IR 05000286/1982006
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| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 01/06/1983 |
| From: | Mcbride M, Plumlee K, Shanbaky M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20028D601 | List: |
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| 50-286-82-06, 50-286-82-6, NUDOCS 8301190322 | |
| Download: ML20028D607 (7) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT Report No.
50-286/82-06 Docket No.
50-286 License No. DPR-64 Priority
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Category C
Licensee:
Power Authority of the State of New York Facility Name:
Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plant Inspection at: Buchanan, New York Inspection conducted:
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Inspection on March 29-April 2, 1982 (Report No. 50-286/82-06)
Areas Inspected:
Routine, unannounced safety inspection of the radiation protection program during a refuel and maintenance outage for steam generator tube repairs including: previously identified items, audits, procedures, training, exposure control, in plant radiation protection, advance planning for outage, instruments and equipment, radioactive effluent and waste system, transportation, and independent measurements.
This inspection involved 80 inspector-hours on site by two NRC region-based inspectors.
Results:
No violations were identified.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted
- J. Brons, Resident Manager
- R. Deschamps, Health Physics Supervisor
- D. Halama, Quality Assurance Superintendent
- W. Hamlin, Assistant to the Resident Manager
- W. Josiger, Superintendent of Power R. Lavera, Health Physics Supervisor
- J. Perrotta, Radiation and Environmental Services Superintendent
- D. Quinn, Radiological Engineer J. Semrai, Instruments and Controls Supervisor
- Denotes presence at the exit interview, April 2, 1982 2.
Licensee Action on Previously Identified Items (Closed) Inspector follow item (81-14-01):
Review of the new breathing-air system, and the new respirator cleaning and maintenance facility. The new breathing-air system was not yet in use. However an adequate temporary supply was being used, i.e., a vendor's portable storage tan? array supplying respirable quality air through regulators, hoses, and temporary supply stations.
Observation of respirator cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance in.the new facility did not identify any violations.
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Licentae Audits and Evaluations of the Radiation Protection Programs The inspector determined by revie.is of selected records and by interviews, that the li:ensee audits, evaluations, and assessments of the radiation protection program included annual audits conducted by the following organizations:
- Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
- Safety Review Committee
- PASNY Radiological Health and Safety Division ALARA Program Audit Environmental Program Audit Transportation Program Audit No violations of regulatory requirements were identified.
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Procedures-The irspector reviewed the licensee's procedures controlling the dosimetry program, surveys, air samples, radiation work permits (RWPs), protective clothing, respiratory protection, steam generator entries, and radiation worker training.
The inspector reviewed selected dosimetry, survey, air sample, RWP, and training records to verify adherence to the procedures. The inspector also toured the facility to verify workers' adherence te procedures and RWP requirements.
No violations were identified.
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Training 5.1 Review of Training Records The inspector reviewed the training records of 10 plant and 10 contractor radiation protection personnel to determine compliance with the Technical Specifications, ANSI N 18.1-1971, " Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel", and the following li.censee documents.
Procedure AP-7, " Radiation Safety Program" Procedure AD-2.2, " Training of RES Department Technicians" Procedure RE-HPP-8.1, " Radiation Safety Training" Procedure RE-HPP-8.2, " Contractor Healtn Physics Technician Training and Qualification" Based on the above information, no violations were identified.
5.2 Review of Radiation Worker Training The inspector reviewed the training guides, lesson plans, video tapes, and other training aides, to determine compliance with 10 CFR 19.12,
" Instructions to Workers," Regulatory Guide 8.27, " Radiation Protection Training for Personnel at Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants," and Regulatory Guide 8.13, " Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure."
No violations were identified.
5.3 Review of Respirator User Training and Fit Testing The inspector reviewed the training and fit testing provided respirator users, to determine compliance with 10 CFR 20.103 and 10 CFR 20 Appendix A.
No violations were identified.
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Exposure Control The inspector reviewed the licensee procedures, instructions, and records, and interviewed personnel to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 20 relative to controlling exposures.
The licensee routinely evaluated the dosimetry badges and updated the dosimetry records monthly. However, during the outage, selected records were updated weekly or daily, based on self-reader dosimetry and estimated exposures. The daily updates were limited to personnel likely to receive 100 mrem oer day or more.
Dosimetry badges were also evaluated whenever the self-reader or estimated exposures indicated as great as 1,000 mrem exposures to the badges.
The licensee had a written instruction requiring monthly evaluation (and correction of records if needed) in the event of dosimetry discrepancies (HPI-4.19, " Dosimetry Discrepancy Evaluation").
