IR 05000341/1986027

Insp Rept 50-341/86-27 on 860805-08 & 13.Violation Noted: Failure to Perform Quarterly Analysis of Unknown Chloride Sample During Fourth Quarter of 1985,per Procedure 71.000.04

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

Report No. 50-341/86027(DRSS)

Docket No. 50-341 License No. NPF-33 Licensee: Detroit Edison Company 6400 North Dixie Highway Newport, MI 48166 Facility Name: Fermi 2 Inspection A*.: Fermi Site, Newport, MI Inspection Conducted: August 5-8, 1986 (onsite)

August 13 , 1986 (by telephone)

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M. C. Schumacher, Chief Radiological Effluents and Date Chemistry Section Inspection Summary Inspection on August 5-8 and 13, 1986 (Report No. 50-341/86027(ORSS))

Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced-inspection of: (1) chemistry / radio-chemistry, including water chemistry control, quality assurance / quality control of sampling and analysis in the laboratory, observation of technician performance, and sampling and on-line monitoring facilities; (2) staffing, training and qualifications of chemistry staff; (3) radiological environmental monitoring program including review of annual and monthly reports and observa-tion of environs stations; (4) licensee internal audits; and (5) review of open items statu Results: No violations were identified in nine of ten areas inspecte An apparent violation was identified in the area of laboratory QA/QC for failure to perform quarterly analysis of unknown chloride sample during the fourth quarter of 1985 in accordance with Procedure 71.000.04 on quality verification of analytical program as required by Technical Specification 6.8.1.a (Severity Level IV).

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DETAILS 1. Persons Contacted 18. R. Sylvia, Group Vice President, Nuclear Operations 1R. S. Lenart, Plant Manager, Nuclear Production 1F. T. Schwartz, Supervisor, Quality Assurance Staff 1M. Prystupa, General Supervisor, Chemistry, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production 1K. Shields, Chemist, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production 2C. T. Weber, General Supervisor, Radwaste, Nuclear Production 15. Bartman, Senior Radiation Engineer, Rad-Chemistry Department Nuclear Production IJ. Baudet, Consultant, Nuclear Production 2D. Gnaedinger, Q.A. Specialist, Operational Assurance, Nuclear Quality Assurance 1,2J. E. Conen, Engineer, Licensing J. E. Slider, Consultant, Rad-Chemistry, Licensing R. L. Andersen, Supervisur, Radiological Engineering, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production L. A. Baumgart, Senior Nuclear Training Specialist, Nuclear Training J. Heins, Senior Nuclear Training Specialist, Nuclear Training R. L. Woolley, Supervisor, Licensing, Regulatory Affairs E. Preston, Jr., Operations Engineer, Operations, Nuclear Production G. Robinson, Chemistry Technician, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production G. Frost, Chemistry Technician, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production D. Newlin, Chemistry Technician, Rad-Chemistry Department, Nuclear Production J. Synder, Consultant on ODCM Implementing Software R. Weiss, Sample Collector, Teledyne Isotopes, Incorporated D. Delk, QA Audit Leader, Nuclear QA D. Farmer, General Electric Consultant in Chemistry US NRC Personnel M. E. Parker, Resident Inspector, NRC IW. Rogers, Senior Resident Inspector The inspectors also interviewed several other licensee personnel during the course of the inspection, including chemistry and health physics personne Denotes those present at the plant exit interview on August 8, 198 Denotes those contacted by telephone on August 13, 198 . Licensee Action on Previous Findings (0 pen) Open Item (50-341/86002-01): Followup / disposition of CST spill which occurred on November 17, 1985. As noted in IE Inspection Report No. 50-341/86002, the licensee's evaluation showed

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that about 35,000 gallons of CST water spilled into the diked area around the CST tank and all the water, except about 100 gallons which was recovered, soaked into the soil. Analysis of water from the tank showed that the release contained a total of about 2.4 pCi of tritium and about 1.2 pCi of gamma emitters, principally Cc-5 The tritium concentration was about 0.6% of MPC and the gamma emitter concentrations were about 1.4% of MPC, respectively, for release to

