IR 05000361/1998020

Insp Repts 50-361/98-20 & 50-362/98-20 on 981207-11.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Plant Support

ML20198G440
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Site:	San Onofre
Issue date:	12/17/1998
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20198G428	List: IR 05000361/1998020 ML20198G423
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50-361-98-20, 50-362-98-20, NUDOCS 9812290080
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ENCLOSURE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  :

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i- ' Docket Nos.: 50-361  !

! 50-362 l License Nos.: NPF-10 )

NPF-15 l Report No.: 50-361/98-20 50-362/98-20

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Licensee: Southern California Edison C !

Facility: San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3 i Location: 5000 S. Pacific Coast Hw l San Clemente, California

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Dates: December 7-11,1998 Inspector (s): Michael C. Hay, Radiation Specialist Plant Support Branch E Approved By: Blaine Murray. Chief, Plant Support Branch Division of Reactor Safety Attachment: Supplemental information l

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-2-EXECUTIVE SUMMARY San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3 NRC Inspection Report 50-361/98-20; 50-362/98-20

Plant Supoort

Overall, an effective radiological environmental monitoring program was implemente Excellent sampling and handling practices were used for collecting environmental air samples.. Management was pro-active for ensuring that sampling of environmental media was effectively implemented. Sample analyses were properly performed by a contract laboratory. The 1997 radiological environmental monitoring report was comprehensive and submitted in a timely manner. Sufficient supplies and environmental sampling equipment were available and properly maintained to effectively implement the radiological environmental monitoring program. Overall, the knowledge and performance of the radiological environmental monitoring program personnel were outstanding (Sections R1.1, R2.1, and R4).

• Overall, an effective meteorological program was in place. The meteorological monitoring equipment was maintained in good operating condition (Sections R1.2 and R2.2).

Overall, probing and comprehensive audits and surveillances evaluating the radiological

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environmental monitoring program were performed by qualified personnel. Identified areas needing improvement were properly captured and resolved in the licensee's corrective action process (Section R7.1).

• A Non-Cited Violation involving the failure to obtain representative sampling for radioactive materialin the paniculate form and radiciodines during effluent gaseous releases was identified (Section R8.3).

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IV. Plant Support R1 Radiological Protection and Chemistry Controls R1.1 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program Insoection Scope (84750)

l The radiological enviror..nental monitoring program was reviewed to determine l compliance with the Technical Specifications and Offsite Dose Calculation Manual requirements. Selected environmental sampling stations were inspecte Observations and Findinas Air, vegetation, and selected thermoluminescent dosimeter sampling locations were maintained as described in the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. The inspector accompanied and observed an environmental specialist collect and prepare for 1 shipment particulate and charcoal cartridge air samples. These activities were conducted in accordance with approved procedures. The inspector noted that the collection of air sample media was performed by replacing the sampler heads in the field minimizing the potential for cross contamination and preserving sample integrity. All records were properly maintained and stored in an orderly manne The inspector noted that the collection frequency, processing, and analyses of the radiological environmental samples were performed in accordance with the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. The 1997 and 1998 annualland use censuses were properly i performed and documented. A comprehensive radiological environmantal monitoring report for 1997 was submitted in a timely manne Environmental samples sere analyzed by a contract environmentallaboratory. The contract laboratory participated in an inter!aboratory comparison program as required by the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. The inspector verified that analytical results from the interlaboratory comparison program were acceptable and properly reported in the annual radiological environmental operating repor Conclusions i Overall, the radiological environmental monitoring program was effectively implemented in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. Sample collection, shipment, and analyses report forms were properly maintained. The 1997 annualland use census was properly conducted and documented in the radiological environmental monitoring report. The 1997 radiological environmental monitoring report was comprehensive and submitted in a timely manner.

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-4-R1.2 Meteoroloaical Monitorina Proaram Insoection Scope (84750)

The meteorological monitoring program was reviewed to determine agreement with the commitments in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and the recommendations in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.23. The inspector reviewed data collection and data displays at station facilities, Observations and Findinas The inspector verified that the meteorological tower's primary and secondary instrumentation and codimit ation agreed with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.23 and commitments in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report. The primary tower provided for meteorological instrument redundancy at the 10- and 40-meter levels. The inspector was informed that the primary and secondary instrumentation each utilized two separate power supplies to ensure power was available.

