IR 05000286/2003001
| ML030630118 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/03/2003 |
| From: | Eselgroth P Reactor Projects Branch 2 |
| To: | Dacimo F Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Shared Package | |
| ML030620074 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2003-0379, FOIA/PA-2003-0388, IR-03-001 | |
| Download: ML030630118 (7) | |
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March 3, 2003
SUBJECT:
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER - INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT 3 (REPORT 50-286/2003001)
Dear Mr. Dacimo:
On February 19, 2003, the NRC staff completed its end-of-cycle plant performance assessment of Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 3 (Indian Point 3). The end-of-cycle review for Indian Point 3 involved the participation of all technical divisions in evaluating performance indicators (PIs) for the most recent quarter and inspection results for the period from January 1 through December 28, 2002. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our assessment of your safety performance during this period and our plans for future inspections at your facility so that you will have an opportunity to prepare for these inspections and to inform us of any planned inspections that may conflict with your plant activities.
Overall, Indian Point 3 operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and fully met all cornerstone objectives. Plant performance for the most recent quarter, as well as for the first three quarters of the assessment cycle, was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Action Matrix, based on all inspection findings being classified as having very low safety significance (Green) and all PIs indicating performance at a level requiring no additional NRC oversight (Green). Therefore, we currently plan to conduct only baseline inspections at your facility through March 31, 2004.
As you are aware, since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the NRC has issued several Orders and threat advisories to enhance security capabilities and improve guard force readiness.
We have conducted inspections to review your implementation of these requirements and have monitored your actions in response to changing threat conditions. For calendar year 2003, we plan to continue these inspections, conduct portions of the security baseline inspection program, as well as perform additional inspections to evaluate your compliance with new requirements that may be ordered. Based on our final determinations in this regard, we will notify you when we have scheduled this exercise and of any other inspection plan changes.
Mr. Michael R. Kansler
Our inspections have confirmed that the Security Plan and interim compensatory measures (ICMs)
required by the NRCs February 2002 Order are being implemented adequately. Physical barriers, security equipment, and response strategies have been strengthened; defensive strategies are appropriate to the current design basis threats; and the total number of security responders at Indian Point is significantly higher than exists at a typical single or dual-unit plant.
Although significant security enhancements have been made, a number of concerns have been raised by the security officers. Also, instances have occurred at the Indian Point station involving inattentive security officers, inappropriate handling of weapons by officers, and assignment of inappropriate collateral tasks to security responders. The security officer concerns and performance issues warrant continued Entergy attention, particularly as Entergy works to integrate the Unit 2 and 3 security forces.
The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections scheduled through March 31, 2004. The inspection plan is provided to minimize the resource impact on your staff and to allow for scheduling conflicts and personnel availability to be resolved in advance of inspector arrival onsite. Routine resident inspections are not listed due to their ongoing and continuous nature.
The inspections in the last six months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the mid-cycle review meeting.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
If circumstances arise which cause us to change this inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact me at (610) 337-5234 with any questions you may have regarding this letter or the inspection plan.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Peter W. Eselgroth, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-286 License No. DPR-64 Enclosure: Indian Point Unit 3 Inspection/Activity Plan
Mr. Michael R. Kansler
cc w/encl:
J. Yelverton, Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Nuclear M. R. Kansler, Chief Operating Officer - Entergy Nuclear Northeast J. Herron, Senior Vice President, Indian Point Energy Center C. Schwarz, General Manager - Plant Operations D. Pace, Vice President, Engineering J. Knubel, Vice President, Operations Support J. McCann, Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing J. Kelly, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance C. Faison, Manager, Licensing H. Salmon, Jr., Director of Oversight J. Fulton, Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
W. Flynn, President, New York State Energy, Research and Development Authority J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority P. Eddy, Electric Division, New York State Department of Public Service C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law T. Walsh, Secretary, NFSC, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Mayor, Village of Buchanan J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill R. Albanese, Executive Chair, Four County Nuclear Safety Committee S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.
M. Slobodien, Director, Emergency Planning B. Brandenburg, Assistant General Counsel P. Rubin, Operations Manager Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly C. Terry, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation County Clerk, Westchester County Legislature A. Spano, Westchester County Executive R. Bondi, Putnam County Executive C. Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive E. A. Diana, Orange County Executive T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network M. Elie, Citizens Awareness Network D. Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project M. Mariotte, Nuclear Information & Resources Service F. Zalcman, Pace Law School, Energy Project L. Puglisi, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandt Congresswoman Sue W. Kelly Congresswoman Nita Lowey Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton Senator Charles Schumer J. Riccio, Greenpeace A. Matthiessen, Executive Director, Riverkeepers, Inc.