, an unrestricted area. The licensee calculated the maximum potential offsite doses resulting from the spill (conservatively calculated based on a 50,000 gallon spill) using models specified in the ODCM, measuring fish and drinking water (city of Monroe) consumption from Lake Erie assuming no retention of the activity in soil or ground wate This evaluation showed the maximum potential dose to be insignificant as expected (about 5.8E-4 mrem to the critical organ (GI-LLI) and about 5.4E-5 mrem to the total body). Further, this dose analysis is conservative because samples of soil and water from borings around the spill area showed evidence of activity retention in the upper few inches of soil within the diked areas. The only'nuclides identified in the soil were Co-58 (698 1 23 pCi/kg) and Co-60 (217 18 pCi/kg). No Cr-51 or Mn-54 activity identified in the CST liquid was above detection limits in the soil samples. Tritium was the only nuclide detectable in water samples collected from the water table in the bore holes. Tritium was detected in all water samples within the diked area and some samples outside but near the diked area. The measured tritium concentration ranged from 423 240 to 2900 270 pCi/ Following the evaluation, a design change involving the clay / gravel base of the diked area surrounding the CST tank has been approved and scheduled for completion by the end of 1986. The design change consists of a sealed asphalt base with large capacity sumps to provide for retention and reclamation of any future spills from the CST. The licensee is pursuing with NRR the disposition of the

, slightly contaminated soil and water resulting from the spill.

l This item will remain open, pending resolution of this issu b. (0 pen) Open Item (50-341/86002-02): Non-operability of four liquid radwaste equipment items. A total of six test exceptions remain i open from preoperational testing of four pieces of equipment: the radwaste evaporators, the filter aid system, the etched disc filters, and the oil coalescer. At the time of the last inspection in mid-January 1986, the licensee expected to have this equipment

! operational in six months but delays have ensued due primarily to low priority placed on this equipment as the licensee has two operable radwaste resin beds in use and continues to be able to recycle an estimated 95% of liquids. Test exception TEDR 29 for the radwaste evaporator (Preop Test G-1125) is in the process of being closed. Modifications to prevent cavitation and potential damage to the concentrates pump were successfully completed on May 27, 198 Test exception TEDR 34 for the filter aid system (Preop Test G-1120)

involves a modification to increase capacity of material feed system

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(by increasing piping size, etc.) to preclude lifting of relief valve on the positive displacement feed pump. The physical work has been completed but testing of the modified system and closecut of the TEDR remain to be completed. The licensee plans completion of this activity by December 1, 1986. Test excei, tion TEDR-19 (Preop Test 6-1120) and test exceptions TEDR-28 and TER-33 (Preop Test G-1125) all involve testing of the etched disc filter Due to clogging of the five micron size openings (believed primarily due to oxides of iron which can not be flushed out during the normal backwash cycle), the required flow rate could not be achieved to properly test the pumps and system nor to verify the etched disc filter efficiency. A report is being finalized which shows favor-able test results in eliminating the problem of clogging by use of a small amount of precoat resin on the etched disc filte Engineering work has been initiated for a modification to accommodate use of the precoat resin on the etched disc filter. Modification and testing are now scheduled for completion by the first refueling outage but the licensee expressed intentions to complete this activity before that time. Test exception TEDR-8 (Preop Test G-1125) involves a problem of automatic valve positioning on loss of power for the valve leading to the oil collection tank. A modification of probe, cable, and logic mechanism has been made to correct the problem and the sensors are currently being recalibrate Completion of testing and closure of the TEDR are planned by December 1,1986, however, this system is only used in series with the etched disc filter and will not be put into use until the etched disc filter is put into service. This item will remain open pending completion of testing and closure of the TEDR . Management Controls, Organization, Training and Qualifications The inspectors reviewed the organization and staffing of the Chemistry Group in the Rad-Chemistry Department. The General Supervisor -

