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MONTHYEARIR 05000390/20234412023-12-21021 December 2023 Plantfinal Significance Determination for a Security-Related Greater than Green Finding, Nov, and Assessment Follow-up, 05000390-2023441 and 05000391-2023441-Public IR 05000390/20234042023-12-14014 December 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2023404 and 05000391/2023404 IR 05000390/20230102023-11-30030 November 2023 RE-Issue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 050000390/2023010 and 05000391/2023010 and Apparent Violation IR 05000390/20230032023-11-13013 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023003 and 05000391/2023003 and Apparent Violation ML23296A0242023-10-24024 October 2023 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report and Preliminary Greater than Green Finding and Apparent Violation IR 05000390/20230052023-08-30030 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2023005 and 05000391/2023005 IR 05000390/20230022023-08-16016 August 2023 Reissue - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 ML23220A1582023-08-0909 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023002 and 05000391/2023002 IR 05000390/20230112023-07-24024 July 2023 Quadrennial Focused Engineering Inspection (FEI) Commercial Grade Dedication Report 05000390 2023011 and 05000391 2023011 IR 05000390/20234032023-05-30030 May 2023 Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000390/2023403 and 05000391/2023403 IR 05000390/20220032023-05-0909 May 2023 Reissue Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022003 and 05000391/2022003 IR 05000390/20230012023-05-0404 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2023001 and 05000391/2023001 IR 05000390/20234012023-03-13013 March 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390 2023401 and 05000391 2023401 IR 05000390/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2022006 and 05000391/2022006 IR 05000390/20220042023-02-10010 February 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022004 and 05000391/2022004 IR 05000390/20224202022-12-0101 December 2022 Security Baseline Inspection 05000390/2022420 and 05000391/2022420 Cover Letter ML22318A0072022-11-14014 November 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022003 and 05000391/2022003 IR 05000390/20220102022-10-28028 October 2022 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Teams) Inspection Report 05000390/2022010 and 05000391/2022010 IR 05000390/20223012022-09-30030 September 2022 NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000390/2022301 and 050000391/2022301 ML22256A2952022-09-14014 September 2022 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07201048/2022001 IR 05000390/20220052022-08-31031 August 2022 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2022005 and 05000391/2022005 - Final IR 05000390/20220022022-08-12012 August 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022002 and 05000391/2022002 and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000390/20224012022-08-0303 August 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2022401 and 05000391/2022401 IR 05000390/20220012022-05-11011 May 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2022001 and 05000391/2022001 ML22123A2412022-05-11011 May 2022 Review of the Fall 2021 Mid-Cycle Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000390/20210062022-03-0202 March 2022 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report No. 05000390/2021006 and 05000391/2021006) IR 05000390/20210042022-02-10010 February 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021004 and 05000391/2021004 IR 05000390/20210032021-11-10010 November 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021003 and 05000391/2021003 IR 05000390/20214022021-11-0202 November 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2021402 and 05000391/2021402 IR 05000390/20214032021-10-26026 October 2021 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000390/2021403 and 05000391/2021403 (OUO Removed) ML21263A0042021-09-24024 September 2021 Review of the Fall 2020 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000390/20214012021-08-31031 August 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2021401 and 05000391/2021401 IR 05000390/20210052021-08-24024 August 2021 Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 Report 05000390/2021005 and 05000391/2021005 IR 05000390/20210022021-08-0404 August 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021002 and 05000391/2021002 IR 05000390/20210122021-07-0101 July 2021 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000390/2021012 and 05000391/2021012 IR 05000390/20210102021-05-0606 May 2021 NRC Inspection Report 05000390/2021010 and 05000391/2021010 IR 05000390/20210012021-05-0505 May 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2021001 and 05000391/2021001 IR 05000390/20210112021-04-13013 April 2021 Triennial Fire Protection Inspection Report 05000390/2021011 and 05000391/2021011 IR 05000390/20200062021-03-0303 March 2021 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2020006 and 05000391/2020006 IR 05000390/20200042021-02-11011 February 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020004, 05000391/2020004, 07201048/2020002, and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000390/20203012021-01-19019 January 2021 Reissue - Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000390/2020301 and 05000391/2020301 IR 05000390/20204032020-12-15015 December 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020403 and 05000391/2020403 IR 05000390/20204012020-11-30030 November 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020401 and 05000391/2020401 IR 05000390/20200032020-11-10010 November 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020003 and 