M. Kapolwitz, Chairman of County Environment & Health Committee
Mr. Michael R. Kansler
A. Reynolds, Environmental Advocates M. Jacobs, Director, Longview School D. Katz, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Network P. Gunter, Nuclear Information & Resource Service P. Leventhal, The Nuclear Control Institute K. Copeland, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic R. Witherspoon, The Journal News
Mr. Michael R. Kansler
Distribution w/encl:
H. Miller, RA/J. Wiggins, DRA (1)
A. Blough, DRP W. Lanning, DRS J. Rogge, DRP R. Crlenjak,,DRS H. Nieh, RI EDO Coordinator RidsNrrDipmIipb Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
R. Laufer, NRR P. Milano, PM, NRR G. Vissing, Backup PM, NRR D. Screnci, PAO N. Sheehan, PAO P. Eselgroth, DRP W. Cook, DRP R. Martin, DRP P. Drysdale, SRI - Indian Point 3 DRS Branch Chiefs (5)
L. Scholl, DRS J. McFadden, DRS P. Frechette, DRS D. Silk, DRS B. Platchek, DRP Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
DOCUMENT NAME: S:\\ROP 3 EOC\\IP3 EOC Letter Revision 3.wpd After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public. To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box: "C" = Copy without attachment/enclosure "E" = Copy with attachment/enclosure "N" = No copy OFFICE RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/DRP NAME WCook/WAC PEselgroth/PWE ABlough/AB DATE 03/03/03 03/3/03 03/3/03 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
Indian Point 3 Inspection / Activity Plan 12/30/2002 - 03/27/2004 Inspection Type Inspection Activity Planned Dates Start End No. of Staff on Site Title Unit Number Page 1 of 2 02/28/2003 15:26:13 Report 22
SECURITY
- SPECIAL INSPECTION - SECURITY/SCWE Other Routine 01/13/2003 01/17/2003 Resolution Of Employee Concerns IP 40001
Baseline Inspections 01/13/2003 01/17/2003 Response to Contingency Events (Protective Strategy and Implementation of Protective Strategy)
Other Routine 01/13/2003 01/17/2003 Security Plan And Implementing Procedures IP 81018
1 7112201
- PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS Baseline Inspections 01/27/2003 01/31/2003 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems IP 7112201
7 TI148BC
- SEC ICM Safety Issues 01/27/2003 01/31/2003 Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards - Interim Compensatory Measures IP 2515/148
3 3/10+EXM
- U3 OPERATOR LICENSING INITIAL EXAMS Not Applicable 02/09/2003 02/13/2003 INDIAN POINT 3 INITIAL EXAM (3/10/03)
U01504
Not Applicable 03/10/2003 03/21/2003 INDIAN POINT 3 INITIAL EXAM (3/10/03)
U01504
1 SECURITY
- FOLLOW-UP ON RESPONDER ISSUES Baseline Inspections 02/11/2003 02/14/2003 Response to Contingency Events (Protective Strategy and Implementation of Protective Strategy)
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 02/24/2003 02/28/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 02/24/2003 02/28/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 02/24/2003 02/28/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 02/24/2003 02/28/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
1 41500
- FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION Other Routine 03/24/2003 03/28/2003 Training And Qualification Effectiveness IP 41500
2 7111108
- INSERVICE INSPECTION Safety Issues 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 Reactor Pressure Vessel Head and Vessel Head Penetration Nozzles (NRC Bulletin 2002-02)
Baseline Inspections 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR IP 7111108P
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 04/07/2003 04/11/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 05/19/2003 05/23/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 05/19/2003 05/23/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 05/19/2003 05/23/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 05/19/2003 05/23/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
Indian Point 3 Inspection / Activity Plan 12/30/2002 - 03/27/2004 Inspection Type Inspection Activity Planned Dates Start End No. of Staff on Site Title Unit Number Page 2 of 2 02/28/2003 15:26:13 Report 22
7111112B
- MAINTENANCE RULE Baseline Inspections 06/02/2003 06/06/2003 Maintenance Effectiveness IP 7111112B
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 07/07/2003 07/11/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 07/07/2003 07/11/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 07/07/2003 07/11/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 07/07/2003 07/11/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
2 7111111B
- L.O. REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM Baseline Inspections 07/07/2003 07/11/2003 Licensed Operator Requalification IP 7111111B
1 7111107B
- HEAT SINK Baseline Inspections 08/18/2003 08/22/2003 Heat Sink Performance IP 7111107B
1 71122.02
- RADWASTE Baseline Inspections 08/18/2003 08/22/2003 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation IP 7112202
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 09/08/2003 09/12/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 09/08/2003 09/12/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 09/08/2003 09/12/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 09/08/2003 09/12/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
9 7111121
- SSDI Baseline Inspections 10/20/2003 10/24/2003 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121
Baseline Inspections 11/03/2003 11/07/2003 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 11/17/2003 11/21/2003 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 11/17/2003 11/21/2003 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 11/17/2003 11/21/2003 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 11/17/2003 11/21/2003 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 01/26/2004 01/30/2004 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101
Baseline Inspections 01/26/2004 01/30/2004 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102
Baseline Inspections 01/26/2004 01/30/2004 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103
Baseline Inspections 01/26/2004 01/30/2004 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151
This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.