Chemistry, who reports to the Rad Protection Chemical Engineer, oversees the chemistry / radiochemistry area. A Chemist, Chemical Engineer, and Engineer report to the General Supervisor - Chemistry and each Supervisor supervises specific areas. The Chemist supervises 17 technicians and two specialists and is responsible for sampling and analysis and all laboratory activities. These two specialists are responsible to establish a laboratory QC program and provide 0JT training. Two Nuclear Engineering Technicians report to the Chemical Engineer, who oversees chemical engineering aspects of plant operation The Engineer is responsible for the Offsite Dose Calculational Manual (0DCM) and the multi-channel gamma spectrometry system. A consultant from General Electric responsible for on-line monitoring operations is also available for chemistry input to the General Superviser - Chemistry. The professional personnel all have bachelors degrees in chemistry or chemistry engineering. The General Supervisor -

Chemistry has been in this position only four months but the inspector's review of this individual's resume indicates that he has had over 13 years experience in chemistry at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant prior to coming to Fermi 2. The inspector's determined that this individual meets the ANSIANS-3.1 - 1978 requirements for this positio .. . - . -- - - . . __ . -. , _ . - . . _ . - . _ . _

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The Chemist, who has been employed at Fermi 2 for over five years, indicated that there are six shifts with three technicians on each shift. One is a shift leader who directs the activities of that particular shift. One shift participates in an ongoing training program involving formal classroom and 0JT in chemistry such that the technicians receive one week out of six in actual chemistry training experience. There are two shifts during the day. The licensee has adequate coverage in chemistry for all shift Review of records and discussions with the chemist indicated that six technicians have been at the plant for over two years and have completed requirements for 60 tasks for their qualification cards as described in Procedure 71.000.1 " Chemistry Training Program," Revision 2, February 13, 1985. Eight technicians have been at the plant for more than one year and are in the process of completing their qualification cards. Three are newly hired who are undergoing initial training in the Training Department and OJT. All technicians based on their past experience in the Navy, other nuclear plants or previous education prior to being hired at the plant qualify under the ANSI /ANS-3.1 - 1978 requirements. In addition, a program was established in 1984 to provide each technician with quarterly nonradiological blind samples and semi-annual radiological samples to test proficiency. Results of this program as discussed in Section 7 of this report show that the technicians are adequately trained for their job The two specialists who report to the Chemist are developing on-going training programs involving revised procedures, use of new laboratory equipment and discussion of other chemistry topics in cooperation with the Training Department. Training Department representatives indicated that the chemistry training program will undergo an INP0 evaluation for accreditation later in 198 No violations or deviations were identifie . Water Chemistry Control Program The licensee's policy for BWR Water Chemistry Program was issued in Nuclear Operations Program Description, N0P 114, Revision 1, dated June 9, 1986.' This policy provides basic requirements and documents organizational responsibilities for a program to ensure water chemistry limits set forth in the FSAR, Technical Specifications and the General Electric Fuel Warranty are maintained in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The policy is similar to the BWR Owners Group guidelines but does not include all the administrative limits and action statements of the guidelines. The licensee inter.ds to evaluate system performance based on operating experience before making a decision regarding full adoption of the BWR Owners Group guidelines. The inspectors discussed with licensee representatives the importance of the guidelines to minimize the potential for intergranular stress corrosion cracking (IGSCC) and buildup of radiation fields in the plant by minimizing the presence of activated corrosion products in water. The licensee agreed to complete its evaluation of system performance based on the BWR Owners Group guidelines by the time six months of operating experience has been accumulate _

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This item was discussed in the exit interview and will be examined in a subsequent inspection (0 pen Item 50-341/86027-01).

