IR 05000335/1979023
| ML17207A627 | |
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| Site: | Saint Lucie  |
| Issue date: | 10/11/1979 |
| From: | Hufham J, Perrotti D, Trojanowski R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| 50-035-79-23, 50-35-79-23, NUDOCS 7912100461 | |
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UNITEDSTATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
101 MARIETTAST., N.W., SUITE 3100 ATLANTA,GEORGIA 30303 Report No. 50-335/79-23 Licensee: Florida Power and Light Company P.
O. Box 529100 Miami, Florida 33152 Facility Name: St. Iucie Unit 1 License No. DPR-67 Inspection at St. Lucie Site, Hutchinson r
Inspected by:
D. J. Perrotti Island, Florida io i./gy Date Signed E. Tr anowsk ~ l IC, ~~1l~
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igned Approved by:J.
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, Section Chief, IO to 7 FFMS Branch Date Signed SUMMARY Inspection on September 10-14, 1979 Areas Inspected This routine announced inspection involved 110 inspector-hours onsite in the areas of Coordination with Offsite Support Agencies; Emergency Facilities, Equipment and Procedures; Means for Determining a Release; Emergency Training for Licensee Employees and Offsite Groups; Emergency Drill; Fire Brigade Organization and Training; Emergency Organization; Audits and Bulletin 79-18.
Results Of the 9 areas inspected, no app'arent items of noncompliance or deviations were identified in 8 areas; one apparent item of noncompliance was found in one area (Deficiency - Failure to implement procedure H.P.
90 - paragraph 6b(4)).
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DETAILS Persons Contacted Licensee Employees C. Wethy, Plant Manager
- S. Kingsbury, Administrator, Emergency Planning-R. Scott, General Office, Health Physics-J. Barrow, Operations Superintendent
+H. Buchannan, Health Physics Supervisor-J.
Brown, QA Applications Manager
+A. Bailey, QA Operations Supervisor R. Jennings, Technical Supervisor T. Sager, Technical Staff Engineer-H. Mercer, Asst. Supervisor, Health Physics
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Moore, Chemistry Supervisor P. Fincher, Training Supervisor M.~Craig, Electrical Supervisor C. Wells, Operations Supervisor D. Turcott, Plant Supervisor G. I,onghouse, Plant Security Supervisor W. Marr, ISC Supervisor J. O'eil, Training Coordinator, Radiation Team M. Altermatt, Watch Engineer R. Ryall, Reactor Engineer Supervisor L. Pearce, Plant Supervisor H. Shindehette, Manager, Ft. Pierce Service Center
- G. Bell, Health Physics-J. Walls, Quality Control N. Roos, Quality Control Other licensee employees contacted included 3 technicians security force members, and 3 office personnel.
, 4 operators,
Other Organizations C. McCauley, Asst. Chief, St. Lucie County, Ft. Pierce Fire Dept.
B. King, Administrator, Lawnwood Medical Center J. Tesor, Asst. Administrator, Lawnwood Medical Center Dr. Theodorow, Chief of Staff, Lawnwood Medical Center C. Norwell, Sheriff, St. Lucie County P. Rodie, Coordinator, St. Lucie Disaster Preparedness J. Wells, Coordinator, Martin County Disaster Preparedness B. Kaehler, Florida Public Safety Planning and Assistance W. Johnson, Florida Dept. of Health and Rehabilitation J.
Buchannon, Area Coordinator, Florida State Civil Defense J.
Lawson, Area Coordinator, Florida State Civil Defense J. Holt, Sheriff, Martin County
+Attended exit interview
2.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on September 14, 1979, with those persons indicated in Paragraph 1 above.
With respect to the item of noncompliance discussed in Paragraph 6b(4) and the one unresolved item discussed in Paragraph 12 the plant manager acknowledged the inspector's findings.
3.
Licensee 'Action on Previous Inspection Findings Not inspected.
4.
Unresolved Items Unresolved items are matters about which more information is required to determine whether they are acceptable or may involve noncompliance or deviations.
New unresolved items identified during this inspection are discussed in paragraph 12.a.
5.
Coordination with Offsite Support Agencies a.
