IR 05000424/1986079
| ML20203N252 | |
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| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 09/16/1986 |
| From: | Cunningham A, Decker T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| 50-424-86-79, 50-425-86-38, NUDOCS 8609230246 | |
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Docket Nos.: 50-424 and 50-425 License Nos.: CPPR-108 and CPPR-109 Facility Name: Vogtle 1 and 2 Inspection Cond
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SUMMARY Scope:
This special, announced inspection involved the evaluation of the
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Incomplete Items identified. during the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Appraisal conducted March 10-21, 1986.
Results: No violations or deviations were identified.
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Persons Contacted Licensee Employees R. T. Jones, Test Supervisor L. Kitchens, Operations Superintendent
- P. Rushton, Superintendent, Nuclear Training
- A. E. Desrosiers, Health Physics Superintendent
- H. P. Walker, Unit Operations Manager
- C. E. Belflower, Quality Assurance Site Manager
- C. Meyer, Operations Supervisor, Administration
- R. N. Roberts, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- W. C. Gabbard, Senior Regulatory Specialist
- J. Hartka, Senior Nuclear Specialist B. Torpin, Health Physics Foreman J. Lucot, Health Physics Foreman K. Duqette, Health Physics Foreman J. Carswell, Health Physics Foreman D. Poteat, Onshift Operations Supervisor H. Butterworth, Onshift Operations Supervisor T. Jones, Shift Clerk Other licensee employees contacted included construction craftsmen, engineers, technicians, operators, mechanics, security force members, and office personnel.
Other Organization
- R. H. Smith, Stone and Webster Engineering NRC Resident Inspector
- R. J. Schepens
- Attended exit interview 2.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on August 29, 1986, with those persons indicated in Paragraph 1 above.
The inspector described the items evaluated, and discussed in detail the inspection findings.
No dissenting comments were received from the licensee.
No new items were identified during this inspection.
The licensee did not identify as proprietary any of the material provided to or reviewed by the inspectors during this inspection.
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- Licensee' Action on Previous Enforcement Matters No enforcement items were identified during the emergency preparedness
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Emergency Preparedness Improvement Items (255558)
L This section addressed the status of corrective actions implemented by the applicant in response to Improvement Items identified during the March 1986
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The bracketed numbers in the following paragraphs correspond to the item numbers assigned in Appendix A to the letter of May 9,1986, which transmitted NRC Report Nos. 50-424/86-12 and 50-425/86-18.
All open items identified herein will be reviewed during subsequent inspections prior to fuel loading.
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[1] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-01, 425/86-18-01): Determining the responsibility for the annual review of the VEGP Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) and correcting Corporate N01-08-052 or Health Physics Procedure 40005-C accordingly.
Inspection disclosed that the subject responsibility has been assigned to the Corporate Manager, Nuclear Training; however, the applicant is committed to issue a new
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procedure in lieu of revision of the above cited Health Physics procedure to assure implementation of the annual REP review.
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[2] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-03, 425/86-18-03):
Reviewing the description of emergency staffing by corporate level to ensure that the staffing assignments are consistent throughout the VEGP REP,
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Corporate plans.and respective implementing procedures.
Closure of this item is contingent upon completion of the detailed review of the
site and Corporate REP and respective procedures.
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[3] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-04, 425/86-18-04): Reviewing
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the corporate emergency staffing assignments to determine if an i
adequate number of individuals are assigned as alternates to key positions to ensure staffing 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> per day, or as required. Review of Section B, " Corporate Emergency Organization," of the Corporate REP disclosed that an adequate number of individuals are assigned as alternates to key positions to ensure the required staffing.
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[4] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-05, 425/86-18-05): Correcting
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Table 3 of Procedure 91101-C to include an Electrical Engineer on the
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TSC engineering staff.
Review of Revision 2 of the above procedure confirmed the inclusion of the subject position on the TSC engineering
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staff.
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[5] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-06, 425/86-18-06): Continuing i
to develop the computerized record and tracking system for emergency training, and including its function as a part of the Procedure 91601-C, " Emergency Preparedness Training."
The Training Department continued to refine the computerized tracking system used
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for Emergency Preparedness Training.
The system was developed for use
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within the Department as a tool for scheduling training.
The applicant, however, elected not to document the system in a procedure because the VEGP Records Management System (RMS) is the official training record repository, f.
