IR 05000409/1979015
| ML19208A781 | |
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| Site: | La Crosse File:Dairyland Power Cooperative icon.png |
| Issue date: | 07/19/1979 |
| From: | Essig T, Grant W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| ML19208A774 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-409-79-15, NUDOCS 7909170461 | |
| Download: ML19208A781 (5) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
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REGION III
Report No.:
50-409/79-15 Docket No.:
50-409 License No.:
DPR-45 Licensee:
Dairyland Power Cooperative 2615 East Avenue - South La Crosse, WI 54601 Facility Name: La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor Inspection at: La Crosse Site, Genoa, WI Inspection Condu te June 26-28
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& Special Projects Section Inspection Summary:
Inspection on June 26-28, 1979 (Report No. 50-409/79-15)
Areas Inspected: P.outine unannounced inspection of Emergency Planning including agreements and coordination with off-site agencies; evaluation of facilities, equipment, and procedures specified in the Emergency Plan; review of drills and exercises; discussion with selected offsite support agencies and plant personnel. The inspection involved 17 inspector-hours on-site by one NRC inspector.
Results: No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted Licensee Personnel
- L. Krajewski, Health and Safety Supervisor, LACBWR
- R. Prince, Radiation Protection Engineer, LACBWR R. Wardlow, Health Physics Technician, LACBWR A. Hansen, Health Physics Technician, LACBWR D. Flottmeyer, Instrument Technician, LACBWR L. Kelly, Reactor Shi#t Supervisor, LACBWR P. Delviche, Environmental Section, Dairyland
- Denotes those present at exit interview.
Other Personnel R. McLees, Lockmaster, Lock and Dam No. 8, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers W. Gardner, Tri-State Ambulance Service R. Jones, Deputy Sheriff, Vernon County P. Mochrod, Director of Emergency Government, Vernon County M. Anderson, Nursing Care Coordinator, Emergency Medical Treatment Center, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital A. Lien, Assistant Administrator, La Crosse Lutheran Hospital 2.
Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings (Closed) Open Item (409/77-05):
Revision of LACBWR Emergency Plan to correct discrepancies with the Emergency Pre,,aredness Procedures.
Discussions with licensee personnel and a telephone contact with the licensee on July 2, 1979 determined that the revised Emergency Plan was sent to NRC on June 29, 1979.
This item is considered closed.
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Agreement and Coordination With Offsite Agencies Meetings were held with select offsite support agency personnel as indicated in Paragraph 1 of this report. Discussions concerned the degree of involvement, frequency of licensee contact, participation in licensee sponsored drills of training, and level of understanding of respective rolls in emergency support.
Letters of agreement with offsite support agencies currently on file with the licensee were reviewed.
The inspector determined that current letters of agreement are available for all the agencies specified in the LACBWR Emergency Plan.
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Emergency Plan Items a.
Facilities and Equipment The inspector examined selected emergency facilities, equipment, and materials, to determine if they are maintained in a ready condition.
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Equipment and Supplies Examination of selected emergency kits indicated that they were located and supplied as specified in the Emergency Plan and Preparedness Procedures.
Licensee audit records indicated proper kit inventories are maintained as specified in the Preparedness Procedures.
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First Aid Supplies Selected first aid supplies were examined and noted to be located and complete as specified in the Emergency Plan.
The inspector examined plant first aid treatment space and determined that all supplies specified in the Emergency Plan and Preparedness Procedures were available.
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Emergency Communication System The LACBWR Plan has five methods of normal and emergency communications; regular telephone, micro-wave telephone, F.M. radio, walkie-talkie within the plant and to La Crosse Headquarters and walkie-talkie to the Vernon County Sheriff's office.
The inspector reviewed the communication systems and determined that they were operable and located as specified.
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Surveying and Monitoring Instrumentation The inspector examined the instrumentation to be used in an emergency as identified in the Emergency Plan including selected radiation survey instruments.
An audit of the functional and calibration test results of the monitoring equipment was performed iy the inspector.
The operability of selected continuous release path monitors was determined by the inspector.
The Preparedness Procedure for the assessment of radiation doses offsite through the use of radiation monitors was reviewed and found to be as specified in the Emergency Plan.
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Medical Arrangements (1)
Onsite As noted above, first aid supplies wet-examined during this inspection and no problems were identified.
Discussions with licensee representatives and a review of training 3Ciii320-3-
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J records verified that personnel trained in Red Cross Multi-Media first aid are available on all shifts as specified in the Preparedness Procedures.
(2) Offsite The inspector visited La Crosse Lutheran Hospital and toured the new emergency room and treatment facilities.
Discussions with the emergency room and hospital admini-stration personnel determined that the licensee has conducted training and the hospital has no problems with their role in emergency response.
(3) Ambulance Service Tri-State ambulance service provides emergency ambulance transportation between LACBWR and the La Crosse Lutheran Hospital.
Discussions with Tri-State ambulance service personnel indicated a high level of understanding of their role in emergency support.
(c) Training The inspector reviewed documentation pertaining to training of the LACBWR personnel.
Records of emergency plan training, fire brigade training, and first aid training were examined.
These records indicated that for operations, maintenance and general office personnel, emergency plar. training is being conducted as described in the emergency plan.
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Implementing Procedures Selected procedures and documentation pertinent to emergency planning and preparedness were examined and discussed with licensee representatives.
During the review, it was determined the licensee has conducted the training and drills as prescribed in the Preparedness Procedure.
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Emergency Drills and Exercises The inspector reviewed emergency drills and test exercises conducted since March, 1978.
It was determined that the licensee has conducted quarterly Class A evacuation drills and that all shifts and crews have participated in at least one such drill.
The inspector also determined that the licensee used qualified personnel to evaluate the organizations' response. A critique was held and appropriate actions have been initiated or completed to correct areas needing improvement.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with licensee representative (noted in Paragraph 1)
at the conclusion of the inspection on June 28, 1979.
The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the ir.spection.
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