This area was reviewed with respect to the licensee's commitments to maintain contact and coordination with the offsite agencies as described in the approved Emergency Plan.
b.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's Emergency Implementing Procedures (EIP), written letters of agreement with offsite support agencies and the list of offsite support agencies specified in the Emergency Plan to verify that:
(1)
Detailed procedures have been established describing methods for notifying local, State, Federal officials and other offsite support agencies in the event of a radiation emergency.
(2)
Arrangements for the services of a physician and other medical personnel qualified to handle radiation emergencies have been established.
(3)
Arrangement for the transportation and treatment of injured or contaminated individuals at a treatment facility outside the site boundary have been established.
c ~
The inspector contacted eleven offsite agencies and met with officials of these agencies to verify that contact is being maintained and that services as described in the letter of agreement can be provided.
These contacts were made during this inspection and also during the period of August 23-24, 1979, at which time the inspector participated as a Federal observer and as a member of the Federal Interagency Regional Advisory Committee during the test of the Florida Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP).
The test of the Florida RERP was accomplished as a result. of a postulated major reactor accident originating at tPe St. Lucip Nqgfpyp Powpp Stagj.o The results of this test were sufficiently adequate to warrant NRC continual concurrence in the Florida RERP.
d.
The'inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas.
(1)
CFR Part 50 Appendix E Section IV.D (2)
Emergency Plan Section IV (3)
Emergency Plan Annex J Within the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
6.
Facilities, Equipment and Procedures a ~
Changes to Facilities, Equipment and Procedures (1)
The inspector reviewed established management controls and inter-viewed licensee personnel to determine if changes had been made to the Emergency Plan, Emergency Implementing Procedures, emergency facilities and equipment since the last inspection.
The inspector noted that Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure 3100023,
"Emergency Roster",
Rev.
18, contained some incorrect telephone numbers.
This matter was identified by a QA audit and is included in the QA report as discussed in Paragraph 12 of this report.
The inspector also noted that there has been no change to the Emergency Plan since the last Emergency Planning inspection conducted on October 18-19, 1978.
The inspector verified, through discussions with licensee manage-ment representatives and the NRC Project Inspector, that during the period September 2-3, 1979, when a hurricane occurred in the vicinity of the St.
Lucie Site, the Emergency Plan was implemented and the licensee followed Emergency Implementing Procedure 3100024,
"Natural Emergencies".
(2)
The review of this area with respect to changes was conducted to verify that:
(a)
Changes did not constitute an unreviewed safety question.
(b)
Changes did not alter the requirements set forth in the Emergency Plan.
(c)
Changes were reviewed and approved in accordance with estab-lished plant procedures.
(d)
Required plant committee review and gA audits of the Emergency Plan were conducte (e)
Distribution of revisions of the Emergency Plan and Emergency Implementing Procedures were made to the required locations at the facility.
(3)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas.
Technical Specifications 6.5.1.6 and 6.5.2.7 Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
b.
Emergency Kits (1)
The inspector reviewed selected calibration, maintenance, and inventory records along with a physical inspection and inventory of emergency kits and equipment located in the main control room storage locker, site assembly station, and FPI, Fort Pierce District Office.
Types of emergency equipment selected for inspection and inventory included self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
respirators, survey meters, air samplers, communication equipment, emergency kit supplies, pocket dosimeters, and pocket dosimeter chargers.
(2)
The review and inspection of emergency kits and equipment was conducted to verify that:
(a)
The required periodic inventory, maintenance and calibration of emergency equipment and emergency kits were being conducted.
(b)
The physical condition and content of emergency kits and supplies are being maintained in a state of readiness.
(c)
The emergency kits, supplies, and portable instrumentation are at various locations as required by the Emergency Plan and Emergency Implementing Procedures.
(3)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas.
(a)
Emergency Plan Section VIII, IX, Tables H-l, H-2, H-3 (b)
Health Physics Procedure HP-90 (c)
Health Physics Procedure HP-4 As a result of this review the inspector identified one item of noncom-pliance as discussed in paragraph 6.b.(4) belo (4)
The inspector identified that inventory record sheet 2 of 2 (which contains 20 separate items for emergency use) at the Site Assembly Station was not completed for the months of January, February, and May 1979, as required by procedure H.P.-90 sections 4.4 and 7.1.