[6] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-07, 425/86-18-07):
Establishing and documenting a provision for conducting appropriate training for non-licensee augmentation personnel (contractors, HPs, vendors, etc.)
requisite to onsite arrival, in response to a request for assistance prior to their assimilation into the emergency organization.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant is committed to training non-licensee augmentation personnel upon their arrival at the plant.
Lesson plans for this training were being developed.
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[7] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-26, 425/86-18-26):
Assuring that sufficient HP personnel are available in the OSC to survey an acceptable route for RET members between the OSC and the control point (or other point of plant entry) in the event of onsite radioactive contamination.
Inspection disclosed that the above statement was entered into Procedure 91110-C (Revision 2, 8/27/86), " Duties of the Health Physics Supervisor (TSC)," under onsite protective actions.
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[8] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-31 and 425/86-18-31):
Installing a reliable emergency power source to the E0F.
Followup of the applicant's response to the subject item involved review and discussion of the following viz:
(1) Bechtel Power Corporation study of March 1985, concerning VEGP E0F power reliability; (2) the E0F requirements of NUREG-0737, Suppl. 1, Section 8.4.1; and (3)NUREG-0696,Section4.7. The Bechtel study determined the E0F data system availability to be 0.995, which exceeds the guidance of NUREG-0696.
Quantitatively, NUREG-0737 is non-specific relative to power availability. Based on the information provided by the applicant and the available guidance, the inspector concluded that this item was closed.
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[9](0 pen)ImprovementItem(424/86-12-34,425/86-18-34): Establishing a procedure for transmitting sample analysis results during emergencies. The applicant committed to revise Procedure PSL-12450.608 to establish a provision for transmitting sample analysis results during emergencies.
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[10] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-38, 425/86-18-38): Correcting the kit inventories to include missing items.
Inspection disclosed that this item will be corrected.
The applicant comitted to revise Procedure 91702-C regarding this item.
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Improvement Item (424/86-12-39, 425/86-18-39):
Calibrating all radiological and air sampling equipment.
Inspection disclosed that radiological and air sampling (TSC), Operations Support equipment in emergency kits located in the Technical Support Center
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[12] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-40, 425/86-18-40): Providing seals on each self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cr.se stored
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- external to an emergency kit to indicate tampering, and assuring that the spare air cylinders have been r.harged. -Inspection disclosed that
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SCBA equipment stored in the TSC, OSC, and HP control point were sealed as required.
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[13] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-41, 425/86-18-41): Replacing
the potassium iodide (KI) placebo with actual KI.
Inspection disclosed that emergency kits in the TSC, ~0SC, HP control point, and Field
Monitoring Kit No. 1 contained KI.
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[14] (Closed) Improvement. Item (424/86-12-42, 86-12-42):
Labeling
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emergency kits and lockers on the external surface, and sealing them with a breakaway-device such that:
(a) inventory can be controlled; and. (b) continuous access is provided.
Inspection disclosed that emergency kits and lockers-in'the TSC, OSC, HP control point, and Field
Monitoring Kit No. I were provided with breakaway seals and were appropriately labeled.
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[15] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-43, 425/86-18-43):
Placing
radio charger (s) in the same kit (excluding field team kit) or locker f
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Inspection disclosed that radio chargers were j
placed in the Control Room, TSC, and HP control point.
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[16] (0 pen) Improvement' Item (424/86-12-44, 425/86-18-44):
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This may be necessary in the event of HP area and -
Service Building evacuation.
Additional equipment should include full
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protective clothing, SCBAs, and extremity dosimetry.
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reported that the E0F kit contained protective clothing, dosimetry, and respirators with. particulate filters. The applicant also reported that SCBA equipment will not be stored at the E0F.
This item will be reviewed during subsequent inspections, q.
[17] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-45, 425/86-18-45): Correcting the discrepancy in either the Radiological Emergency Plan or Implementing Procedures regarding location of the Field Monitoring
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Kits.
The applicant comitted to revise Section I.5 of the Vogtle EP
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to indicate that Field Monitoring Kits will be stored in the Nuclear L
Service Building.
This item will be reviewed during subsequent
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[18] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-46, 425/86-18-46): Assuring
that kits dedicated to emergency use are available at their specified
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Inspection disclosed that dedicated
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emergency and Field Monitoring Kits were stored in onsite Emergency Response Facilities (ERFs) at specified locations.