The inspector verified that appropriate meteccological data was transmitted and displayed in the station's emergency response facilities and the control room. The system engineer demonstrated that meteorological data could also he retrieved via the site-wide computer syste Conclusions l

Overall, an effective meteorological monitoring program was in place. The performance l of the meteorological monitoring program agreed with the guidance contained in Regulatory Guide 1.23 and commitments in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Repor R Environmental Monitorina Eauioment Inspection Scoce (84750)

Selected environmental sampling stations were inspected to verify that the stations were properly maintained and that sampling equipment was operable and properly calibrate The environmental monitonng program storage areas were inspected to verify sufficient supplies and equipment were available to perform the licensee's environmental sampling program. The licensee's maintenance and calibration program fer the air sampling equipment was reviewe Observations and Findinas The inspector toured and inspected the environmental monitoring air sampling station All air samplers were verified to be in proper operational condition. Air samplers were calibrated every year as required by procedure. The inspector noted that in 1997,5 out of 17 air sample meters failed to meet the station calibration criterion of +/- 5 percen Due to this high failure rate the licensee replaced the flow meters. The licensee plans to install the new flow meters following the revision of associated operating procedure .

l l-5-The environmental storage area was stocked with the necessary equipment and sufficient suppl' 'o perform the required sampling activitie , Conclusions Sufficient supplies and environmental sampling equipment were available and properly maintained to effectively implement the radiological environmental monitoring progra Management was pro-active for ensuring that sampling of environmentsi media was effectively implemente !

R2.2 Meteoroloaical Monitorina Eauipment Inspection Scope f83750)

l The meteorological tower instrumentation was inspected. Instrument calibration procedures and records were reviewe Observations and Findinos The inspector verified that calibration tolerances for the meteorological instrumentation were within the recommendations of Regulatory Guide 1.23. Calibrations were performed at the required frequencie The inspector toured the primary and secondary meteorological towers and instrumentation areas. Allinstrumentation and equipment observed were maintained in good operational conditio pa Conclusions The meteorological monitoring equipment was maintrxined in good operational conditio Calibrations of all meteorologicalinstrumentation were performed at the required frequencie R3 Procedures and Documentation R Radioloaical Environmental Monitorina Procram Imolementina Procedures Inspection Scope (83750)

The inspector reviewed the radiological environmental monitoring program implementing procedure Observations and Findinas The radiological environmental monitoring program implementing procedures contained sufficient detail for personnel to effectively implement the licensee's environmental monitoring program. The inspector determined that the requirements contained in the station Technical Specifications and the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual were appropriately described in the station implementing procedure . . _ _ . .. . . - ,_- .- - - . - .--. . . - . - . .

l-6- Conclusions Good environmental monitoring program implementing procedures were maintaine R4 Staff Knowledge and Performance Insoection Scope (84750)

Selected environmental monitoring program personnel were observed and interviewed to determine their knowledge of the radiological environmental monitoring program sampling and analyses requirements and implementing procedure Observations and Findinas The inspector observed excellent sampling and handling practices used by the environmental specialist collecting air samples. Through discussions and observations the inspector noted that the staff responsible for implementing the radiological environmental monitoring program demonstrated outstanding knowledge with regards to the requirements contained in the Offsite Dose Calculation Manua Conclusions Excellent sampling and handling practices were used for collecting environmental air samples. Overall, the knowledge and performance of the radiological environmental monitoring program personnel were outstanding, i

R6 Organization and Administration Insoection Scoce (84750)

The organization, staffing, and assignment of the radiological environmental monitoring program responsibilities were reviewe Observations and Findinas The organizational structure and staffing qualifications for the radiological environmental monitoring program met Technical Specification requirements. Since the last NRC inspection no organizational changes were made, Conclusions The inspector determined that the organizational structure and staffing qualifications for the environmental monitoring program met technical specification requirements. A very stable and experienced staff were responsible for implementing the radiological environmental monitoring program.

