IR 05000334/1982027
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| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 12/08/1982 |
| From: | Crocker H, Markee E, Mojta M, Rich Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
Report No.
50-334/82-27 Docket No. 50-334 License No. DPR-66
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' Licensee: Duquesne Light Company 435 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219'
Facility Name: B_eaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 Inspection At: Shippingport, Pennsylvania Inspection Conducted: October 26-29, 1982 Inspeetors 27 MM
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Preparedness Section Inspection on October 26-29, 1982 (Report No. 50-334/82-27)
Areas Inspected: Announced inspection, follow-up of emergency preparedness items from a prior appraisal performed on October 4-16, 1981 (Report No.
50-334/81-27). The inspection involved 46 inspector-hours on site by two regionally based inspectors.
Results The Appendix A and B items identified in NRC Report No. 50-334/81-27 and 3 similar items identified in previous NRC reports were verified as corrected. No violations were identified.
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- DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted B. Haney, Training Coordinator
- D. Kochman, Senior Health Physics Specialist V. Linnenbom, Radicchemical Analysis Coordinator
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- F. Lipchick, Senior Compliance Engineer J. Lukehart, Security Director
- J. Maracek, Senior Licensing Engineer A. Middleton,' Jr., Security Training Coordinator
- D. Miller, Emergency ~ Planning Supervisor
- G. Reed, Emergency Planning Consultant
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C. Sabol, Quality Assurance Engineer B. Sepelak, Safety and Licensing Engineer-
- J. Sieber, Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing M. Simpson,-Health Physics Specialist J. Vassello, Director, Nuclear Division Training C. Wassel, Emergency Planning Training Instructor
- W. Wirth, Director, Radiological Safety Programs
- Denotes those present at the exit meeting of October 29, 1982.
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During the period from October 4 to October 16, 1981, the NRC conducted an appraisal of the state of emergency preparedness at the Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1.
As a result of this appraisal, the NRC identified ten items requiring correction in order for the licensee to achieve an adequate state of emergency preparedness. These findings were documented in Appendix A to a letter to the licensee dated November 2, 1981.
The NRC Region I Appraisal Report Number 50-334/81-27 was sent to the licensee by letter dated April 28, 1982, and included one additional significant finding for a total of 11. The letter also included 26 improvement items in Appendix B.
In letters to the NRC dated January 5 and May 28, 1982, the licensee committed to correct all of the significant findings and to consider all of the improvement items. The purpose of this inspection was to review the status of the licensee's actions.
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Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings (Closed) 50-334/81-27-01 Implementation of current proposals in the emergency plans and procedures which call for transferring emergency functions from the control room /ECC to the other emergency response facilities, so as to allow control room personnel to concentrate on plant operations and corrective actions (Appendix A, item 1).
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The-inspectors. determined that SectionL5'.2 of~the Emergency Preparedness?
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- sonnel would be. allowed to concentrate.on'plantioperations'and.correctivel actions.
In addition,:the inspectors confirmed that communications'
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equipment was-in place and that EPP/IP_1.4 and 1.5:(Issue 7_,~ Rev. '0)s
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' Completion of plans to ensure that the' required minimum number.of
. personnel are available on-shift by July 1,fl982-(Appendix-A,. item 2).
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- The inspectors confirmed that'the required number of personnel were'
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Specification offqualifications and training required for -individuals _who
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would be assigned.to_the functional areas of the emergency organization-(Appendix B, item 1).
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The inspectors verified that the licensee assigns individuals-to func-
tional areas-of the emergency-organization based on qualification._
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emergency organization.
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Specification of working level emergency personnel who would respond to augment the onsite emergency organization in station callout procedures
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(Appendix B, item 2).
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The inspectors confirmed that Section 5 of the EPP (Issue 6, Rev. 4)
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other than emergency coordinators and their assistants were not included
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on an emergency telephone call list. The licensee maintained that the
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normal station call-out procedure would be used to' notify these working-level support groups.
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Implementation of revisions to plans and procedures which call for prompt
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staffing of the interim Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) to perform the
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emergency functions of NUREG-0696 (Appendix A, item 3).