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[19]-(0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-54, 425/86-18-54): Specifying
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averaging period for meteorological data, and correcting reference to sigma-theta from 60 meter level.
. Inspection disclosed that Procedure 91304, Revision 2 failed to require 15-minute averaging of meteorological data. The cited reference to 60 meter level sigma-theta-
was deleted. This item will be reviewed during subsequent inspections.
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Improvement Item (424/86-12-55, 425/86-18-55):
Specifying in the' appropriate procedure (s) the expanded affected area of plume coverage, considering uncertainties in wind direction and plume travel away from the vicinity of the plant.
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[21] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-51, 425/86-18-51): Providing
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i a written agreement between GPC and the NWS to document the role of NWS in emergency response.
Inspection disclosed that the National Weather Service notified Georgia Power. Company in writing that a formal written
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i agreement with the NWS is not necessary.
NWS offices have been instructed in Procedure FCM-P15-1982, " National Plan for Radiological
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Emergencies at Comercial Nuclear Power Plants," to " provide
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meteorological information to nuclear power-plant officials within available resources."
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[22] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-52, 425/86-18-52): Modifying procedures to reflect communication protocol from the NWS and to
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reflect use of NWS information in dose assessment and protective action recommendations.
Inspection disclosed that Procedure 91304-C was l-revised to designate NWS Augusta as a possible source of meteorological information and-the means of obtaining this information (Rev. 2,
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Procedure 91203-C was also revised to assign the Dose Assessment Manager the responsibility to obtain forecast information
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from NWS Augusta and the means for obtaining this information (Rev. 3, 8/27/86).
The Dose Assessment Manager will also consider the forecast
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information when determining protective action recommendations.
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[23] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-53, 50-425/86-18-53):
Providing an alternate source (e.g., backup recorders or remote
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interrogation) of onsite meteorological data available to plant operators in the vicinity of the Control Room, in the event of failure
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(The sending of plant personnel to the
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meteorological tower and the verbal transfer of data may not be feasible in the event of severe weather, seismic activity, and
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hydrologic events.)
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Inspection disclosed that the subject system consists of primary and
backup instrumented towers with data displayed at the Meteorological j
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An uninterruptible power supply to these towers is provided in the MSB.
This system has been designed to provide the required reliable meteorological data.
The ERF computer is also supplied by an uninterruptible power supply backup by a manual bus transfer to the security diesel.
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[24] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-65, 425/86-18-65):
Including fuel tank key with ignition key for each emergency vehicle available for field team use.
Inspection disclosed that fuel tank keys are routinely included with ignition keys for dedicated emergency vehicle assigned for field team use.
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[25] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-66, 425/86-18-66): Reviewing the EPIPs to assure that proper telephone numbers and that adequate references to other procedures are provided.
Inspection disclosed that procedures have been reviewed for proper telephone numbers and cross referencad to other related procedures.
All procedures will be revised, as indicated changes are identified.
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[26] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-67, 425/86-18-67): Assuring proper documentation of revisions to the EPIPs is made such that the current versions of the procedures are readily identified.
Inspection disclosed that all changes to the procedures now contain a side bar indicating any change made since the previous procedural revision.
A controlled copy of the VEGP Procedures Table of Contents provided a ready reference to the latest revision number for each procedure. As procedures are revised, a controlled copy of the Procedures Table of Contents is updated and distributed.
a-1. [27] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-68, 425/86-18-68): Reviewing and correcting the index of procedures supporting the emergency program in the VEGP Radiological Emergency Plan.
b-1.[28](Closed)ImprovementItem(424/86-12-69,425/86-18-69):
Improving document control procedures to assure that required procedures in the controlled document sets are available.
Inspection disclosed that an audit is performed on the first Monday of each month by the Shift Clerk of all controlled manuals in the Control Room.
The results of the audits are reviewed by the On-Shift Operations Supervisor. The audits
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consist of comparing each manual set to the current index to assure
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that the latest revision is present in each set.
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c-1. [29] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/06-12-70 and 425/86-18-70)
Inclusion in the " Subsequent Operator Actions" sections of all appropriate off-normal procedures a step similar to that provided in i
APO 18036-1, stating " Perform the following:
Refer to Procedure 91001-C, Emergency Classification and Implementing
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Instructions."
