going from Mode 4 to 2 was a performance deficiency that was within the licensees ability to foresee and correct and should have been prevented. Specifically, the licensee did not formally track the manipulations of AS-78 and AS-79 as required by FP-OP-COO-17, resulting in the licensee being unaware that the valves were open and that the requirements of TS 3.6.1.3 and TS 3.0.4.A were not met during the mode change.

Screening: The inspectors determined the performance deficiency was more than minor because it was associated with the RCS Equipment and Barrier Performance attribute of the Barrier Integrity cornerstone. The inspectors determined that the finding was of more than minor safety significance because it was associated with the Configuration Control attribute of the Barrier Integrity Cornerstone and adversely affected the cornerstone objective of providing reasonable assurance that the physical design barriers (fuel cladding, reactor coolant system, and containment) protect the public from radionuclide releases caused by accidents or events. Furthermore, the inspectors reviewed the examples of minor issues in IMC 0612, Issue Screening, Appendix E - Examples of Minor Issues, dated October 1, 2018, and determined the finding was similar to example 2.g and was not minor because a mode change was made without all required equipment being operable Significance: The inspectors assessed the significance of the finding using Appendix H, Containment Integrity SDP. The inspectors reviewed IMC 0609, Significance Determination Process, Appendix H, Containment Integrity Significance Determination Process, Table 4.1 -

Containment-Related SSCs Considered for LERF Implications and determined the finding to be Green because small lines (less than one to two inches in diameter) would not generally contribute to Large Early Release Frequency.

Cross-Cutting Aspect: H.5 - Work Management: The organization implements a process of planning, controlling, and executing work activities such that nuclear safety is the overriding priority. The work process includes the identification and management of risk commensurate to the work and the need for coordination with different groups or job activities.

Enforcement:

Violation: Technical Specification 5.4.1.a requires, in part, that written procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the applicable procedures recommended in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, February 1978. Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A, Section 1 requires, in part, that administrative procedures for equipment control shall be established and implemented. Licensee Procedure, FP-OP-COO-17, Equipment Manipulation and Status Control, Revision 3, paragraph 5.3.10, states, in part, repositioning of equipment required during the conduct of maintenance and/or testing that is not covered by written instruction may be performed by qualified individuals provided these manipulations are authorized by shift supervision. Such manipulations must be formally tracked to ensure proper repositioning.

TS 3.6.1.3 states, in part, Each PCIV, except reactor building-to-suppression chamber vacuum breakers, shall be OPERABLE in Modes 1, 2, or 3. TS 3.6.1.3 Condition B states, in part, One or more penetration flow paths with two PCIVs inoperable for reasons other than Condition D or E, isolate the affected penetration flow path by use of at least one closed and de-activated automatic valve, closed manual valve, or blind flange in 1-hour. TS 3.6.1.3 Condition F states, in part, Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A, B, C, D not met in Mode 1, 2, or 3, be in MODE 3 in twelve hours and be in MODE 4 in thirty-six hours.

TS 3.0.4. states, in part, When a Limited Condition for Operation (LCO) is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made: a) When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time.

Contrary to the above, on May 10, 2019, the licensee failed to implement a written procedure for the formal tracking of the repositioning of equipment required during the conduct of maintenance to ensure proper repositioning. Specifically, the licensee failed to formally track the opening of primary containment isolation valves, AS-78 and AS-79, for service air into the drywell. As a result, from 1858 on May 12, 2019, until 1149 on June 11, 2019, the licensee operated the plant in Mode 2 and Mode 1 with manual PCIVs AS-78 and AS-79 open in violation of TS 3.6.1.3 for greater than the allowed time of one hour and failed to enter Mode 3 twelve hours later and Mode 4 in thirty-six hours as required by Condition F1 and F2.

Additionally, with PCIVs AS-78 and AS-79 in violation of TS 3.6.1.3, the Mode Change from Mode 4 to Mode 2 at 1858 on May 12, 2019, was not allowed under TS 3.0.4.

Enforcement Action: This violation is being treated as an non-cited violation, consistent with Section 2.3.2 of the Enforcement Policy.

EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was controlled to protect from public disclosure.