This failure to implement procedure H.P.-90 as required by Technical Specification 6.8.1 constitutes an item of noncom-pliance (335/79-23-01).
c.
Main Control Room Habitability This area was reviewed with respect to maintaining the main control room habitable.
The Emergency Plan defines this area as the center for controlling activities during emergency conditions.
(2)
The inspector reviewed surveillance test records, calibration data, channel checks, and system alignment to verify that:
I (a)
The control room emergency ventilation system is properly aligned.
(b)
The required operability tests are being performed on the control room emergency ventilation system at the required frequency, including system automatic start upon receiving a
safety injection signal.
(c)
The control room air temperature checks, pressurization test and chlorine monitor channel checks and calibration had:been performed at required intervals and surveillance data was satisfactory.
(3)
The inspector made a physical review of food and water supplies stored in the control room which are described in the Final Safety Analysis Report.
(4)
The inspector verified by observation that readouts or displays for air temperature, air intake chlorine, radiation smoke detec-tion and control room differential pressure were located in the control room.
(5)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas.
(a)
Technical Specification 4.3.3.6, 4.7.7.1 (b)
Final Safety Analysis Report Section 6.4 (c)
Operating Procedure No. 1900050
(d)
Chemistry Procedure No.
Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
d.
Remote Shutdown Panel (1)
This area was reviewed with respect to insuring that the required plant parameters and controls as described in the Final Safety Analysis Report can be used to perform an emergency shutdown of the plant in the event the main control room cannot be manned.
(2)
The inspector reviewed surveillance test records, calibration data, channel checks, and performed physical inspections to verify that:
(a)
The specified Emergency Operating Procedures, Emergency Implementing Procedure, and Off-Normal Operating Procedures, were at the remote shutdown room and were up to date.
(b)
The calibration and channel checks for pressurizer pressure, pressurizer level, steam generator pressure, and steam generator level had been done at the required frequency.
(3)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria.for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas:
(a)
Technical Specifications 4.3.3.5 (b)
Final Safety Analysis Report Section 9.4.1.2 (c)
Surveillance Test 0540050, 0540051, 1200053 Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
The inspector informed the licensee at the exit interview that during review of procedures provided at the remote shutdown station, two copies of emergency procedure E.P.
0120042, Revision 8, and Revision 9 were at this station.
Licensee stated that the out of date copy of E.P.
0120042 would be removed.
e.
Emergency Communications (1)
This area was reviewed with respect to licensee's commitment to maintain and have available various types of communication systems within the plant for both normal and emergency use as described in the Emergency Plan.
(2)
The inspector observed the physical location of communications in the main control room and remote shutdown room to verify the avail" ability of the communication systems as required by the Emergency Pla (3)
The inspector reviewed records to verify that the plant emergency alarm tests have been satisfactorily performed at the required frequency.
(4)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above areas.
(a)
Emergency Plan Annex A (b)
Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure 3100050E Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
f.
Seismic Instrumentation (1)
This area was reviewed with respect to licensee requirement to have seismic instrumentation on vital pieces of equipment and readout and/or annunciation in the control room as specified in the Final Safety Analysis Report (2)
The inspector reviewed surveillance test data, calibration data, channel checks, and seismic instrumentation in the control room to verify that seismic instrumentation has been maintained in a state of operability.
(3)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(a)
Technical Specification 4.3.3.3.1 (b)
Surveillance Test 1400058 (c)
Surveillance Test 1400152 (d)
Surveillance Test 1400151 Within the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
g ~
Chlorination Station (1)
The inspector reviewed implementing procedures which govern the actions to be taken in the event of a chlorine leak and made a
physical inspection of the chlorine station to verify that:
(a)
Emergency repair kits were readily available.
(b)
Safety Precautions signs were posted and instructions for safe handling of chlorine cylinders was readily availabl (c)
General Housekeeping of the chlorine station was at accept-able levels.
(2)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(a)
Off Normal/EOP 0630040 Chlorine Leak Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
h.