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-7-R7 Quality Assurance Program R Radioloaical Environmental Monitorino Quality Assurance Proaram inspection Scope (84750)

Audits and surveillances assessing the performance of the radiological environmental monitoring program since January 1997 were reviewe Observations and Findinas The inspector reviewed two quality assurance surveillances performed since the last inspection and noted that they were performed by qualified personnel. The surveillances were comprehensive and effectively evaluated the radiological environmental monitoring program providing management with a good assessmen The inspector reviewed audits performed to evaluate the contractors used for collection of aquatic environmental samples and the contract laboratory responsible for analyzing the environmental media samples. These audits were probing, comprehensive, and identified areas needing improvement were properly captured in the corrective action process and resolved in a timely manne Conclusions Overall, probing and comprehensive audits and surveliiances were performed by qualified personnel. Identified areas needing improvement were properly captured and resolved in the licensee's corrective action proces R8 Miscellaneous Radiological Protection and Chemistry issues R (Closed) LER 50-361:-36?/98006-01: Missed Technical Specification Surveillance Due to initial Procedural Error

- This issue is dispositioned as an additional example of a previous licensee-identified non-cited violation (50-361/9808-01). The inspector determined that no broad additional corrective actions are warrante R8.2 (Closed) LER 50-361:-362/98013-01: FSAR Assumotion Not Evaluated in Control Room Post LOCA Dose Calculation Due to Personnel Error This licensee identified issue involved a dose calculation error resulting from the use of inappropriate assumptions. The inspector reviewed the licensee's corrective actions and determined that the error was a minor issu R8.3 (Closed) LER 50-361:-362/98015: Non-isokenetic Samplina of Airborne Effluent Streams The licensee identified that the condenser air ejector exhaust and containment main purge radiation monitors were not obtaining a representative sample for radioactive

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"The dose rate due to radiciodines and radioactive materials in particulate form in gaseous effluents shall be determined by obtaining representative samples." The failure to obtain representative samples for radiciodines and radioactive materials in particulate form for the condenser air ejector exhaust and containment main purge is being identified as a Non-Cited Violation, consistent with Section Vll.B.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy (50-361;-362/98020-01).

The licensee promptly corrected this issue by performing procedural changes to ensure that no main purges are performed using radiation monitors that would not obtain a representative sample and implementing the use of flow reducers to obtain the desired sample flow rates so that representative samples are obtaine V. Manaaement Meetinas X1 Exit Meeting Summary An exit meeting was conducted on December 11,1998. During this meeting, the inspector reviewed the scope and findings of the inspection as detailed in this repor The l~censee acknowledged the findings presented. No proprietary information was identi'ied.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION l

PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

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G. Cook, Supervisor, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs N. Hansen, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Protection Group M. Hunter, Technical Specialist, Nuclear Oversight M. Johnson, Manger, Environmental Protection Group R. Krieger, Vice President, Nuclear Generation-J. Madigan, Health Physics Manager L. McCann, Technical Specialist, Chemistry D. Nunn, Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services A. Scherer, Manager, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs K. Slagle, Manager, Nuclear Oversight H. Wood, Quality Assurance Auditor, Nuclear Oversight K. Yhip, Engineer, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs  ;

M. Zar, Quality Assurance Auditor, Nuclear Oversight NRC B. Murray, Chief, Plant Support Branch, Region IV l

L. Ricketson, Senior Radiation Specialist, Region IV J. Sloan, Senior Resident inspector i

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE USED 84750 Radioactive Waste Treatment, and Effluent and Environmental Monitoring  ;

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED AND CLOSED Opened and Closed 50-361;-362/98020-01- NCV Non-isokenetic Sampling of Airborne Effluent Streams Closed

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50-361;-362/98006-01 LER Missed Technical Specification Surveillance Due to initial l Procedural Error l

50-361;-362/98013-01 LER FSAR Assump Not Evalin CR Post LOCA Dose Calc Due

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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Procedures j

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Environmenta_I Procedure SO123-IX-1.1, Revision 4, " Terrestrial Radiological Environmental Sample Collection."

Environmental Procedure SO123-lX-1.2, Revision 9, " Air Sampling."

Environmental Procedure SO123-IX-1.4, Revision 8, " Drinking Water."

. Environmental Procedure SO123-lX-1.5, Revision 8, " Sediment From Shoreline."

I Environmental Procedure SO123-lX-1.6, Revision 8, " Local Crops."

Environmental Procedure SO123-IX-1.8, Revision 8, " Soil Sampling."

Environmental Procedure SO123-IX-1.10, Revision 1, " Review, Analysis and Reporting of i

Environmental Procedure SO123-IX-1.20, Revision 1, " Land Use Census." l Audits and Surveillances l

Surveillance 970601290-01, " Environmental Air & Water Samples," June 17,199 Surveillance 980300264-01," Review of 1997 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report," March 3,199 i Audit Report OEES-1-97, SCE Ouality Assurance Audit, February 13,199 NUPIC Audit 16506," Duke Engineering & Services," October 23,199 .

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