  • On April 25, 2019, the inspectors presented the Radiation Protection Inspection results to Mr. C. Church, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
  • On May 10, 2019, the inspectors presented the Monticello 1R29 ISI Inspection to Mr. D. Barker, Director of Site Performance, and other members of the licensee staff.
  • On July 16, 2019, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr. C. Church, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.01 Corrective Action 501000013917 V-AH-4A not Available for Summer Months 0

Documents 501000014118 230 KV House Temperature 0

501000023427 Summer Reliability Challenge 0

Procedures 1150 Summer Checklist 76

B.09.03-05 Communication of Station Power Alignment to TSO 43

FP-OP-COO-27 Work Management 3

71111.04 Corrective Action 501000026056 Extra Loss of LC-104 in Procedure 0419-01 0

Documents

Corrective Action 501000027532 NRC Questions for 12 EDG 0

Documents

Resulting from

Inspection

Drawings NF-36298-1 Electrical Load Flow One Line Diagram 117

NF-36298-2 DC Electrical Load Distribution One Line Diagram 92

Procedures 2124 Plant Prestart Checklist Diesel Generators and Fuel Oil 12

System

71111.04S E.2-06 Electrical Manual: Restore Bus 16 from Bus 14 4

71111.05Q Drawings 0275-02 Unsealed Conduit Tip Drive Room 04/16/2019

20-01 Fire Protection-Turbine Generator/Exciter Sprinkler Test 11

NQ-158819 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Turbine Generator - A

Turbine Building Fire Protection Piping (Isometric)

NQ-158820 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Turbine Generator - A

Exciter Fire Protection Piping (Isometric)

NQ-158821 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Turbine Generator - A

Turbine Building - Areas 1 & 2Fire Protection Mod

Instrument Air Connections

NX-52027-1 Fire Protection Turbine Generator/Exciter Fire Protection B

Piping Isometric

Fire Plans 2-E Fire Zone Loading for 2E-Tip Room; (Combustible Loading 04/29/2019

Manager)

71111.06 Procedures C.4-I Plant Flooding 18

71111.08G Calculations 1000524.302 Flaw Evaluation Support for Future Inspection of 18-Inch 02/03/2011

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Piping

Corrective Action 501000022266 Service Water Damage in ESW5-3-HBD (Div 2) 02/282019

Documents 501000024866 Service Water Pipe SW10-18-GF Wall Thinning 03/29/2019

Engineering 608000000239 Minimun Wall Evaluation for MIC Locations 0

Evaluations

NDE Reports 1R29-MIC-009 Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of ESW-B Loop Piping 01/23/2019

Component No. NF-93492-B P7

1R29-MIC-042 Ultrasonic (UT) Examination of RHR-1118 04/26/2019

2019MT001 Magnetic Particle Examination of Feedwater Piping 04/19/2019

Lug

2019UT012 Ultrasonic Indication Report for Mainsteam Weld W-30 04/16/2019

Procedures FP-PE-NDE-300 Dry Magnetic Particle Examination - Yoke/Coil 2

PDI-UT-1 Generic Procedures for Ultrasonic Examination of Ferritic G

Pipe Welds

WPS B31-P1P1- Welding Procedure Specification for Groove and Fillet Welds 10/15/2019

GTSM-001 where the Base Material Thicknesses are > 1/16 to 8

without PWHT for Joining P1 to P1 Material

Work Orders 541933 Install High Point Vents (NGAT) for Voiding Prevention on

HPCI Water Discharge Piping

541933 Install High Point Vents (NGAT) for Voiding Prevention on 05/02/2019

HPCI Water Discharge Piping Per EC-26208.Piping / Welds

Downstream of the NGAT is Considered Small Items,

Including New Supports, and not Included on the R/R Plan

71111.12 Corrective Action 501000012857 Y71 Inverter Exceeds (a) (1) Limit 0

Documents 501000015149 RPV-Fuel Defect 0

Miscellaneous Monticello Maintenance Rule Bases Document 04/12/2019

Operability 1555986 QF 1146; (FP-OP-OL-01) Past Operability Review Per 3

Evaluations QIM 1555986 Snubber RV-27A-H9

Procedures C.5-4402 Stage and Connect FLEX 480V Portable Diesel Generator 1

FP-IH-CS-01 Confined Space Entry 16

MNGP #0251 Snubber Operability Test 24

MNGP #0255-19 Snubber Inspection 25

MNGP #8005 Waterbox Entry Procedure 20

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Self-Assessments Monticello Maintenance Rule (a) (3) Assessment; 06/29/2018