The inspector reviewed preventive maintenance schedules, and maintenance records and inspected one type of emergency elec-trical system to verify that emergency lighting systems are being maintained and are as described in the Final Safety Analysis Report.
(2)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
Final Safety Analysis Report Section 9.5.3 As a result of this review, no items of noncompliance or devia-tion were identified.
Commitments in the area of emergency lighting are discussed in Paragraph 6.h.(3) below.
(3)
During the review of the preventive maintenance (PM) program established to conduct maintenance and testing on emergency lighting systems, the inspector noted that maintenance and testing of the battery/110VAC emergency lighting is not included-in the PM program..
The licensee committed to developing a procedure to perform preventive maintenance and testing of the Battery/llOVAC system on a monthly bases.
A date of October 1, 1979, was established at the exit interview for implementation.
This item will remain open and will be inspected at a future date (335/79-23-02).
Medical and Decontamination Facilities (1)
This area was reviewed with respect to the licensee commitment to provide emergency first aid and personnel decontamination facilities, including medical supplies and equipment for first aid treatment, which are described in the Emergency Pla (2)
The inspector performed a physical inspection of equipment and supplies at the first aid room and decontamination facility, reviewed records of first aid team training, equipment and supplies for personnel decontamination to verify that:
(a)
The first aid team had received required training.
(b)
Emergency equipment and supplies were in good condition and available in specified areas and required quantities.
(3)
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(a)
Emergency Plan, Annex E,Section V.A (b)
CFR 50, Appendix E,Section IV.F Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
7.
Means for Determining a Release a.
This area was reviewed with respect to the licensee's commitments, as described in the Emergency Plan, for determining the magnitude of a release of, radioactive material and the criteria for determining when protective measures should be considered within and outside the site boundary.
b.
The inspector performed an inspection of instrumentation in the control room and reviewed records for instrumentation calibration, channel checks, functional test and alarm set points to verify that readouts for wind speed, direction, temperature, area and process monitors were operable and available as required by the Emergency Plan.
c.
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(1)
Technical Specification 4.3.3.1 (2)
Emergency Plan, Annex B.,Section II.A (3)
Emergency Plan, Annex I, Tables I-1 and I-2 (4)
CFR 50 Appendix E, Paragraph IV.C Within the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviation were identifie "
8.
Emergency Training for Licensee Employees and Offsite Groups a ~
This area was reviewed with respect to the licensee's commitments as described in the Emergency Plan to conduct emergency training for licensee employees onsite, offsite FPL employees who are assigned specific authority and responsibility in the event of an emergency and non-FPL offsite groups whose assistance may be needed in the event of a radiological emergency.
b.
The inspector reviewed personnel training records along with training schedules and training course content to verify that:
(1)
Emergency training had been given to the following categories of personnel:
emergency director, emergency coordinators, emergency team leaders, general employees, contractor personnel, offsite FPL employees, and non-FPL offsite groups.
(2)
Personnel are informed of changes in Emergency Plan and Emergency Implementing Procedures.
(3)
The training courses covered the material specified by the Emergency Plan.
c ~
The inspector interviewed 2 individuals from the above categories to verify that training had been provided as documented in the training records.
d.
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(1)
Emergency Plan,Section VII A (2)
CFR 50, Appendix E, Paragraph IV.H As a result of this review, no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
The inspector reviewed with the licensee an item of concern in the area of emergency training which is discussed in Para-graph 8.e below.
e.
.Section VII A. 2. of the Emergency Plan requires that the training supervisor determine the frequency of scheduled regular training courses or refresher courses based on the requirement for maintaining trained emergency teams at all times.
The inspector noted that there is no requirement for refresher training for the interim Radiation Team members and noted several team members had received the initial training two or more years prior to this inspection.
Annex C to the Emergency Plan specifies the duties and responsibilities of the Radiation Team which include, in part:
(a)
Performing radiation surveys and obtaining appropriate samples for.radionuclide analysi (b)
Providing estimates on the magnitude and extent of radiological hazards to the Emergency Coordinator.
(c)
Monitoring of personnel and evaluating their exposure.
