IR 05000277/1979028
| ML19294B411 | |
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| Site: | Peach Bottom  |
| Issue date: | 12/21/1979 |
| From: | Bettenhausen L, Caphton D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19294B390 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-277-79-28, 50-278-79-31, NUDOCS 8002280312 | |
| Download: ML19294B411 (7) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGJLATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT Region I 50-277/79-28 Report No. 50-278/79-31 50-277 Docket No. 50-278 DPR-44 License No. DPR-56 Priority Category C
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Licensee:
Philadelphia Electric Company 2301 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 Facility Name:
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3 Inspection at:
Delta and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Inspection conducted:
November 13-21, 1979 Inspectors:
<-yL8 h s-W/3/72 L.7. Bettenhausen, Ph.D, Reactor Inspector date signed date signed
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O2bd/!79 D. L. Caphton/ Chief, Nuclear Support date st'gned Section No. 1, R0&NS Branch Insoection Summary:
Inspection on November 13-21,1979 (Combined Report Nos. 50-277/79-28 and 50-278/79-31)
Areas Inspected:
Routine, unannounced inspection by a regional based inspector of general employee training, craft personnel training and licensed operator requalification training.
The inspection involved 22 inspector-hours at the Peach Bottom si;e, 6 inspector-hours at Maintenance Shops and 8 inspector-hours at Corporate Headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Resi. dent Reactor Inspector accompanied the inspector at Corporate Headquarters.
Resul ts: Of the three areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviations were identified in two areas.
One apparent item of noncompliance was identified in the remaining area (Infraction - failure of operators to review contents of all abnormal and emergency procedures - Paragraph 2).
Region I Form 12 (Rev. April 77)
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted E. Brennan, Superintendent, Training Section, Administrative & Training Division R. Carr, Supervisor, Susquehanna Test Branch
- S. Kovacs, Administrative Engineer
- C. Lauletta, Training Coordinator C. Nelson, Assistant Training Coordinator E. Roth, Training and Test Group, Maintenance Division L. Rubino, Nuclear Engineer
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T. Ullrich, Station Superintendent
- denotes those present at the exit meeting on November 21, 1979.
The inspector also interviewed eleven other licensee employees during the course of this inspection.
They included engineers, licensed operators, plant operators, maintenance, instrument and control and health physics tech.nicians.
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Requalification Training Reference:
10 CFR 55, Appendix A and Peach Bottom Units 2 & 3, Training Procedure A-50 a.
Training Program The program was reviewed to verify that it includes the following items:
an established, preplanned lecture series on a regular and
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continuing basis and documentation of lecture attendance; requird1 reactivity control manipulation or supervision of
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these ',tivities; an annual written examination;
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systematic observation and evaluation of performance;
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review of changes in facility design, proceiures and license
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condition.
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The Training Procedure, A-50, Rev. 5, approved July 17, 1977 does not require that :dch licensed operator review contents of all abnormal and emergency procedures on a regularly scheduled basis.
This review is a requirement of 10 CFR 55, Appendix A, Paragraph 3.d.
Reviews of many of the procedures were accomplished in the requalification lecture series, required monthly reading of procedure revisions, and the annual supervisory eval'uation, but licensee representatives were unable to show that any licensed operator had reviewed all emergency and abnormal procedures in the period January 1977 - November 1979.
This failure to accomplish the required review was verified by inspector review of nine selected training records and three operator interviews.
This failure is an item of noncompliance (277/79-28-01; 278/79-31-01).
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Record Review and Interviews The inspector selected and reviewed the individual training records of nine licensed operators to verify that each contained the following documentation:
annual written examination answers
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results of performance evaluations
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reactivity change manipulations
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In addition, the inspector conducted interviews with three of the licensed operators whose records were reviewed to verify that the records reflect training actually received.
No discrepancies were identified.
The record review and interviews substantiated the item of noncompli-ance identified in Paragraph 2.a.
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General Employee Training Reference:
ANSI 18.1-1971 and Peach Bottom Units 2 & 3 Training Procedure A-50 a.
Program for Training Training Procedure A-50 outlines the training and refresher training in Appendix D.
The training includes radiological health and safety, use of protective clothing and equipment, security, emergency plan orientation and quality assuranc.
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Respiratory equipment training and qualification is provided for those whose job requires it.
Female employees are briefed on the contents of Regulatory Guide 8.13.
The lesson plans for the training were reviewed.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Program Participation The inspector reviewed training records and interviewed several individuals to verify that the training is being conducted in accordance with approved procedures, that training is meaningful to participants and that records reflect training actually being received.
