IR 05000315/1989006
| ML17325B154 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 02/15/1989 |
| From: | Matthew Smith, Snell W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17325B153 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-315-89-06, 50-315-89-6, 50-316-89-06, 50-316-89-6, NUDOCS 8903010147 | |
| Download: ML17325B154 (10) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY'OMMISSION
REGION III
Reports No.
50-315/89006(DRSS);
50-316/89006(DRSS)
Licenses No.
DPR-58; DPR-74 z/is/ep ate Docket Nos.
50-315.;
50-316 J
Licensee:,
Indiana Michigan Power Company
, 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43216 Facility Name:
Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Power, Plant, Units 1 and
Inspection At:
Donald'C; Cook Site, Hridgema'n, Michigan Inspection Conducted:
January 30-February 2,
1989 Inspector:
hiero>a mlth LQ Approved Sy:
Mi liam nell, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Effluents Section
< <</OP ate Ins ection Summar Ins ection on Januar 30-Februar
1989 (Re orts No.
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Cook Nuclear Power Plant emergency preparedness program:
action on previously identified items (IP 92701);
emergency plan activations (IP 92700);
operational status of the emergency preparedness program (IP 82701);
knowledge and performance of duties (IP 82206);
and dose assessment (IP 82207).
The inspection involved one inspector.
Results:
The emergency preparedness program at the Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Power
~P ant has improved since the last routine inspection.
The Emergency Response Organization is adequately staffed with qualified personnel.
A tracking system has been effectively utilized to better ensure that corrective actions are completed on identified concerns, and that periodic program requirements are completed on schedule.
Four items were closed.
No violations of NRC requirements, deficiencies, deviations or open items were identified as a
result of this inspection.
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Persons Contacted DETAILS 2.
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P. Alexich, Vice President Nuclear Operations M.
G. Smith -Jr., Plant Manager L.
S. Gibson, Assistant Plant Manager L. J. Matthias, Administration Superintendent J.
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Sampso'n, Safety and Assessment Superintendent R.
S. Krieger, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
B.
A. Svensson, Licensing Action Coordinator S.
J. Wolf, equality Assurance Auditor S.
J.
Brewer, NS&L Manager C.
Ross; Computer Science Superintendent R.
L., Simms, Shift Technical, Advisor'.
E.
Rutkowski, Assistant-Plant
'Manager, Maintenance The above individuals attended the exit interview on February 2, 1989.
Licensee Action of Previousl -Identified Items IP 92701)
(Closed)
0 en Item No. 50-315/88006-02):
The licensee committed to eve op adequate mergency an ministration Procedures in 90 days.
A review of the EP Administrative Procedures and the EP tracking system was conducted.
The procedures adequately addressed all program requirements.
Use of the tracking system has clearly led to improved program maintenance.
This item is closed.
(Closed)
0 en Item No. 50-315-88006-03 50-316/88007-02:
Tests of the N
an N te ephone equipment ocate in the an EOF had not been conducted by designated licensee personnel since June of 1987.
This was a Severity Level IV violation.
The implementation of EP administrative procedures and the tracking system assured that all equipment tests and inventories were conducted as required in 1988.
Records indicated that the ENS and HPN telephones were tested as required.
This item is closed.
(Closed)
0 en Item No. 50-315/88006-04:
Licensee personnel indicated that, sn order to ensure constant minimum staffing capability, notification procedures and the corresponding callout list would be reviewed and modified.
The minimum staffing capability and corresponding callout procedure were modified to include three qualified Emergency Response Organization (ERO) members for each position.
Minimum staffing drills were successfully conducted semiannually in 1988.
This item is closed.
3.
Emer enc Plan Activations (IP 92700)
Licensee and NRC records associated with the Emergency Plan activations were reviewed.
The licensee declared four Unusual Events 1988.
Records indicated that all events were correctly classified and that State, county and NRC officials had been notified within the regulatory time limits.
The EP Coordinator's records of each declaration were complete, and his evaluations were thoroug ~
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program was acceptable.
0 erational Status of the Emer enc Pre aredness Pro ram-(IP 82701)
a.
Emer enc Plan and Im lementin Procedures b.
The licensee's plan and procedures relating to onsite and offsite protective action decisionmaking were adequate.
Any changes in the program since the last inspection were adequately reviewed by
'licensee management and did not impact negatively on the overall state of onsite'nd offsite emergency preparedness.
Changes were appropriately reflected in other station procedures.
Current copies of the emergency plan and implementing procedures were available in the Technical Support Center (TSC) and Operational Support. Area (OSA).,
"All plan and procedure changes were submitted to the NRC within 30 days of effectiveness..
