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Insp Rept 50-320/90-04 on 900319-23.No Violations,Deviations or Unresolved Items Identified.Major Areas Inspected:Changes to Emergency Plan & Implementing Procedures,Emergency Preparednesss Program & Emergency Response Facilities
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Issue date: 05/16/1990
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NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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i U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Region 1 Report No.

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Licensee:

GPU Nuclear Corporation

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Middletown. Pennsylvania 17057-0191 I

Facility Name:

Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station. Unit No. 2 j

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inspection Conducted:

March 19 23.1990 Inspection At:

1.ondonderry Township. Harrisburg. Hershev. artd

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Susauchanna Township. Pennsylvania

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Inspectors:

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date C. G. Ama@, Emergency Pre'paredness Specialist, Region I E. Fox, Jr., Sr. Emergency Preparedness

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Preparedness Section, Division

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inspection Summary: Inspection on March 19 23.1990 (Inspection Report No. 50-

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Areas Inspected: Announced, routine, safety inspection of the licensee's emergency preparedness program. The inspection areas included: changes to the emergency plan and implementing procedures; the emergency preparedness program; emergency c

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response facilities, equipment, instrumentation and supplies; organization and management control; training; and off site activities,

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No violations, deviations or unresolved items were identified.

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I 1.0 Persons Contatted

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The following personnel were contacted. Unless noted otherwise, personnel h

listed below are GPU Nuclear Corporation staff.

D. Bedell, Communications Manager, TMI Communications Office

  • R. Cook, PWR Group Leader, Department of Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Preparedness Department M. Roche, Director, TM1 Unit 2 Division and Vice President

  • D. Laudermilch, Support Training Manager, TMI Training Center K. Miller, Director, Division of Health Physics, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey Medical Center J. Semanko, Director, Ambulatory Care Services, Harrisburg Hospital
  • Denotes those personnel who attended the exit meeting.

2.0 Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedures To determine if the standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(16) and the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q) and Section G of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50 are met, the inspectors reviewed the Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedures.

2.1 The development and maintenance of the GPU Nuclear Corporation

. Emergency Plan for both GPU nuclear sites is the responsibility of the GPU Corporate Emergency Preparedness Department. The TMI Emergency Preparedness Department is responsible for developing and maintaining TMI Fmergency Plan Implementing Procedures. GPU

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Nuclear administrative procedure, Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure System",9470-ADM 1218.01, Rev.1 specifies review procedures, and distribution and control of the Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedure changes. The Administrator for Document

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Control was interviewed and distribution records checked on a sampling basis. Control and distribution were in accord with procedures and

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records were current.

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No changes to tM Emergency Plan have been made since the last routine, safety inspection. Changes to the Implementing Procedures were acceptable and the inspectors concluded they did not result in a decrease of emergency preparedness effectiveness.

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Based on the above review, this portion of the licensee's emergency preparedness program is acceptable, s

3.0 Emergenev Response Facilities (ERFs)

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ERFs are designed and maintained to meet the standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(8)

and (b)(9), and the requirements of Section IV of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, Supplement I to NUREG 0737 and Regulatory Guide 1.97. Equipment,

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instrumentation, supplies, status boards, maps, safety system diagrams, plans, procedures, and communication systems were reviewed or tested on a sampling basis for each of the six TMI ERFs inspected.

3.1 ERFs were meintained in a state of readiness. Instrumentation was functional and within the calibration period. Communication systems tested satisfactorily. All equipment tested functioned properly, Rapid facsimile machines are also available which can transmit simultaneously to multiple terminals and electronically verify transmission receipt. Plans and

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3.2 The Emergency Operations Facility diesel electric generator is

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automatically tested once a week. The test is not observed and the generator is not loaded. Each time the diesel starts a counter is incremented. A contractor checks the counter on a scheduled basis, if-the expected count is not observed, then failure to start is suspected. The contractor will then trouble shoot the diesel electric generator. This contractor also performs routine preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and maintains the fuel supply.

3.3 The Emergency Operations Facility is located within an office building staffed by GPU personnel some of whom were aware of the test but had not been instructed as to actions to be taken in the event the diesel failed to start (the diesel's noise was barely audible in the office area). Licensee

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management when advised of this " test" procedure agreed to review the matter.