The inspectors determined that the revised EPP, Sections 5.2 and 7.2.1-(Issue 6, Rev. 4)'provided adequate planning information for prompt i
staffing of the interim EOF. The inspectors also confirmed that
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EPP/IP-1.6 (Issue 7, Rev. 0) addressed the overall management of the licensee emergency response, radiological / environmental assessment,'and
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protective action recommendations.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-06 Improvements in the ability to promptly augment the emergency organization in the functional areas called for by NUREG-0654, Table B-1 (Appendix A, item 4).
The inspectors confirmed that personnel radio paging devices had been issued to key response individuals. The revised EPP/IP-1.2, "Communi-cations and Dissemination of Information," and EPP/IP-1.1, " Notification" provided the procedural guidance to further improve augmentation of the emergency organizaticn.
In addition the inspectors reviewed a test of response times-to augment the emergency organization.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-07 Clarification of EPP/IPs to specify reporting locations, responsibilities and limitations of non-licensee personnel who would augment the licensee's emergency organization (Appendix B, item 3).
The inspectors determined that EPP/IP-1.6, " EOF Organization and Opera-tion", (Issue 7, Rev. 0) adequately addressed the augmentation of non-licensee emergency response individuals.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-08 Development of approved lesson plans covering specialized areas of emergency preparedness training (Appendix A, item 5).
The inspectors reviewed approved lesson plans for specialized training in the areas of onsite and offsite emergency response activities related to the emergency planning program. The inspectors verified that lesson plans were updated to reflect revisions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan and Implementing Procedures (EPP/IP).
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-09 Provisions for training emergency response personnel in changes to procedures and equipment occurring in the periods between annual training cycles (Appendix 8, item 4).
The inspectors determined that the Itcensee had a system to provide personnel training regarding changes to procedures and equipment.
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(Closed) 50-334/79-05-06 and'(Closed) 50-334/81-27-10-Completion of specific training intended for licensee personnel having.
assigned emergency duties and responsibilities and for offsite supporting organizations (Appendix A, ' item 6).
The inspectors reviewed. training records and verified that personnel-assigned to'the emergency response organization had received training for the functional area of assignment. The licensee has also implemented a system to assure' retraining and/or required training based on changes of assignments in the emergency response organization. The inspectors also verified that training had been'provided for offsite organizations.
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Provisions for management controls to assure that individual's complete assigned emergency preparedness training assignments (Appendix.B. item 5).
The inspectors verified that adequate controls have been implemented to assure that individuals complete required training assignments.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-12 Completion of necessary preparations to make the interim Emergency Operttions Facility operational and capable of performing the emergency functions of NUREG-0654 and NUREG-0696 (Appendix A, item 7).
The inspectors verified that equipment and staffing arrangements had been established to permit increased capability and performance at the interim EOF.
In particular, the inspectors confirmed that the dose projection and meteorological computer, radio console for offsite survey team communications, and offsite hotline telephones had been installed.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-13 Relocation of the post-accident gas, particulate, and noble gas effluent air sampling systems to an adequately shielded location (Appendix B, item 6).
The inspectors examined the post-accident gas, particulate, and noble gas air sampling systems for the three air effluent pathways. The licensee had installed on the 755 foot elevation of the Primary Auxilliary Building (PAB) three Eberline "SPING" systems.
Capabilities of this system included particulate, radiciodines, and noble gas sa gling and monitoring.
In addition, the equipment provided features for indicating equipment failure and exceeding set point,
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The inspectors noted that only charcoal cartridges could be'used when sampling for.. iodine from this location. The licensee stated they would use the original sampling location, which was located in an anticipated higher dose rate area, to retrieve an iodine sample collected on silver zeolite. The licensee also stated that the use of quick disconnects to -
remove the sample would significantly reduce the stay-tine, and subsequently the dose attributed for this sampling method.
The inspectors also verified that the licensee had provided two remote readout systems in an adquately shielded location for the medium and high range noble gas monitors. These locations were the Control Room and the 755-foot elevation of the PAB.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-14 Provision of appropriate facilities and supplies to enable decontamination of personnel during emergencies (Appendix A, item 8).