Inspection disclosed that Abnormal Operating Procedures (A0Ps) that reflect directly on EALs have been revised to include references to the applicable emergency procedure, with the exception of
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The applicant committed to revise the subject procedure prior to fuel loading.
d-1. [30] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-74 and 425/86-18-74):
Correcting administrative problems identified in Procedure 910001-C,
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!' Emergency Classification and Implementing Instructions." ~ Inspection disclosed that Revision 4 (8/27/86) of the subject procedure corrected
the administrative problem identified during the REP Appraisal of March 1986, e-1. [31] (0 pen) Improvement Item.(424/86-12-72 and 425/86-18-72):
Conducting training and practical drills for persons responsible for implementing modified EPIPs.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant committed to amend Procedure 60005-C, " Incorporation of Changes in Training Material and Simulator" to state more clearly the way in which changes to EPIPs would be factored into applicable training.
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changes are identified, supplementary training will be conducted in a manner appropriate to the changes in question. Exercise drills will be
incorporated in the training as appropriate.
f-1. [32] (0 pen)~ Improvement Item (424/86-12-73 and 425/86-18-73):
Correcting or modifying EPIP 91102-C " Emergency Notifications," as
f necessary to remove administrative deficiencies.
Inspection disclosed that administrative problems discovered during the appraisal were
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corrected; however, another problem was deleted as discussed below.
Georgia Notification Form (Attachment A to Checklist 3), Item 5 in
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" Release:"
If _ checked "N0," the user is directed to " Proceed to
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i Item 8);" thus skipping Item 6, " Recommended Protective Measures."
In accordance with the instructions for Item 6 in Attachment C to
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Checklist 3 "For NOVE, Alert, Site Area Emergency, check NONE," should
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be complied with; however if literally interpreted, IteiiiT would prevent this.
(Same Condition for Followup Message.)
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concluded that this item should remain open until the State of Georgia
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message forms are corrected.
The applicant committed to implement indicated changes prior to fuel loading.
g-1.[33] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-74 and 425/86-18-74):
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Providing descriptive information of RADDOSE-II software and' its relationship to VIBRANT code-in the Emergency Plan.
Inspection disclosed that RADDOSE-II is no longer in use by the applicant, and was deleted from Procedure 91304-C under Revision 2,8/28/86.
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I-h-1. [34] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-75 and 425/86-18-75):
Specifying the minimum offsite air sampler flow rates in the procedure.
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Inspection disclosed that Procedure 91303-C " Field Sampling and Surveys," Revision 3(4/24/86) specified the minimum acceptable offsite
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i-1. [35] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-76 and 425/86-18-76):
Resolving the apparent discrepancy between the HP-210 detector iodine
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Inspection disclosed that the applicant consnitted to revise Procedure 43002-C to provide for a consistent iodine detection efficiency prior to fuel loading.
j-1. [36] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-77 and 425/86-18-77):
Including a requirement in Procedure 91304-C that gamma spectrometry determined radiciodine air activity values be used to update dose projections.
Inspection disclosed that Revision 2 (8/28/86) of Procedure 91304-C contained provisions to use gamma spectrometry determined radioiodine air activity values to update dose projections.
k-1. [37] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-78 and 425/86-18-78):
Including in EPIP 91303-C " Field Sampling and Surveys," a telephone number for calling the TSC or EOF if radio contact fails.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant committed to revise the subject procedure, prior to fuel loading, to include emergency telephone numbers for transmitting field survey data to the TSC or EOF in the event of a team vehicle radio or base station radio failure.
1-1. [38] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-79 and 425/86-18-79):
Including a section in Procedure 91303-C on the radiological control of air sample filters.
Both direct radiation exposure and contamination control should be addressed.
Inspection disclosed that Revision 4 (4/24/86) failed to include a section addressing radiological control of air sample filters. The licensee committed to implement the subject addition prior to fuel loading.
m-1. [39] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-80 and 425/86-18-80):
Correcting data sheets 2 and 3 of Procedure 91303-C.
Inspection disclosed that the subject corrections were made under procedural Revision 2(4/24/86).
n-1. [40] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-81 and 425/86-18-81):
Referencing the plant Health Physics Manual in Procedure 91302-C for method to be used to sample air and calculate air activity.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant committed to revise the subject procedure to reference the appropriate Health Physics Manual procedures prior to fuel loading, w
o-1.[41] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-92 and 425/86-18-92):
Referencing the Plant Health Physics Manual procedures pertinent to protective actions for facilities and personnel during emergency conditions in Procedure 91305-C.