05000391/2020003 IR 05000390/20200112020-10-20020 October 2020 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Programs) Inspection Report 05000390/2020011 and 05000391/2020011 IR 05000390/20200052020-08-31031 August 2020 Assessment Followup Letter and Updated Inspection Plan for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Report 05000390/2020005 and 05000391/2020005 IR 05000390/20200022020-08-11011 August 2020 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020002, 05000391/2020002, and 07201048/2020001 IR 05000390/20200012020-05-0505 May 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000390/2020001 and 05000391/2020001 IR 05000390/20204102020-03-31031 March 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000390/2020410 and 05000391/2020410 IR 05000390/20190062020-03-0303 March 2020 Annual Assessment Letter for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 - NRC Report 05000390/2019006 and 05000391/2019006 2023-08-09
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ML23122A2322023-06-0707 June 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 162 and 69 Regarding Change to Date in Footnotes for Technical Specification 3.7.11, Control Room Emergency Air Temperature Control System (Creatcs) CNL-23-044, Transmittal of Revision 3 to WCAP-18774-P and WCAP-18774-NP, Addendum to the Rotterdam Dockyard Company Final Stress Report for 173 P.W.R. Vessels TVA III & IV (Report No. 30749-B-030, Rev. 3) - Evaluation of One Closure Stud Out2023-06-0101 June 2023 Transmittal of Revision 3 to WCAP-18774-P and WCAP-18774-NP, Addendum to the Rotterdam Dockyard Company Final Stress Report for 173 P.W.R. 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June 22, 2015
Mr. Joseph Shea Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT: WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC TEAM INSPECTION REPORT 05000390/2015009 AND 05000391/2015616
Dear Mr. Shea:
On April 3, 2015, the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at your Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on April 3, 2015, with Mr. Walsh and other members of your staff.
A re-exit was conducted with Mr. O'Dell via telephone on May 15, 2015, to discuss the final results of the inspection. The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to the implementation of mitigation strategies and spent fuel pool instrumentation orders (EA-12-049 and EA-12-051) and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans, your compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations, and with the conditions of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with plant personnel. The NRC inspectors did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's documentsystem (ADAMS). Adams is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,/RA/ Anthony D. Masters, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 7 Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No.: 50-390, 50-391 License No.: NPF-90, CPPR-92
Enclosure:
05000390/2015009 AND 05000391/2015616
w/Attachment:
Supplementary Information cc Distribution via ListServ
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000390/2015009 and 05000391/2015616; 3/30/2015 - 4/03/2015; Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Units and 2; Temporary Instruction 2515/191, Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans issued October 06, 2014.
The inspection covered a one week inspection by one senior project inspector, a senior emergency preparedness inspector, a construction project inspector, and the resident inspector. No findings of significance were identified. The significance of most findings is identified by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0609, Significance Determination Process (SDP); cross-cutting aspects were determined using IMC 0310; Aspects Within Cross-Cutting Areas; and findings for which the SDP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 5.
A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
None
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
4. Other Activities
4OA5 Other Activities (TI 2515/191)
The objective of Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/191 "Inspection of the Implementation of Mitigation Strategies and Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Orders and Emergency Preparedness Communication/Staffing/Multi-Unit Dose Assessment Plans" is to verify that licensees have adequately implemented the mitigation strategies as described in the licensee's Final Integrated Plan (ADAMS Accession No. ML15072A116) and the NRC's plant safety evaluation (ADAMS Accession No. ML15078A193) and to verify that the licensees installed reliable water-level measurement instrumentation in their spent fuel pools. The purpose of this TI is also to verify that licensees have implemented emergency preparedness (EP) enhancements as described in their site-specific submittals and NRC safety assessments, including multi-unit dose assessment capability, enhancements to ensure that staffing is sufficient, and that communications can be maintained during beyond-design-basis external events. The team verified that plans for complying with NRC Orders EA 049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (ADAMS Accession No. ML12229A174) and EA 051, Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (ADAMS Accession No. ML12056A044) are in place and are being implemented by the licensee. The team also verified that the licensee had implemented staffing and communications plans provided in response to the March 12, 2012, request for information letter and multi-unit dose assessment information provided per COMSECY 0010, Schedule and Plans for Tier 2 Order on Emergency Preparedness for Japan Lessons Learned, dated March 27, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12339A262).