April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018

Work Orders 700051674 Fuel Data May Require a Per QIM 501000015149; MN 03/19/2019

71111.13 Corrective Action 501000025764 Protected Equipment for RFP 29 0

Documents 501000026951 ESP-ELE-0549-02 Exceeded Overdue Date 0

501000027296 Seal Water Leak on 12 RHR 0

Engineering 608000000391 ECR - Loss of Nut Evaluation 0

Changes

Procedures FP-OP-PEQ-01 Protected Equipment Program 21

71111.18 Corrective Action 501000021904 Discharge Canal Temp Monitoring Failure 0

Documents 501000027462 Tailgate into Vital Area 0

501000027532 12 Emergency Diesel Generator 0

Engineering 600000477574 Temporary Modification Tag 0

Evaluations 600000477592 Engineering Change Approval 0

600000477601 10 CFR 50.59 Applicability and Det. Review 0

611000001543 Computer Work Order 0

71111.19 Procedures 0058 HPCI Steam Line High Area Temperature Test and 34

Calibration Procedure

255-06-1A-1 High Pressure Coolant Injection Quarterly Pump and Valve 102

Tests Post Maintenance

4108-01 Emergency Diesel Generator 6-year Maintenance 34

Surveillance Post Maintenance Test

4115-PM HPCI System Inspection 31

291-PM Rebuilt CRD Leakage Measurement Post Maintenance Test 009

ISP-HPC-0553 HPCI Torus Suction Valve Interlock High Level Switches & 6

HPCI Pump Min Flow Control Flow Switch Channel

Functional Test and Channel Calibration

OSP-HPC-0056 HPCI High Steam Flow Pressure Sensor Test and 5

Calibration

OSP-HPC-0057 HPCI Low Steam Supply Pressure Sensor Test and 5

Calibration

OSP-HPC-0578 HPCI Pressurizing Station Check Valve Exercise Test 7

Work Orders 700025913 11 Emergency Diesel Generator-4108 Surveillance Post 0

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Maintenance Test

700039784 Sample Oil & Change as Required on P-209, Grease P-212 1

700047644 PM SV-2046A for CV-2046A 0

700049092 0255-06-1A-1; High Pressure Coolant Injection Quarterly 0

Pump and Valve Tests Post Maintenance Test

700055273 HPCI Turbine EXH HI Drain Pot Level 0

700055626 CRD Leakage Post Maintenance Test 0

71111.20 Corrective Action 501000025585 DW Head Flange NRC Question 0

Documents 501000025613 Dropped Object in Reactor Cavity 0

501000025639 Rx Flange Indication Observed Via Video 0

50100002590 MO-2015; RHR DIV 2 LPCI Injection Inboard 0

501000025913 Refueling Bridge Handrails 0

501000025934 Inadequate 3-Way Communication 0

501000025941 L Rack Spent Fuel Bent Numbers 0

501000026098 MO-1752, 12 CS Injection Outboard 0

501000026970 Multiple Spikes on IRM 12 on NR-7-46A 0

Procedures 0255-20-IIC-1 Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Leakage Test 46

2167 Plant Start-Up 102

270 Critical Safety System Checklist 15

AWI-08.15.03 Risk Management for Outages 15

260-PM Refueling Platform Inspection and Lubrication 38

8005 Waterbox Entry Procedure 20

8146 Scaffold Control 41

24 Core Reload Verification Procedure 12

D.1-05 Fuel and Component Verification 10

D.2-05 Raising A Fuel Assembly 33

FP-IH-CS-01 Confined Space Entry 16

FP-S-CWH-01 10 CFR 26; Calculating Work Hours 3

FP-S-FMP-01 Fatigue Management Fleet Procedure 7

FP-S-FMP-01 10 CFR 26 Fatigue Management Fleet Procedure 7

FP-S-WHL-01 10 CFR 26; Scope of Work Hour Limits 4

Work Orders 700025696 MO-1752, 12 CS Injection Outboard 0

700025699 MO-2013; RHR Div 2 LPCI Injection Outboard 0

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.22 Procedures 0086 Standby Liquid Control Functional Test Post Maintenance 0