The licensee's N0P-114 adequately addresses management policies, assign-ment of authority and responsibility to implement the licensee's program and provides guidance on operational chemistry limits designed to minimize IGSCC in the reactor system and turbines. It includes guidance on performance monitoring, data management and trending, and trainin Management responsibilities described in the N0P-114 include providing adequate resources of staff, equipment and an organization to implement the licensee's progra The plant is currently implementing N0P-114 through Procedures 71.000.01

" Chemistry - General and Administrative Practices," Revision 2, dated February 4, 1985; 71.000.02 " Data 1.ogging Procedures and Records Maintenance," Revision 4, dated July 7, 1986; 71.000.03, " Sampling and Analysis Schedule," Revision 6, dated April 3, 1986; 71.000.04,

" Chemistry Quality Verification Program," Revision 2, dated February 18, 1985, and 71.080.01, " Chemistry Surveillances," Revision 3, dated December 3,1985. These procedures include administrative chemistry limits for various plant systems and the schedule to perform the required analyses to assure the limits are met and a QA/QC program to ensure credible analyses are performed by the technicians. Some of the limits are the same as those in the BWR Owners Group guideline These procedures also involve the requirement for resampling and reanalyzing the sample if the initial results were off normal. However, no action levels are provided in the licensee's water chemistry control as included in the BWR Owners Group guidelines. In addition the procedures provide for trend plotting of key chemical parameters measured during startup and system operation. The inspector confirmed that the licensee has been trending system operational data since 1985. The licensee compares current plant chemical parameters to the BWR guidelines. Results indicated that the T/S conductivity and chloride limits have never been exceeded. The data reviewed indicated that the plant during its initial stages of startup has been generally successful in operating within the licensee's administrative limits. Abnormal levels of key chemical parameters were recognized, mitigated and corrected in a timely manne .

No violations or deviations were identifie . Water Sampling and Monitoring The inspectors reviewed the water treatment, sampling and monitoring programs and inspected related equipment during tours of the plan The licensee has adequate sampling capability for various plant systems including reactor coolant and cleanup, condensate storage and return, makeup and radwaste to permit necessary water analyses. Installed in-line monitoring capability is currently limited to specific

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ccnductivity, primarily in the condensate filter demineralizer inlet and effluent. Although there is an annunciator, there was no in-line monitoring capability in the control room to monitor conductivity of reactor coolant. The licensee is considering redoing the entire in-line monitoring program for the plant to bring the plant up to the state-of-the-art in this area. The licensee plans to start making improvements in 1987. This item will be examined in a subsequent inspection. (0 pen Item 50-341/86027-02)

No violations or deviations were identifie . Chemistry / Radiochemistry Program The inspectors reviewed the chemistry and radiochemistry program including physical facilities, laboratory operations, chemistry procedures and practices followed in the laboratories and counting room. Laboratory space was adequate in size to accommodate the required activitie Housekeeping was goo Ventilation of the laboratories and counting room was adequate. No problems were noted in the air flow in the hood Chemical instrumentation is generally of good quality. Instrumentation includes pH and specific ion probes, conductivity meters, colorimeter and spectrophotometers. These instruments were operable, well maintained and calibrated in accordance with Procedure 71.000.10 " Chemistry Equipment Calibration Program," Revision 4, dated July 18, 1986. Balances are vendor-calibrated every six months. Each instrument had a current calibration sticker. Reagent bottles were properly labelled and solutions and chemicals were within posted expiration dates. The plant uses a Dionex 20201 ion chromatograph for chloride, fluoride, and nitrite analyses which provides greater sensitivity than specific ion probe ,

Total organic carbon analyzers are used to measure trace organics, oils and greases in any water system. The licensee also uses a Varian Gas Chromatograph for hydrogen and oxygen analyses and a computerized -