The team discussed the plans and strategies with plant staff, reviewed documentation, and where appropriate, performed plant walk downs to verify that the strategies could be implemented as stated in the licensee's submittals and the NRC staff prepared safety evaluation. For most strategies, this included verification that the strategy was feasible, procedures and/or guidance had been developed, training had been provided to plant staff, and required equipment had been identified and staged. Specific details of the team's inspection activities are described in the following sections.
1. Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design Basis External Events
a. Inspection Scope
The team examined the licensee's established guidelines and implementing procedures for the beyond-design-basis mitigation strategies. The team assessed how the licensee coordinated and documented the interface/transition between existing off-normal and Emergency Operating Procedures with the newly developed mitigation strategies. The team selected a number of mitigation strategies and conducted plant walk downs with licensed operators and responsible plant staff to assess: the adequacy and completeness of the procedures; familiarity of operators with the procedure objectives and specific guidance; staging and compatibility of equipment; and the practicality of the operator actions prescribed by the procedures, consistent with the postulated scenarios.
The team verified that a preventive maintenance program had been established for the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) portable equipment and that periodic equipment inventories were in place and being conducted. Additionally, the team examined the introductory and planned periodic/refresher training provided to the Operations and Maintenance staff most likely to be tasked with implementation of the FLEX mitigation strategies. The team also reviewed the introductory and planned periodic training provided to the Emergency Response Organization personnel.
Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Assessment Based on samples selected for review, the team verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented appropriate elements of the FLEX strategy as described in the plant specific submittal(s) and the associated safety evaluation. The team did not identify any issues of a more than minor significance concerning the licensee's compliance with NRC Order EA 049. The team verified that the licensee satisfactorily:
- developed and issued FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) to implement the FLEX strategies for postulated external events
- integrated their FSGs into their existing plant procedures such that entry into and departure from the FSGs are clear when using existing plant procedures
- protected FLEX equipment from site-specific hazards
- developed and implemented adequate testing and maintenance of FLEX equipment to ensure their availability and capability
- trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency in the mitigation of beyond-design- basis events
- developed means to ensure that the necessary off-site FLEX equipment will be available from off-site locations.
The team verified that issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
2. Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation
a. Inspection Scope
The team examined the licensee's newly installed spent fuel pool (SFP) instrumentation.
Specifically, the team verified the sensors were installed as described in the plant specific submittals and the associated safety evaluation, and that the cabling for the power supplies and the indications for each channel are physically and electrically separated. Additionally, environmental conditions and accessibility of the instruments were evaluated. The team verified that the licensee has approved procedures for maintenance, testing, calibration, and use of the primary and backup SFP instrumentation channels. And that the procedures follow the guidance contained in Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 12-02 and that these procedures are part of an existing licensee process to be maintained.
Documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
b. Assessment Based on samples selected for review, the team determined that the licensee satisfactorily installed and established control of the SFP instrumentation as described in the plant specific submittal(s) and the associated safety evaluation. The team did not identify any issues of a more than minor significance concerning the licensee's compliance with NRC Order EA 051. The team verified that the licensee satisfactorily:
- installed the SFP instrumentation sensors, cabling, and power supplies to provide physical and electrical separation as described in the plant specific submittal(s) and safety evaluation
- installed the SFP instrumentation display in the accessible location, and environmental conditions as described in the plant specific submittal(s)
- trained their staff to assure personnel proficiency with the maintenance, testing, and use of the SFP instrumentation
- developed and issued procedures for maintenance, testing, and use of the reliable SFP instrumentation.