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portion of the licensee's emergency preparedness program is acceptable.

4.0 Organization and Management Control

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The GPU Nuclear Corporation emergency pieparedness program structure was i

reviewed, personnel were interviewed and activities evaluated to ascertain if GPU Nuclear Corporation is maintaining and controlling an emergency preparedness program required by 10 CFR 50.54(t) which meets the standards of L

10 CFR 50.47(b) and the requirements of Section IV of Appendix E to 10 CFR

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4.1 GPU Nuclear Corporation effected a significant reorganization. Some

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functions were consolidated and the number of divisions reduced from thirteen to eight. The Emergency Preparedness Department (EPD) was assigned to the Nuclear Assurance Division (NAD) headed by a former

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Oyster Creek Division Director. The EPD manager reports directly to the NAD Director. The structure of the EPD and the TM1 Emergency

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Preparedness Department was not changed. Staff functions remained the same and there were no personnel changes. The staff numbers six plus a t

secretary and the manager. One and a half full time staff are assigned to off site emergency planning. The inspectors concluded the reorganization did not decrease emergency preparedness effectiveness.

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4.2 The Training Department and the Communication Office support the emergency preparedness program. The Training Department was not affected by the reorganization. The Communication Division was a

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emergency preparedness response was not changed. The inspectors

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concluded this reorganization did not decrease emergency preparedness effectiveness.

Based on the above review, this portion of the licensee's emergency preparedness program is acceptable.

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5.0 Training Emergency preparedness lesson plans, training matrix, examinations, training and attendance records and the Emergency Response Organization qualification roster were reviewed. Training Department. staff were interviewed. This was done to verify that emergency preparedness training is in compliance with 10 CFR 50.47(b)(15) and Section IV. F of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50. The status of off site training and accident management training was P.lso reviewed.

5.1 Emergency preparedness training policies for the GPU Nuclear Corporation are stated in " Emergency Preparedness Training Program" (6200 PGD-2685). The policies in this document are intended to ensure uniform training at GPU nuclear sites and headquarters. The training policy specifies performance based training. To do this, program elements are developed from job analysis. Training is scheduled on a monthly basis so essential personnel remain current in their qualifications. Three matrices are exhibits to the policy statement which correlate training requirements with duty position for the emergency response organizations.

5.2 Emergency preparedness training is consistent with training policies.

Training is scheduled on a regular basis over the course of a year.

Training is current. Over 200 TMI staff are qualified for one or more Emergency Response Organization positions. Three staff members are qualified for each Emergency Response Organization position including decision making and managerial positions. Lesson plans have been developed and periodically reviewed. Emergency preparedness examination questions were balanced among topics anst minimum reliance was placed on multiple choice que. ice.a.

5.3 Training of volunteer fire company and ambulance company members who would come on site to support licensee emergency response activities was current. Medical training for support hospital staffs was given by a medical consultant. Training for Emergency Planning Zone emergency workers is offered. Eleven courses have been developed. Letters attesting to this training which state the number trained and topics covered were sent to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) which each year sends a letter to U. S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 111 certifying to the completion of this training. PEMA trains County personnel.

5.4 Drills are a form of training. Thirteen drills were held last year at TMI.

This number of drills exceeds NRC requirements. These drills included shift and quarterly drills which encompassed Health Physics, medical,

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chemistry, environmental sampling and radiation control drills.

Based on the above review and observations, this portion of the licensee's emergency preparedness program is acceptable.

6.0 Independent Audits / Reviews o

An independent review / audit is required at least every twelve months by 10 CFR 50.54(t) and Unit 2 Technical Specifications, Appendix A, Section 6.5.3. NRC

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regulations require a determination for adequacy of the licensee, Commonwealth and local government interface. Provisions shall be made so the results of the interface determination are available to Commonwealth and local governments.

The licensee's Technical Specifications, Appendix A, Section 6.5.2 require an independent safety review of the 50.54(t) audit / review report.