These records and interviews involved the following:
three employees with less than one year service
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nine employees with more than one year service
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one female employee
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General employee training is conducted at +he Peach Bottom site and at the Corporate Headquarters. The ;nspector and the Resident Reactor Inspector visited the Administration and Training Section at Corporate Headquarters, reviewed training records, toured classroom facilities and discussed training with the staff. The same instruction is given at both locations.
The instruction employs videotapes, slides, question-and-answer sessions with the instructor and is evaluated by satisfactory completion of a test.
Following the initial training, individuals may satisfy the requirement for annual refresher training solely by satisfactorily completing the test.
The inspector observed administration and grading of this test.
Those who fail the test and those who so choose attend classroom training for the annual refresher.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Training for Technicians and Craftsmen Reference: ANSI 18.1-1971 and Peach Bottom Units 2 and 3 Training Procedure A-50
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The inspector reviewed training programs and records and conducted interviews with selected individuals in the following areas; auxiliary / plant operators, maintenance craftsmen, chemistry and health physics technicians and instrument technician repairmen.
The paragraphs which follow briefly describe these programs and the inspection findings.
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Instrument Technician Repairmen Training is governed by Test Section Procedure R-2-00008, Rev.1, dated February 24, 1977.
The procedure sets out training by means of manufacturers' training courses, company-conducted courses and on-the-job training.
The qualifications and training are documented in individuals' folders; copies of these are maintained at Testing Section Office.
The inspector reviewed four records and interviewed cne individual.
No discrepancies were noted, b.
Chemistry and Health Physics Technicians The program to train technicians is largely conducted by the Assistant Training Coordinator using contract instructions, plant staff assistance and it.structions, and training department resources.
The program is still being developed.
It begins with approximately five months of classroom training for newly hired Assistant Technicians; the training comprises chemistry, mathematics, physics, BWR technology, health physics and radiation protection fundamentals.
After about ten months of job experience, classroom sessions on health physics procedures, instruments, and methods and completion of a qualification manual, an individual can be declared ready to take a company-administered examination.
Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, the individual becomes a Technician 'C'.
The upgrading continues through classes, on-the-job trainina, qualification manual completion, and company axamination to Technician 'B' and Technician 'A' levels.
Records for two indivi-duals were reviewed in detail.
Interviews also were conducted with these two individuals.
No discrepancies between records and individual recollections were found.
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Maintenance Craftsmen Inspection of this area was conducted at the Oregon shops and training facilities of Philadelphia Electric Company's Maintenance Division.
Training is carried out in accordance with procedure
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MA-9, General Requirement for Training and Testing of Maintenance Division Personnel. The procedure is presently undergoing revision and review; a draft copy of Revision 1 dated October 16,1979 was made available to the inspector.
The intent of the revision is to more clearly define the training program and the responsibili-ties for various aspects of training.
The program currently begins with a 40 hour4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> introduction to tools apri trades for maintenance helpers.
This instruction began in
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The inspector observed one of these classes in J
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progress on November 19, 1979.
Individuals then progress through formal and on-the-job training to third class tradesman in one of the trade classifications rigger, machinist, electrician, etc.
available and of interest when the individual is deemed qualified and then passes a company-administered examination.
Progression in the trade follows this system of job performance and training, qualifying, then passing an examination.
A variety of related training is provided as appropriate to the job; artificial respira-tion, first aid, firefighting, health physics, vendor courses, etc.
Records for five individuals were reviewed; one of these individuals was interviewed to verify that records accurately reflected training received.
No discrepancies were noted.
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Non-licensed Operator Perronnel Training programs for Helper / Auxiliary Operator, Assistant Plant Operator and Plant Operator were reviewed and discussed with the training staff at Peach Bottom station.
These programs have been recently revised.
The training at each level comprises academic instruction in power plant fundamentals and systems appropriate to the level, a period of on-the-job training and completion of a qualification manual prior to administration of a company advance-ment examination.
Records were reviewed and inte views were conducted with two individuals undergoing non-licensed plant operator training.
No items of noncompliance were identified in training for technicians and craftsme t
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Training and Qualifications of Nuclear Engineering Support Staff The inspector and the Resident Reactor Inspector interviewed the responsible nuclear engineer on the staff of the Electric Production Department at corporate headquarters to ascertain the qualifications and training of the staff supporting the Reactor Engineer and the interactions between this staff and the plant.
Topics discussed included capabilities and responsibilities for reactor computations and analyses, temporary assignment of staff to Peach Bottom to conduct evolutions such as plant startup and control rod interchange and staff experience and training to fulfill these functions.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with Peach Bottom station management representatives (identified in Paragraph 1) at the conclusion of the inspection on November 21,197).
The purpose, scope and findings of the inspection were presented.
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