Review indicated this licensee instruction was not carried out during the period October, 1981, through February, 1982. The licensee informed the inspector by telephone, on April 15, 1982, that all of these evaluations were completed by that date.
The licensee's action in this area will be reviewed in a subsequent inspection (82-06-01).
No violations of the exposure controls, required by 10 CFR 20 and the licensee procedures, were identified.
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In-Plant Radiation Protection 7.1 Posted, Barricaded, and Locked Areas The inspector reviewed selected survey and air sample information, con-ducted a confirmatory survey; observed the status of posted information; and observed several barrit.aded or locked areas to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 20, the Technical Specifications, and the procedures. No violations were identified.
7.2 Labeling and Control of Radioactive Materials The inspector observed the labeling and control of radioactive materials to determine compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 20 and the pro-cedures.
The inspector observed that radioactive materials were controlled to avoid contamination spread or release, and to limit personnel exposures. The licensee used decontamination, containments and tents, ventilation controls, and containers to control radioactive materials.
No violations were identified in this area.
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7.3 Radiation Work Permits The inspector reviewed six radiation work permits (RWPs) to determine the adequacy and timeliness of the survey and air sample information,'and licensee protective measures, during these work activities.
During tours of.the facility, the inspector also observed workers' ad-herence to RWP instructions.
No violations were identified.
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Advance Planning and Preparations for the Outage 8.1 Health Physics Staff The plant Radiological and Environmental Controls Department is comprised of 31 professional and technical personnel. There were also 10 contract health physics technicians and 20 decontamination / utility workers currently onsite. About 50 additional contract technicians and clerks were hired to support the outage. Most of the contract technicians had previous outage experience on this site.
No violations were identified.
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The inspector interviewed personnel, reviewed outage plans, and toured the facility to observe work in progress and to determine the adequacy of preparations for the major jobs. The foiiowing features were reviewed.
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Refueling
- A formal ALARA review was performed; and,
- A multi-stud tensioner was obtained to speed up reactor vessel head work and consequently reduce personnel exposure.
Steam generator repair
- A formal ALARA review wa; performed;
- Tubc eddy current tests were done by remote equipment;
- Templates were used to identify tubes; and,
- Crews were trained using a steam generator mockup; Review of the above preparations did not identify any problems.
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Instruments and Equipment Review of the inventory list and service records indicated that of about 180 survey instruments, typically 90% were available for use, or in use.
The remainder were due for service or calibration.
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Observation during tours of the facility did not identify any shortages of survey instruments, air samplers, protective equipment, or shielding materials. No malfunctioning instruments or instruments overdue for calibration were observed. Tents and ventilation systems were observed in use. The area radiation monitor status was observed and found adequate.
No violations were identified in this area.
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Radioactive Effluent and Waste Systems 10.1 Effluent Control Instruments The inspector observed the indicators in the control roora to determine the status of the effluent control monitors. The inspector also reviewed a recent liquid radwaste release permit.
No violations were identified.
10.2 Ventilation Systems The inspector toured the facility and verified that the direction of'
ventilation flow, and radiation hood face flow velocity was proper. The inspector also reviewed the records of the ventilation system filter efficiency tests, dated June 19, 1980, through January 16, 1982.
The test report indicated it was necessary to block closed, and seal, the bypass dampers of the fuel storage building ventilation system to complete the tests on January 16, 1982, following the changeout of the HEPA and pre-filters.
The licensee representative stated the bypass dampers would be tested before commencing refueling.
No violations were identified in this area.
10.3 Reactor Coolant Chemistry and Radioactivity The inspector reviewed recent reactor coolant chemistry and radioactivity
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- No violations were identified.
10.4 Radioactive Waste Reduction Program
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The inspector toured the facility to observe the radioactive waste manage-ment processes, reviewed waste processing records, and interviewed per-sonnel to verify implementation of recommendations contained the NRC generic letter on this subject, " Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal,"
dated January 29, 198.
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The licensee ;ias a formal radwaste reduction program as specified in Nuclear Generation Procedure Manual, Section 16.3.1.
The program requires monthly justifications of the volumes of radwaste produced.
No violations were identified.
11. Transportation By reviews of procedures, training records, and the records of shipments during tne period December, 1981, through April 1, 1982, the inspector determined that the radwaste coordinator maintained strict controls over the receipt and shipment of radioactive materials. The procedures, shipping records, and Quality Control audits provided evidence of routine checks on transportation activities.
During the inspection, the inspector also observed one shipment of radi-oactive materials being prepared for transport.
No violations were identified.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives, denoted in paragraph
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The inspector presented the inspection findings, as documented in this report.
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