Leeman Spec I indirect coupled plasma spectrometer for corrosion metal measurements. All experienced technicians are trained on each instrumen A log book is maintained on each instrument with information as to status of calibration and repairs and other pertinent informatio Counting room instruments were of high quality. They involved two Nuclear Data 6685 analyzers and associated computer equipment, two Ge(Li)

detectors, a EG&G single channel analyzer with scaler for gross gamma counting and for gross beta samples, a Tennelec automatic alpha / beta counter, and a Packard Tri-Carb Liquid Scintillation Counter Model 4530 with an automatic sample changer. All instruments were operable and calibrate The following procedures were reviewed for technical adequacy:

Procedure Revision Title 71.000.01 2 Chemistry Organization and Responsibilities 71.000.16 2 Laboratory Safety and Laboratory Good Practices 71.000.17 2 Chemistry Training Program

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l Procedure Revision Title 71.000.19 3 Chemical Inventory Control 71.000.20 0 Chemistry Data Trending 71.080.01 3 Chemistry Surveillances 75.000.01 1 Operation of the Leeman Labs Plasma Spect I ICP Spectrometer 75.000.03 1 Conductivity Monitors (Plant Process)

75.000.07 1 HF DRT-1000 Turbidimeter 75.000.17 1 Operation of the Corning 135 pH meter 75.000.19 3 Operation of the Various Laboratory Balances 75.000.45 1 Operation of the Dionex 20201 Ion Chromatograph 75.000.57 4 Conductivity Determinations Using Beckman RC 20 or RC 16 Solu Bridge 75.000.61 0 Conductivity Determination Using the YSI Model 35 Conductivity Meter 77.000.04 3 Boron Analysis 77.000.09 4 Fluoride Analysis Using Specific Ion Electrode 77.000.19 2 Silica Analysis 78.000.16 5 Plant Process Sampling System All procedures were current, having been reviewed and approved by management in 1985 and 1986. No problems were note Review of selected log sheets and trend reports indicated that the licensee has been analyzing for pH, conductivity, chloride, and silica in reactor coolant and RWCU demineralizer effluent, dissolved oxygen and conductivity in feedwater, conductivity of condensate storage and return tank water and other key chemical parameters. No problems were identifie The inspectors observed the chemical technicians collect reactor coolant and RWCU inlet and filter demineralizer effluent samples and perform various analyses. They appeared generally to be competent and well

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versed in procedures and laboratory practices. The technicians over came a problem of collecting a grab sample by removing a fitting on the sampling line in order to connect the plastic hose for allowing the liquid to flow through the conductivity flow cell. All samples were properly handled and analyzed for in the laborator The technicians followed procedures correctly and recorded the information on log sheet No violations or deviations were identifie . Quality Assurance / Quality Control in the Chemistry / Radiochemistry Laboratory The licensee has made considerable progress in developing and implementing programs to improve laboratory performance. Tbtse efforts show a substantially increased appreciation of the importance of QA/QC programs in achieving valid analytical result ,

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During each analysis, the technicians analyze two standard samples for a particular chemical parameter whose concentrations bracket the expected concentration of the plant sample and then tabulate the results for these analyses in log books. Comparisons are then made of the results of the plant sample and those of the standards to assure the results are vali An acceptance criteria of 10% is used. However, no control charts of the standard samples are maintained for trending accuracy or precision of results. Licensee representatives agreed that such a program for control charts will be developed by the two specialists reporting to the chemis This item will be examined in a subsequent inspectio (0 pen Item 50-341/86027-03).

The inspectors reviewed the nonradiological QA/QC program based on procedure:

71.000.04 Revision 2 " Chemistry Quality Verification - Program" dated February 18, 198 According to this procedure, chemical technicians are provided intra and interlaboratory samples. For example, for intralaboratory analysis, quarterly blind samples containing nonradiological parameters related mainly to T/S requirements are provided to test the technicians'

proficiency. Analysis of samples containing chloride have been used for this purpose since 1984 with two exceptions. One exception involved the additional analysis in March 1986 of iron, copper, nickel, and chromiu Although the licensee has not as yet established fixed acceptance limits, the technicians (up to 17 in number) who performed the various analyses were mostly within i 20% of the prepared standards. Most of the exceptions involved newly hired technicians who were performing tne analysis as a training exercise. The other exception involved the failure of the licensee to perform the nonradiological intralaboratory analysis of blind chloride samples during the fourth quarter of 1985 in violation of Section 6.1.1 of Chemistry Procedure 71.000.04, Revision 2, which requires that nonradioactive blind and/or spiked samples be prepared and analyzed at least quarterly in an intralaboratory quality verification program. This violation was discussed at the exit, and will be reviewed during a subsequent inspection (Violation 50-341/86027-04).