The team verified that issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
3. Staffing and Communication Request for Information
a. Inspection Scope
Through discussions with plant staff, review of documentation and plant walk downs, the team verified that the licensee has implemented required changes to staffing, communications equipment, and facilities to support a multi-unit extended loss of all AC power (ELAP) scenario as described in the licensee's staffing assessment and the NRC safety evaluation. The team also verified that the licensee has implemented multi-unit dose assessment (including releases from spent fuel pools) capability using the licensee's site-specific dose assessment software and approach as described in the licensee's multi-unit dose assessment submittal. Documents reviewed are listed in the Attachment. b. Assessment The team reviewed information provided in the licensee's multi-unit dose submittal and in response to the NRC's March 12, 2012, request for information letter, and verified that the licensee satisfactorily implemented enhancements pertaining to Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 response to a large scale natural emergency event that results in an extended loss of all AC power to all site units and impedes access to the site. The team verified the following:
- Licensee satisfactorily implemented required staffing change(s) to support a multi-unit ELAP scenario
- EP communications equipment and facilities are sufficient for dealing with a multi-unit ELAP scenario
- Implemented multi-unit dose assessment capabilities (including releases from spent fuel pools) using the licensee's site-specific dose assessment software and approach.
The team verified that issues identified during the inspection were entered into the licensee's corrective action program.
4OA6 Exit
Exit Meeting Summary On April 3, 2015, the team presented the inspection results to Mr. Walsh and other members of the site staff. The team confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection. A re-exit was conducted with Mr. O'Dell via telephone on May 15, 2015, to discuss the final results of the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
- S. Duncan, Performance Improvement Manager
- K. Walsh, Site VP
- S. Conners, Plant Manager
- J. O'Dell, Regulatory Compliance
- D. Charlton, Regulatory Compliance
- J. Harvey, FLEX Engineer
- T. Dutchemendy, Emergency Preparedness Manager
- W. Smith, Operations Training Manager
- J. Reidy, Operations
- R. Proffitt, Regulatory Compliance
NRC personnel
- C. Kontz, Senior Project Engineer
- S. Rose, Chief, Projects Branch 5
- T. Nazario, Senior Resident Inspector Watts bar Unit 2
- E. Patterson, Resident Inspector Watts Bar Unit 2
- V. McCree, Regional Administrator
LIST OF REPORT ITEMS
Opened and Closed
None
Discussed
None
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Procedures
- 0-AOI-7.12, Extended Loss of AC Power (ELAP) During Flood Conditions, Rev 0
- 0-FSI-2, Alternate Auxiliary Feedwater Suction Source, Rev. 0
- 0-FSI-3, Alternate Low Pressure Feedwater, Rev. 0
- 0-FSI-4, DC Bus Management/Load Shed and 480V FLEX DG Alignment/Loading, Rev. 0 0-FSI-5.01, Initial Assessment and FLEX Equipment Staging, Rev. 0 0-FSI-5.02, 6900V FLEX Diesel Generator Start-up and Alignment, Rev. 0
- 0-FSI-5.04, 6900V FLEX DG Plant Equipment Loading, Rev. 0
- 0-FSI-5.05, ERCW Alignment for 5000 GPM Portable Diesel Pump (5PDP), Rev. 0
- 0-FSI-6, Alternate AFWST Makeup, Rev. 0 0-FSI-7, Loss of Vital Instrumentation or Control Power, Rev. 0 0-FSI-8, Alternate Reactor Coolant System Boration, Rev. 0
- 0-MI-360.021, FLEX - Staging of Small Diesel Equipment, Rev. 1
- 0-MI-360.022, FLEX - Staging of Large Diesel Pumps, Rev. 2