Inspection disclosed that Revision 5 of Procedure 91305-C referenced Health Physics Manual Procedure 00930-C, " Radiation and Contamination Control."
p-1. [42] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-96 and 425/86-18-96):
Correcting the inventory list in Procedure 91702-C to include item in the emergency kits.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant committed
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q-1. [43] (0 pen), Improvement Item (424/86-12-97 - and 425/86-18-97):
Providing a periodic inventory of equipment and supplies ' used in emergency response but not included within the emergency kits (e.g.,
communication devices, portable or mobile status boards, etc.).
Inspection disclosed that the applicant comitted to develop a surveillance procedure to provide for periodic inventory of emergency equipment and supplies routinely excluded from the emergency kits.
This item will be reviewed prior to fuel loading.
r-1. [44] (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-98 and 425/86-18-98):
Including a prompting statement in Procedure 91702-C to remind personnel performing inventories to turn off electronic instruments at the completion of operational checks.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant comitted to revise the subject procedure to include the cited prompting statement prior to fuel loading.
s-1. [45J (0 pen) Improvement Item (424/86-12-99 and 425/86-18-99):
Identifying 'the specific voltage or type of battery when it is referenced on an inventory (e.g., D, AA, etc).
Inspection disclosed that the applicant comitted to revise Procedure 91702-C to specify voltage and battery types to be maintained in the emergency kits prior to fuel loading.
t-1. [46J (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-104 and 425/86-18-104):
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Improving communications and training provided for controllers.
Inspection disclosed that training and comunications were improved for controllers. Controller briefings and training sessions were conducted prior to each major exercise conducted during March and April 1986.
The applicant cominitted to continue such briefings prior to each major drill or exercise.
u-1. [47] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-105 and 425/86-18-105):
Providing a number of alternate players to be available as substitutes if players are required to leave the exercise team.
Inspection disclosed that a sufficient number of selected emergency response organization personnel were trained and available to provide an adequate member of alternate players to participate as needed, v-1. [48J (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-107 and 425/86-18-107):
Conducting additional training in the use of Alarm Response Procedures, Abnormal Operating Procedures (A0Ps), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Technical Specifications to ensure correct and complete interpretation and compliance with same.
Inspection disclosed that early training programs which were limited in scope were updated and improved.
Further, additional training was conducted using the revised programs.
The applicant comitted to continue such training and to demonstrate same in emergency drills and exercises.
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w-1. [49] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-111 and 425/86-18-111):
Correcting administrative problems, as appropriate, in Procedure 91002-C.
This item duplicates Improvement Item A-32 (424/86-12-73 and 425/86-18-73) which remains open.
On this basis, this item is closed.
x-1. [50] (Closed) Improvement Item (424/86-12-113 and 425/86-18-113):
Revising Procedure 91305-C, as necessary, to incorporate EPZ maps and other information as may be appropriate.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant introduced map of the EPZ in Revision 5 of the referenced procedure.
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Emergency Preparedness Incomplete Items (25555B)
This section addresses the status of the applicant's responses to Incomplete Items identified during the March 1986 Emergency Preparedness appraisal.
The bracketed numbers in the following paragraphs correspond to the item numbers assigned in Appendix B to the letter of May 9,1986, which transmitted NRC Report Nos. 50-424/86-12 and 50-425/85-18.
All open items identified herein will be reviewed during subsequent inspections prior to fuel loading.
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[1] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-02, 425/86-18-02): Completion of drills necessary to demonstrate that the ERFs can be staffed and operational within one hour after activation.
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scale radiological emergency preparedness exercise of May 1986, were evaluated by an NRC regional inspection team.
The applicant demonstrated the capability to promptly staff and operate the ERFs following their activation.
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[2] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-08, 425/86-18-08):
Completion of GET Training for all personnel onsite requiring badging for entry into the protection area.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant committed to complete plant staff GET training following completion of installation and operatior, of plant security equipment necessary to plant operation prior to fuel loading.
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[3] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-09, 425/86-18-09): Completion of Core Damage Assessment training for all emergency response organization (ER0) personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel completed the subject training prior to August 27, 1986, d.