The inspectors verified that provisions have been added to enable-decontamination of onsite personnel during emergencies and that portable decontamination kits are available for use at offsite locations.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-15 Improvement in wind measurement from the 35 ff.. level of the primary meterological tower (Appendix B, item 7).
(See Attachment No. 1 of this report.)
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-16 Identification of appropriate adjustments to available data from the primary meterological system for use in dose projections (Appendix B, Item 8).
(See Attachment No. I of this report.)
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-17 Identification of four-wheel drive vehicles which would be available for use by emergency teams during winter months and other periods of severe weather (Appendix B, item 9).
The inspectors verified that the licensee has identified an adequate number of four-wheel drive vehicles that can be obtained for use during emergency conditions.
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Revisions to EPP/IPs so that " procedure" sections list sequential action steps, reference interrelated tasks, and include appropriate supplies of data and sign-off sheets (Appendix B, item-10).
The inspectors' determined that the licensee had completed a review of their emergency procedures and concluded limited changes were.necessary.
The inspectors verified that sign-off sheets and data forms were
- incorporated into the procedures where applicable. However, the licensee determined that an EPP/IP should provide generic guidance _and criteria rather than specific sequential steps.
The inspectors also noted_that this philosophy was currently being reviewed by the licensee as part of their continual review, upgrade and procedure revision program.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-19 Inclusion of onsite radiation protection ' concerns as part of the EPP/IPs (Appendix B, item 11).
The inspectors determined after reviewing EPP/I-2, I-3, I-4, and-I-5 (Issue 7, Rev. 0) that these implementing instructions, used in conjunction with the Radiation Control Manual, provided adequate information with regard to the implementation of a radiation protection program during emergencies.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-20 Inclusion of the authority of the Emergency Director within Implementing Instructions (Appendix B, item 12).
The inspectors confirmed that the revised Implementing Instructions (Issue 7, Rev. 0) provided authority to the Emergency Director or Emergency / Recovery Manager as prescribed in the Emergency Plan.
(Closed) 50-334/81-02-01 and (Closed) 50-334/81-27-21 Improvement of notification procedures / facilities to enable completion of initial notifications within 15 minutes of an emergency declaration (Appendix A, item 9).
The inspectors verified that notification procedures had been revised and that added equipment had been installed to improve notification methods.
A Communications and Records Coordinator has also been added to the emergency organization to perform the required initial notification _
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(Closed) 50-334/81-27-22 Modification of initial notification procedures (EPP/IP-1.1) to call for additional direct notifications of Chio and West Virginia following declaration of a General Emergency (Appendix B, item 13).
The inspectors verified that EPP/IP-1.1, " Notification" (Issue 6, Rev. 5)
provided direct notification to Ohio and West Virginia upon declaration of a General Emergency.
(Closed) 50-334/80-27-16 and (Closed) 50-334/81-27-23 Designation of specific onshift individuals in the EPP/IPs (other than the Emergency Director) who will be tasked and trained to make emergency notifications (Appendix B, item 14).
The inspectors verified that'five individuals were designated and that several other individuals had also been trained as Administrative Assis-tants to the Nuclear Shift Supervisor.
Training included review of EPP/IPs 1.1 and 1.2 (Issue 7, Rev. 0).
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-24 Identification of techniques to be incorporated into the dose calculational procedures to compensate for the potential uncertainty associated with plume trajectories in order to provide reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures (scope and area) can be recommended in the event of a radiological emergency condition (Appendix A, item 10).
(See Attachment No. 1 of this report.)
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Modification of Post-Accident Stack Effluent Sampling Procedure to provide
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warning on anticipated dose rates during accident conditions (Appendix B, item 15).
The inspectors determined that Radcon Emergency Operation Procedure 1.1,
" Emergency Operation of the SA-9/SA-10 Noble Gas Monitors", included the prerequisites and caution statements, which adequately addressed the anticipated post-accident dose rate conditions.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-26 Development and implementation of precautions and prerequisite for taking high activity liquid effluent samples (Appendix B, item 16).