Test

255-11-IIC-2 Emergency Service Water B Leakage Test 0

4108-01 Emergency Diesel Generator 6-year Maintenance 34

Surveillance Post Maintenance Test

OSP-NIS-0013 SRM and IRM Functional and Logic System Functional Test 5

OSP-PPS-0537 Special Operations Checklist or Technical Specification LCO 4

3.10.2

P-1043-03 Main Turbine Overspeed Trip 0

Work Orders 700013979 OSP-NIS-0013 SRM and IRM Functional and Logic System 5

Functional Test

700019310 P-1043-03; Main Turbine Overspeed Trip 0

700025765 0086 Standby Liquid Control Functional Test Post 0

Maintenance Test

700025913 11 Emergency Diesel Generator 4108 Surveillance 0

700031715 0255-11-IIC-2; Emergency Service Water B Leakage Test 0

700036075 OSP-NIS-0013 SRM and IRM Functional and Logic System 5

Functional Test

71124.01 Corrective Action CAP- Drywell Dose Rates Significantly Higher at 951, 962 and 04/13/2019

Documents 501000025469 985 Elevations

CAP- Powered Air Purifying Respirators Support Challenges due 04/15/2019

501000025573 to Personnel Resource Limitations

CAP- Individual Received Dose Rate Alarm at RWCU Pump Room 04/18/2019

501000025882

CAP- Unexpected Dose Rate Alarm Under Vessel 04/15/2019

501000025617

CAP- Worker Received Dose Alarm 04/16/2019

501000025643

Miscellaneous Verification/Validation Package for Annual NSTS Inventory 01/16/2019

Reconciliation - 2019

Procedures FP-RP-CRS-01 Control, Inventory and Leak Testing of Radioactive Sources 15

R.01.04 Control of Personnel in High Radiation and Airborne Areas 31

Radiation VSDS-M- Reactor Water Cleanup (RWCU) Pump and Heat Exchanger 04/13/2019

Surveys 20190413-21 Rooms

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

VSDS-M- Drywell 962' MO-2397 and RC-104 Work Area Dose Rates 04/17/2019

20190416-19

VSDS-M- RFO 29 DW 985 Feedwater "B" Nozzle 4 Mirror Insulation 04/17/2019

20190417-8 Removal

Radiation Work RWP- 195114 1R29 - MSIV Repairs Steam Chase 0

Permits (RWPs)

RWP- 195117 1R29 - Torus Diving - Inspect and Clean 0

RWP- 195118 Reactor 962 Reactor Water Clean-Up (RWCU) Pump 0

Room - Fit-Up and Welding Activities on RWCU Heat

Exchanger Pipe Replacement

RWP- 195210 1R29 - MO-1615 Replacement Activities and Radiography 0

71124.02 Corrective Action CAP- ALARA Considerations for FP-MA-DIV-01; Control Diving 4/19/2019

Documents 501000025935 Requirements

Miscellaneous FP-RP-SEN-02 TEDE ALARA Evaluation; Replace RWCU Heat Exchanger 1

Piping

FP-RP-SEN-02 Radiological Work Assessment Form Work-in-Progress 04/18/2019

Review

FP-RP-SEN-02 Radiological Work Assessment Form Work-in-Progress 04/20/2019

Review; RWCU Heat Exchanger Pipe Replacement

Activities

Work Orders RWP-195118 Radiological Work Assessment Form ALARA Review 04/01/2019

Checklist; RWCU Pipe Replacement

71151 Miscellaneous QF-0445 NRC Data Collection and Submittal - Reactor Coolant 0

System Total Leakage (April 2018 through March 2019)

QF-0445 NRC Data Collection and Submittal - Safety System 0

Functional Failures (April 2018 through March 2019)

Procedures FP-PA-PI-02 NRC/INPO/WANO Performance Indicator Reporting 14

71153 Corrective Action 501000028365 AS-78 and AS-79 Found Open 0

Documents

Procedures FP-OP-COO-17 Equipment Manipulation and Status Control 3

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Work Orders 700017286 AO-2-86D; 4240-02-PM MSIV General Insp; 05/02/2019

VALC-AO-2-86D; Perform 4240-02-PM

20