- 0-MI-360.023, FLEX - Portable Diesel Equipment Refueling, Rev. 1 0-MI-360.024, 480V FLEX DG Fuel Oil Pump Connection, Rev. 0 0-MI-360.025, FLEX - Align Intermediate Pressure Pump (Diesel Driven) from AFWST to SG Makeup 0-MI-360.025, FLEX - Align Intermediate Pressure Pump (Diesel-Driven) from AFWST
- 0-MI-360.026, FLEX - Align
- EL 737 Intermediate Pressure Pumps from ERCW to SG
- 0-MI-360.029, FLEX - Hose Deployment for Essential Raw Cooling Water System, Rev. 1 0-PI-OPS-1-FP, Freeze Protection, Rev. 3
- 0-SOI-100.01, Communications Systems, Rev. 1
- 0-TI-447, Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) Program, Rev. 1
- 1-AOI-14, Loss of RHR Shutdown Cooling, Rev. 2
- 1-ECA-0.0, Loss of Shutdown Power, Rev. 3
- ARG-4, Loss of all AC Power While on Shutdown Cooling, Rev. 3 Loading, Rev. 0
- MAI-3.3, Cable Terminating, Splicing, and Testing for Cables Rated up to 15,000 Volts, Rev. 35 Makeup, Rev. 0
- NPG-SPP-07.2.11, Shutdown Risk Management, Rev 6 OPDP8, Operability Determination Process and Limiting Conditions for Operation Tracking,
- Rev. 18
- SOI-235.07, 120V AC Vital Power System 2-III, Rev. 19
- SOI-235.08, 120V AC Vital Power System 2-IV, Rev. 19 to SG Makeup, Rev. 1
- Drawing 0-47W600-363, Spent Fuel Pool Electrical Instruments and Controls
Calculations
- CDQ0003602014000487, Elevation 692' Submersible FLEX Pump Supports
- CDQ0010032013000348, Auxiliary Feedwater FLEX Hose Isolation Valve Support
- N30312A, Auxiliary Feedwater Flex Hose Isolation Valve Pipe Stress Analysis
- SL-012404, FLEX Implementation HVAC ELAP Analysis, Rev. 0
- MDQ0003602013000272, WBN ELAP Transient Temperature Analysis, Rev. 0 T69141218430, Seismic Tie-Down of FLEX Staged Equipment at Watts Bar Nuclear W50140715008, Liquefaction Induced Settlement of Haul Roads
- 24900-100-K0R-CY00-00001, Subsurface Investigation and Foundation Report for the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Steam Generator Replacement Project
- Design Change Notice 59683, Install a Spent Fuel Pool Wide Range Monitoring System for Compliance with NRC
- Order
- EA-12-051.
Work Orders
- 115143708,
- 115616464,
- 115886420
- PERs/SRs Generated
- 1008369, FLEX Mitigating Strategies - Consider Integrating Additional Human Factors
- 1007705, FLEX Procedure Enhancement to 1-ECA-1.0 and 2-ECA-0.0
- 1008229, FLEX NRC Inspection - Procedure Enhancements to 0-FSI-5.01
- 1008237, FLEX NRC Inspection - Procedure Enhancements to 0-FSI-8
- 1008255, FLEX NRC Inspection - Vital Batt Charger Xfer Switches Labeling
- 1008259, FLEX NRC Inspection - Procedure Enhancements to 0-FSI-4
- 1008266, Changes Needed to FLEX 0-MI-360.026
- 1008268, Procedure Enhancement to 0-MI-360.022
- 1008272, Procedure Enhancement to 0-MI-360.029
- 1008275, Procedure Enhancement to 0-MI-360.025
- 1008279, Procedure Enhancement to 0-MI-360.025
- 1008282, Sent Fuel Level Indicating Circuit Power Supplies still labeled as Spares
- 1008290, Add Toolbags for FLEX 0-MI-360.026
- 1007675, Conduit Cover Missing from Spent Fuel Pool Level Indicator Circuit
- 1008275, FLEX Mitigating Strategies for Modes 5 and 6
- 1008280, Name on the Breaker Compartment for the Diesel Transfer Switches Still Reflect the
- 5th Diesel Rather than the 6.9kV FLEX Deisel
- Other
- CECC-EPIP-6, CECC Plant Assessment Staff Procedure for Alert, SAE, & GE, Rev. 38
- CECC-EPIP-8, Dose Assessment Staff Activities During Nuclear Plant Radiological
- Emergencies, Rev. 41
- OIP-6, FLEX (Beyond Design Basis) Validation Process Watts Bar Safety Evaluation Report Regarding Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and
- Reliable Spent Fuel pool Instrumentation Related to Orders
- EA-12-049 and
- EA-12-051, dated March 27, 2015