In May 1985, the chemistry laboratory initiated a program involving receipt of a number of different spiked nonradioactive interlaboratory quality verification samples from Analytics, Inc. for analysis and comparison on a quarterly basis. Different types of samples are received each month with all types being included during the calendar quarte Parameters being compared include boron, chloride, silica, iron, copper, nickel, chromium, sodium, ammonium, nitrite, and sodium pentaborate. The licensee generally has most of the technicians analyze these samples and selects results from one of the more experienced technician for the actual comparison with Analytics results. The comparison of the result of most technicians was within 15%.

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One violation and no deviations were identifie . Laboratory Safety Practices The inspectors reviewed laboratory safety practices and facilities during a tour of the laboratories and plant and observed that emergency showers, eye washers, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits were appropriately placed in the laboratorie Properly labeled hazardous materials were stored in metal storage containers. The inspector also observed that Procedure 71.000.16, " Laboratory Safety and Laboratory Good Practices,"

Revision 2, dated February 18, 1985 was appropriately being implemente The licensee also maintains a chemistry inventory control (Procedure 71.000.19) to assure no chemicals are used after their posted expiration dates and that. chemicals of high quality grade are obtained and proper disposal methods are used once the expiration dates have been exceede The inspectors noted that prudent safe practices were used by the technicians during their different chemical operation No violations or deviations were identifie . Plant Systems Affecting Plant Water Chemistry The inspectors reviewed the status of plant systems affecting water chemistr The licensee is aware of the presence of elevated silica levels during plant startup due to dust and materials used in construction. The licensee has established a control level of 5 200 opb with a maximum limit of 5 500 ppb for silica. The inspectors noted that the licensee plans to properly operate the Makeup Demineralizer in combination with optimization of the Condensate Filter Demineralizers to maintain silica to within these limit The licensee reported that the conductivity of the condensate polishing demineralizers influent and effluent remained well within the Fermi 2 administrative limits of 5 0.2 pS/cm control and 5 0.5 pS/cm maximu The licensee found increases in conductivity of the condensate as a result of loss of condenser vacuum. Last October 1985, the conductivity increase in the condensate hotwell was evident when there were condenser tube leaks. After the tubes were plugged, the conductivity decreased to normal levels. In addition, the licensee noted a rapid depletion of the condensate filter demineralizers attributed to typical anion exhaustion from carbonate and bicarbonate ions formed from CO2 ingress through the condensers. The system returned to normal after the demineralizers were regenerate The licensee has three storage tanks: the Demineralized Water Storage Tank (DST), the Condensate Water Storage Tank (CST) and the Condensate Water Return Tank (CRT). The DST provides makeup water to various plant systems of good quality nonradioactive water. During the latter half of 1985, the DST experienced five contaminant intrusions from the Makeup Demineralizer(MUD). Each intrusion resulted in observed increases in

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pH,. conductivity and chloride level Initial cleanup of the DST contaminants was performed by recycling through the MUD. After reducing the contaminant levels, portions in the DST were transferred to the CST and effectively dilute The Condensate Storage Tanks serve as the normal source for stored condensate water. In combination the CST and CRT provide storage for up to 1.2 million gallons of condensate wate The chemistry limits for the ,

condensate storage tanks are not dependent on the plant operating mode The CRT was well within the established chemistry limits during the latter half of 1985. During October when condenser tube leakage occurred, the CST experienced a slight increase in conductivity, chloride and silica when the hotwell water was transferred to the CST. The system returned to normal conditions after the tubes were plugge Inspector's review of trend reports for the first half of 1986 and discussions with Operations personnel indicate that the licensee is experiencing improvement in maintaining good water quality in different plant systems considering the operational modes of the plant. Once the plant is fully operational, the licensee will demonstrate how well the water quality can be maintained overtime. He plans to weigh the cost of the program against plant benefit before he can evaluate the applicability cf the BWR owners group guideline No violations or deviations were identifie . Standby Liquid Control System (SLCS)