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The inspectors determined that RE0P_2.2, "Radcon Coverage.for High Activity Liquid Sampling", adequately. addressed the precautions and prerequisites
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for taking high activity liquid effluent samples.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-27 Relocation of equipment used to refill SCBA air bottles to an area of the
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plant which'would be readily accessible during accident conditions (Appendix B, item 17).
The inspectors verified that a cascade charging system was' installed at the 693-foot elevation of the turbine building.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-28 Provisions for reporting the status of personnel accountability performed at Beaver Valley Unit II to the Unit I emergency organization (Appendix B, item 18).
The inspectors determined that EPP/IP 3.1.2 (Issue 7, Rev. 0) adequately addressed the reporting of Unit II accountability.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-29 Revision of decontamination / monitoring procedures used during an accident to include action levels for decontamination and assessment, procedural guidance for determining individual dose equivalent and data sheets necessary to maintain proper records (Appendix A, item 11).
The inspectors verified that decontamination / monitoring procedures had been revised to include provisions for adequately monitoring and decontaminating individuals and equipment during-emergencies.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-30 Development of specific access control standards for identifying personnel authorized to enter the interim TSC or EOF areas (Appendix B, item 19).
The inspectors verified that a system has been developed and is maintained for providing access of authorized personnel only to the TSC and EOF.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-31 Location of security personnel at the TSC/ EOF to ensure meaningful information flow and workload tasking to the security organization during emergencies (Appendix B, item 20).
The inspectors determined that EPP/IP 1.4 (Issue 7, Rev. 0) and EPP/IP 1.6 (Issue 7, Rev. 0) adequately addressed provisions for the coordination of security activities during emergencies.
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. (Closed) 50-334/81-27-32 Development of specific access control standards to enable identification of essential licensee and non-licensee augmentation personnel who must respond on site (Appendix B, item 21).
- The inspectors verified that a system has been developed and is maintained to provide access for essential personnel reporting to the site.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-33 Modification of Radcon Emergency Operation Procedure 2.1, to place the conditions.for requiring self-contained breathing apparatus in BOLD FACE TYPE or some other technique to highlight their importance (Appendix B, item 22).
The inspector: verified that REOP 2.1 had been revised and the requirements for wearing self-contained breathing apparatus were under-lined for emphasis.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-34 Modification of the. emergency plan and procedures to call for testing communications links at the frequency specified in Section N.2.a of NUREG-0654 (Appendix B, item 23).
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The inspectors determined that EPP/IP-1.1.1, " Monthly Communications /-
Verification Check", (Issue 7, Rev. 0) adequately addressed the type and frequency (monthly) specified in NUREG-0654.
Review of the August com-munications test indicated that no deficiencies were identified.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-35 Development of a procedure outlining the administrative controls for tracking drills and exercises and for ensuring that the actions necessary to respond to observations are implemented (Appendix B, item 24).
The inspectors determined that EPP/IP7.2 (Issue 7, Rev.0) provided adequate administrative controls for tracking drill and exercise identified improvement items.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-36 Modification of emergency planning audit / review procedures to ensure that comprehensive independent reviews are performed at least every twelve months (Appendix B, item 25).
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The inspectors verified.that Section 8.2.4 (Issue 6, Rev. 4) of the EPP'
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specifies that the Onsite Safety Committee performs an annual review of the EPP.- The licensee' determined that the Station Administration Manual
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. that no modifications or. changes to the existing process of procedures is necessary.
(Closed) 50-334/81-27-37 Equipping emergency survey kits' with casters or dolleys to aid in safe movement from storage locations (Appendix B, item 26).
The inspectors confirmed that dual handles were installed on the emergency kits allowing two person operation to aid in safe movement.
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Exit Meeting On October 29, 1982, the inspectors met with the individuals identified in paragraph 1, and discussed the inspection findings.
During a subsequent telephone discussion on November 3, 1982, the licensee was informed of the NRR inspection findings (see Attachment No.1).
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