IR 05000397/2020010
| ML20085F489 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 03/24/2020 |
| From: | Jeffrey Josey NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-A |
| To: | Sawatzke B Energy Northwest |
| References | |
| IR 2020010 | |
| Download: ML20085F489 (7) | |
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March 24, 2020
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - NRC TEMPORARY INSTRUCTION 2515/193, IMPLEMENTATION OF RELIABLE HARDENED CONTAINMENT VENTS - NRC INSPECTION REPORT 05000397/2020010
Dear Mr. Sawatzke:
On March 12, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Columbia Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Mr. H. G. Hettel, Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jeffrey E. Josey, Chief Reactor Projects Branch A Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No. 05000397 License No. NPF-21
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000397
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-010-0048
Licensee:
Energy Northwest
Facility:
Columbia Generating Station
Location:
Richland, WA
Inspection Dates:
March 9, 2020, to March 12, 2020
Inspectors:
R. Alexander, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
G. Kolcum, Senior Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Jeffrey E. Josey, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch A
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an NRC inspection at Columbia Generating Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html.
Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
2515/193 - Inspection of the Implementation of EA-13-109: Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation under Severe Accident Conditions
Inspection of the Implementation of EA-13-109: Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation under Severe Accident Conditions (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated licensee implementation of the appropriate elements of the reliable hardened containment wetwell vent as described in the plant specific submittal (ADAMS Accession No. ML19232A448) and the associated NRC safety evaluation (ADAMS Accession No. ML19350B579). Specifically, the inspectors evaluated licensee implementation of hardened containment vent system (HCVS)functional requirements, design features, maintenance and testing, quality standards, and programmatic requirements as described in Appendix A of TI 2515/193.
Further, the inspectors evaluated licensee implementation of the appropriate elements of the reliable wetwell venting strategy as described in the plant specific submittal (ADAMS Accession No. ML19232A448) and the associated NRC safety evaluation (ADAMS Accession No. ML19350B579). Specifically, the inspectors evaluated licensee implementation of the severe accident water addition and management (SAWA/SAWM) functional requirements, installed instrumentation, maintenance and testing, and programmatic requirements as described in Appendix B of TI 2515/193.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On March 12, 2020, the inspectors presented the NRC inspection results to Mr. H. G. Hettel, Chief Nuclear Officer, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2515/193
Calculations
ME-02-14-02,
Appendix H
Suppression Pool Freeboard Available During Extended
003
Corrective Action
Documents
Action Requests
(ARs)
350650, 366752, 380025, 384464, 38210, 390256, 390257,
395869, 397967, 403046, 403048
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
Action Requests
(ARs)
404947, 404961, 404962, 405021
Miscellaneous
ER000260
Equipment Operator Requalification: Primary Containment
(including HCVS)
09/12/2019
ER000719
Equipment Operator Requalification: Hardened Containment
Vent (HCV)
06/12/2017
ER000759
Equipment Operator Requalification: Standards Updates
(including SAWA/SAWM)
03/14/2019
FLEX-01
FLEX Program Document
& 3
IC000725
JITT/Maintenance: Hardened Containment Vent (HCV)
System
2/22/2015
LDCN-15-033
EC 13094, Addition of Wetwell Hardened Containment Vent
(HCV) System
000
LDCN-17-005
Revise LCS Table 1.6.1.3-1, Primary Containment Isolation
Valves, to include new valves HCV-V-1 and HCV-V-2
000
LDCN-18-027
000
LR002303
LORQ: Cycle 16-1 Updates (including HCVS)
01/07/2016
LR002374
LORQ: Hardened Containment Vent (HCV) System
05/23/2017
LR002455
LORQ: Cycle 19-2 Updates (including SAWA/SAWM)
03/14/2019
Procedures
ABN-FSG-002
Water Makeup Strategies for RPV, SFP, DW, WW During an
Extended Loss of AC Power or other Beyond Design Basis
Event
008, 009,
010, and
010.001
PPM 1.5.18
Managing B.5.b and FLEX Equipment Unavailability
009
PPM 5.1.1
2
PPM 5.1.8
Alternate Level/Pressure Control EOP
000
PPM 5.2.1
Primary Containment Control EOP
28
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
PPM 5.5.14
Emergency Wetwell Venting
010
PPM 5.6.1
SBO/ELAP
030.001
PPM SAG1
006
PPM SAG1-TAB-
B
Core Debris Has Breached the RPV
003
SOP-FLEX-
EQUIPMENT-
REFUEL
FLEX Equipment Refueling
005
SOP-HHGP-
START-QC
High Head Godwin Pump Start - Quick Card
001
Self-Assessments XC-19007-N-R-
001
Order EA-13-109 Compliance Assessment
01/09/2020
Work Orders
AOV Valve Testing, HCV-V-1
04/24/2017
AOV Valve Testing, HCV-V-2
04/24/2017
Valve Stroke Verification for HCV-V-1 and HCV-V-2
05/19/2017
Final Walkdown Fukushima EC 13094 (HCV)
06/03/2017
HCV - Calibrate/Test Radiation Detector
05/04/2017
HCV - Calibrate/Test Temperature Indicator
05/08/2017
Program and Test New Battery Charger E-C0-3
05/12/2017
TSP-HCV/X58-C801: LLRT of HCV-V-1 and HCV-V-2
05/29/2019
HCV-MV/I-1 Replacement
06/28/2018
FLEX-P-1, Flow and Pressure Verification Test OSP-FLEX-
A101
05/02/2019
HCVS NITROGEN BOTTLES, Verify pressure in Nitrogen
Bottles
2/23/2019
FUNCTION TEST-HCVRDMN: Function Test for HCV Rad
Monitor
11/02/2019
Perform LLRT on HCV-V-1 and 2 (post installation)
06/07/2017
HCV-RI-1 reading E1 (10) R/hr, midscale
05/15/2018