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program was acceptable.
Emer enc Facilities E ui ment Instrumentation and Su lies The inspector toured the Technical Support Center (TSC),
and the Operational Support Area (OSA).
Both facilities were as described in the Emergency Plan.
Both facilities were maintained in a state of readiness, based on their general appearance and examination of selected emergency supplies, records. and storage locations.
Surveillance records were comprehensive and encompa sed monthly
.communications equipment tests, quarterly checks of other equipment, quarterly inventories of Health Physics and other supplies, forms, and reference documents.
Records review indicated that all required surveillances had been conducted and were adequately documented
'in 1988.
Records were complete and indicated that corrective actions on identified problems had been promptly initiated and completed.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program was acceptable.
Or anization and Mana ement Control A review of the plant staff's organizational structure indicated no changes wer'e made that would adversely affect the ability of plant personnel to assist offsite agencies in protecting the health and safety of the public.
Management support of the emergency preparedness program has increased at this facility.
Program surveillance has been integrated into regular plant surveillances and operation f S
The Emergency Preparedness (EP) Coordinator assumed program responsibilities in late 1987.
A review of his qualifications and training indicated that he was adequately trained and qualified at the time of this inspection.
The EP program was well managed and maintained.
The offs'ite liaison program is managed and coordinated through corporate staff.
Letters of Agreement were current.
Letters of Agreement with local offsite agencies were explicit in nature regarding duties and obligations of all parties concerned.
Annual meetings were conducted with offsite authorities as required.
Media informational meetings -were also conducted during 1988.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program was acceptable.
Trainin Also IP 82206 IP 82207 The licensee's Training Center has overall responsibility for ensuring that licensee, contractor and other personnel receive annual training on general aspects of the Emergency Plan and site specific training in order to receive and maintain unescorted access privileges.
The plant's training center has adequately administered this program since the last inspection.
The Training Center is responsible for providing and tracking initial qualifying and annual requalifying training for Emergency Response Organization (ERO) personnel.
Records were available and complete.
Course objectives and lesson plans were well organized.
Indepth training was available for all response positions.
The Training Center has provided quarterly reports to the EP Coordinator regarding the qualification status of ERO personnel.
A review of training records of emergencyresponse personnel indicated all training was recent and completed within the annual requirement.
. Records of 1988 emergency preparedness drills were reviewed.
All 1988 Health Physics, Medical, Post-accident Sampling, Assembly, and Shift Augmentation Orills were conducted and critiqued.
Items requiring corrective action were placed on the EP tracking system and corrected in a timely manner.
Interviews were conducted with 12 ERO staff.
The ability'o classify events, perform dose projections and make offsite protective action recommendations were adequately demonstrated.
All personnel interviewed were trained and knowledgeable of their emergency response procedures.
Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's program was acceptabl e..
Inde endent Reviews/Audits Records of the corporate equality Assurance (gA) audits of the emergency preparedness program conducted in 1988 were reviewed.
These records included summary reports and audit recommendations for improvement.
Records were complete and readily available.
Corporate Audit No.
144 addressed the 50.54(t) requirement regarding the evaluation of offsite interfaces.
This evaluation was complete and addressed Letters of Agreement, roles of licensee and offsite support groups in an emergency, and an evaluation of offsite emergency planning coordination with licensee emergency planning staff.
A letter was sent to State and county officials notifying them of the audit firidings and indicating how to obtain a copy of the evaluation.
A plant gA audit was also performed.
This audit addressed prompt notification,,
ERO telephone list updates, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
The audit did not include drill or exercise performances-.
Personnel performance is a critical element of emergency preparedness.
Therefore, the licensee was encouraged to include personnel performance as part of the annual gA evaluation.
Based 'on the above findings this portion of the licensee's program
. was acceptable; however, the following item should be considered for improvement:
gA audits should include evaluations of personnel performance
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Exit Intervi ew The inspector met with licensee representatives denoted in Paragraph j.,
on February 2, 1989.
The inspector discussed the scope and results of the inspection.
The licensee has increased management support and has developed a quality Emergency Preparedness Program.
The program has been integrated into regular plant operations.
Emergency plan training had been integrated into the overall employee qualification program.
Surveillances of emergency equipment, facilities and supplies have been performed by the Radiological Protection group.
Audit, findings and NRC concerns were adequately tracked and received timely attention.
The emergency organization was qualified to support plant management in the emergency planning effort.
Licensee representatives indicated that no proprietary information was discussed during the exit interview.