The inspector reviewed the status of operation of the SLCS and determined the licensee performed the required monthly surveillances for boron in accordance with T/S 4.1.5. Results for the first half of 1986 showed concentrations of the sodium pentaborate were within allowable limit No problems were identifie No violations or deviations were identifie . Licensee Internal Audits and Surveillances The inspectors reviewed a chemistry audit A-QC-P/TS-86-23 performed in July and August 1986 and a chemistry surveillance S-0A-86-0284 performed on July 9, 1986 by onsite personnel in the licensee's QA Departmen Responses to the three findings and four observations from the audit are due on September 2, 1986 and the three findings from the surveillance on August 6, 1986. The audit dealt primarily with administrative matters concerning classification of safety and nonsafety chemical procedures and the surveillance with record keeping for quality verification sample These responses and a followup audit to assure the findings have been closed will be reviewed in a subsequent inspection. (0 pen Item 50-341/86027-05).

No violations or deviations were identifie .

12. Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP)

The REMP results presented in the Annual Environmental Operating Report for CY-1985 and monthly reports through May of CY-1986 were reviewed to ensure compliance with T/S 3/4 12 and T/S 6.9.1.7. All samples were accounted for and appropriate reasons given for missing samples. No anomalous results except those shown by the effect of the Chernobyl accident in the spring 1986 were evident. The report contained the appropriate information on land census results and results of participa-tion of the licensee's contractor, Teledyne Isotopes, Inc. in the EPA interlaboratory cross check programs. This contractor performs the sample collections and analyses of samples and maintains a good QA/QC progra The licensee has approved the contractor's QA Manual. The inspectors identified no problems during the review of the audit (A-EA-P-84-024) on the Teledyne QA program performed by the licensee's QA Department on October 3-5, 1984 and the followup audit on the responses to findings to close out the audit by December 1984. No audit findings were identified in audit (A-QS-P/TS-85-40) performed on October 8-10, 198 This audit was comprehensive and included auciting of the REMP results as required by T/S 6.5.2. No problems were noted during a tour of four air stmpling stations. All samplers were operable, well maintained and calibrated. Selected licensee and NRC thermoluminescent dosimeters were also observed as well as water compositors at the Fermi 1 intake and the Monroe Pumping Station. The licensee appears to have effectively impler.nted its operational REM No violations or deviations were identifie . Open Items Open Items are matters which have been discussed with the licensee, which will be reviewed further by the inspectors and which involve some action on the part of the NRC or licensee or bot Open items disclosed during the inspection are discussed in Sections 2, 4, 5, 7 and 1 . Exit Meeting The inspectors met with licensee representatives denoted in Section 1 at the conclusion of the inspection on August 8,1986. The scope and ,

findings of the inspection were discussed. The licensee acknowledged the need to:

• Upgrade the in-line monitors for chemical measurements

• Prepare control charts for QC program in chemistry

• Evaluate water chemistry performance with reference to the BWR Owners Group Guidelines within six months of cperational experienc ,

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The licensee also acknowledged the violation involving failure to follow a procedure regarding the chemistry quality verification progra (Section 7)

Additional telephone discussions concerning the inspection findings were held with licensee representatives on August 13, 198 During the inspection the inspectors discussed the likely informational content of the inspection report with regard to documents or processes reviewed by the inspectors during the inspection. Licensee representa-tives did not identify any such documents or procedures as proprietary.

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