Since the interim Radiation Team is composed of employees whose back-grounds and routine duties in general, do not include experience in the above areas, the inspector is concerned that Interim Radiation Team members may not have a sufficient level of training to perform their assigned duties in the event of an emergency.
This concern was discussed with licensee representatives.
9.
Emergency Drills a.
This area was reviewed with respect to licensee's commitments as described in the Emergency Plan for the planning, execution and evaluation of emergency drills.
b.
The inspector reviewed records, reports, and discussed with licensee representatives the most, recently conducted drills in the areas of a full scale radiation emergency drill, fire emergency, medical emergency and simulation of emergency conditions due to a hurricane to verify that:
(1)
The required drills were performed at the prescribed frequency.
(2)
Appropriate corrective actions are being initiated to correct identified deficiencies.
(3)
Changes to the Emergency Plan or Procedures, as a result of deficiencies identified during the drill, have been reviewed and approved by licensee management.
(4)
Changes were issued to persons, organizations, and support organizations.
c.
The inspector used one or more of the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of the above area.
(1)
CFR 50, Appendix E, Paragraph IV.I.
(2)
Emergency Plan,Section VII.B.2.
(3)
Emergency Plan, Annex G.,Section I.B.
Within the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviation were identifie.
Fire Brigade Organization and Training a.
The inspector reviewed the licensee implementing procedure on fire brigade organization, training program provided, an reviewed indivi-dual training records for the fire brigade team members to verify that:
(1)
The initial fire brigade training was conducted for new team members.
(2)
The fire team roster is maintained on the plant bulletin board.
(3)
Refresher fire brigade training is conducted at specified intervals.
(4)
The required number of fire brigade members are maintained onsite at all times.
b.
The inspector interviewed two members of the fire brigade team to verify that training was provided as documented in the training records.
c.
The inspector used the following acceptance criteria to inspect and evaluate the above area.
(1)
Technical Specification 6.2.2.a (2)
Technical Specification 6.4.2 Within the areas inspected, no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
11.
Emergency Organization
,a.
This area was reviewed with respect to the licensee's commitment, as described in the Emergency Plan, for developing the organizations for coping with radiation emergencies.
b.
The inspector reviewed licensee's organization charts, Emergency Rosters, emergency implementing procedures and interviewed licensee management representatives to verify that:
(1)
Specific authority, responsibilities and duties have been defined and assigned for onsite FPL emergency organizat'ion, offsite FPL emergency organization, and specified outside support agencies.
(2)
The individuals assigned on the emergency call list is current as to names, addresses, and telephone numbers, except for the offsite FPL emergency organization located at the General Office in Miami, Florida.
This matter will be reviewed during the period September 24-28, 197 "
c.
The inspector used one or more of the following acceptance criteria for the inspection and evaluation of this area.
k (1)
CFR 50., Appendix E, Paragraph IV.A.
(2)
Emergency Plan, Annex C, Figure C-.3 (3)
Emergency Implementing Procedure Mo. 3100023, Emergency Roster Within the areas inspected no items of noncompliance or deviation were identified.
12.
Audits The inspector examined the licensee's equality Assurance audit No.
PSL-79-07-169 dated August 20, 1979, which was an inspection in the areas of Emergency Planning and Emergency Implementing Procedures.
The inspector noted that six unsatisfactory items were identified during the gA audit.
Licensee written response to the (}A audit is due September 19, 1979.
Until the licensee provides resolution and completes corrective actions for the identified deficiencies, this matter will remain unresolved, to be inspected at a future date.
(335/79-23-03)
Review of I.E. Bulletins The inspector reviewed the contents of IE Bulletin 79-18 with the licensee.
This Bulletin establishes time and reporting requirements to be met in connection with the review of "AudibilityProblems Encountered on Evacua-tion of Personnel from High Noise Areas".
The licensee stated that they would comply with the requirements of the Bulletin.
The status of the above review is as follows:-
a.
The licensee has made a preliminary evaluation of evacuation alarm audibility in high noise areas.
b.
A draft report has been submitted to the FPL Corporate Office for review and evaluation.
c.
There were no conclusive results available at the time of this inspec-tion.
The inspector will follow the progress of this evaluation during future inspections.
This is an open item (335/79-23-04).
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