=6.1 The 50.54(t) audit / review was conducted by the Site Audit Department during the second calendar quarter of 1989, and an Audit Report issued (No. S TMI 8911). The audit included emergency preparedness training, public information, observation of a drill, auditing of a training session, siren surveillance, action item tracking system, and contacts with off site officials.. The Commonwealth / local government / licensee interface was determined to be adequate and the audit findings were communicated to the Commonwealth and County Governments. There were no audit findings, and two minor deficiencies were corrected on the spot. Four enhancement recommendations were also made.

6.2 The Technical Specifications required independent safety review was completed. There were no nuclear safety related findings.

I Based on the above findings, this portion of the licensee's emergency preparedness program is acceptable.

7.0 Notification and Communications Communications systems were checked to ascertain if the standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(5) and (b)(6), the requirements of Sections IV. D. I and E.9 of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and the guidance of NRC Information Notice 86 97 were met.

7.1 A contractor maintains and test sirens on a biweekly and quarterly basis in accordance with GPU procedure " Prompt Notification System Testing

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i result to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region-Ill. Siren availability was 98.3% for 1989. The contractor performs routine, preventive and corrective maintenance. All siren decoders were rewired

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to reduce the number of inadvertent soundings that have occurred. Siren

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sounding within the five County area about TMI will be coordinated by

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7.2 The TMI Emergency Preparedness Department reviews communication i

systems quarterly and updates an inventory of these as necessary.

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inspectors reviewed this list and conauded independent, redundant and diverse communication capability is available. The Health Physics Network phones were located as required by the NRC and tested satisfactorily.

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preparedness program is acceptable.

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8.0 Public Information and Off-Site Activities

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Correspondence, documentation and records, and personnel were interviewed to

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determine if the standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b)(5) and (b)(12), and the I

requirements of Sections IV. D. 3. and IV. F. of Appendix E to 10 CFR 50 were

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e-8.1 TMI Public Information personnel continue to support the Emergency

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Preparedness Program. Staff members are radiation worker and f

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Emergency Director / Emergency Support Director qualified, vital area

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access cleared, subject to fitness for duty rules and are on call. These mdividuals report to the Emergency Command Center following

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declaration of an Unusual Event and prepare press releases. GPU procedure " Emergency Public Information Plan and Implementing Procedure" (8200-lMP-1720.01) applies.

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8.2 A telephone book insert appears in the Bell and General Telephone directories for all Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) communities. About

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100,000 brochures were mailed to all residents, employers and institutions

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with!n the ten mile EPZ.J A mass media briefing was held before the

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annual exercise.and a briefing packet prepared for attendees. - Quarterly '

newsletters are ao prepared for EPZ residents and a second for about

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600 EPZ ernergency workers. One newsletter summarizes brochure i

information and another is mailed before the annual exercise,

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'8.3 The licensee maintains an on-going interface with Commonweahh and j

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County governments. Commonwealth and County officials were comacted

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to support the licensee in the event of an accident are current.

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. Emergency Action levels were called to the attention of Penn.svania s f J Bureau of Riidiation Protection on March 5,1990 and Protective Action

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Recommendations were reviewed during training.

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8.4 An All Hazard Emergency Response Plan was developed for the

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communities about TMI (see NRC RI Inspection Report 50 289/89-02,

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Section 12.4). This plan classified emergencies only as Limited or.

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and Hershey were inspected to determine the adequacy of licensee

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support and maintenance. Medical, Health Physics, security and public

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Linformation plans and procedures were current. -Supplies and equipment

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matched the. inventory list. Survey equipment was functional and within

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the stated calibration period. A decontamination facility is available, f

Arrangements to transport injured /over exposed personnel by helicopter

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have been arranged. The Emergency Medicine. Department at each

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Association. The Hershey Center is also classifiul as-a Trauma Center,

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Medicine as are many nurses.

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To determine if the licensee has developed administrative procedures required by 10 CFR 26 applicable to Emergency Response Organization personnel on call i

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classified as "on-call". They are required to respond fit for duty on a one-

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10.0' Exit Meeting h(

An' exit meeting was held on March 23,1990 with licensee personnel identified-j

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in Section 1 of this report. The inspectors presented the results of the (

inspection and advised the licensee no violations, deviation's or unresolved items-j were identified. Licensee management acknowledged these findings and v

ilndicated they would evaluate them and take appropriate corrective action

'regarding the items identified.

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