[4] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-10, 425/86-18-10): Completion of In-Plant Monitoring Team training for all ERO personnel requiring such personnel.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
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[5] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-11, 425/86-18-11): Completion of Field Monitoring Team training for all ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection dhelosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
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_[6] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-12,.425/86-18-12): Completion of Offsite Dose ' Assessment training for all ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
Refer, however, to the adequacy of dose assessment training (424/86-12-112, addressing on-shift HP foremen discussed in Incomplete Item [63]
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[7] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-13, 425/86-18-13): Completion of Communications and Records training for all ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel-received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
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[8]-(Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-14, 425/86-18-14): Completion of repair and corrective action training for all-ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel (138) received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
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[9] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-15, 425/86-18-15): Completion of SCBA training for all ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the
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[10] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-16. 425/86-18-16): Completion of First Aid training of all ERO personnel requiring such training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986.
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[11]- (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-17, 425/86-18-17):
Completion of Medical Support and Radiation Emergency training of all ERO personnel required to take the training.
Inspection disclosed that all assigned ERO personnel received the subject training prior to August 27, 1986, with the exception of one person.
The applicant committed to complete training of the assigned personnel prior to fuel loading.
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[12] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-18, 425/86-18-18): Completion of Planned Walk-Through and Talk-Through training and drills for offsite support organizations.
Inspection disclosed that training of offsite support organizations was conducted.
Radiation Management Corporation (RMC) provided training for personnel at the Burke County and Humana Hospitals. VEGP Instructors provided training for the Burke County Fire Department.
During the full scale emergency preparedness exercise of May 1,1986, personnel of the subject organizations demonstrated adequate training in the performance of their assigned tasks.
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[13] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-19, 425/86-18-19): Placement of the appropriate EP material in the On-Shift Operations Supervisor's (050s) office (prior to fuel load).
Inspection disclosed that a radiological emergency plan and respective procedures, and a special
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The subject folder contained all documents and - checklists pertinent to the Emergency Director's
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i the Control' Room Inspection disclosed.that one set of Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures, Off-normal Operating
Procedures, and other emergency documents including oil spill procedures were provided.
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Completion of installation and testing of Control Room equipment used in accident detection / mitigation, classification, notification, and protective action recommendations.
Inspection disclosed that all of the subject
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The applicant committed to completion of l
the above items prior to fuel loading.-
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Inspection
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The applicant committed -to complete-the subject requirements prior to fuel loading.
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[17] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-23, 425/86-18-23):
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[18] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-24, 425/86-18-24):
Placement of the appropriate documents, references, and equipment in the TSC
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Inspection disclosed that the contents of the TSC library and the
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the TSC staff were immediately available.
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Inspection disclosed that shift to recirculation with maintenance of t
facility positive pressure was adequate, and that proper HEPA filter tests were conducted.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-28, 425/86-18-28):
Installation of.3-h emergency lighting in the E0F as called for in the -
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Inspection disclosed that three (3) two-light, three-hour, battery packs.. were installed in the following EOF-locations:
(1) dose assessment area; (2) command center; and (3)- main passageway leading to emergency kit storage area wherein numerous flashlights were provided, v.
-[22] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-29, 425/86-18-29): Placement of all State and local energency plans, and the evacuation plan in the EOF, as required by - the Radiological Emergency Plan.
Inspection disclosed that all of the subject documents were provided as called for in the VEGP Radiological Emergency Plan, w.
[23] (0 pen) Incomplete ' Item (424/86-12-30, 425/86-18-30):
Completion of installation of the telephone systems.
Inspection disclosed.that installation of emergency telephone systems, including backups, were in progress.
The applicant committed to completion of installation of subject systems prior to fuel loading.-
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[26](Closed)IncompleteItem(424/86-12-35,425/86-18-35): Completion
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of construction modifications to Unit 1 first aid facility, and placement of the appropriate materials and supplies for its operation.
Inspection ' disclosed that construction modifications to the first aid facility and stocking of same were completed as required.
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[27] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-36, 425/86-18-36): Completion of VEGP' Unit 1 decontamination facility, and placement of appropriate
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materials and supplies for its operation.
Inspection disclosed that the decontamination facility and placement of required materials and supplies were completed.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-37, 425/86-18-37):
Installation of telephones in' the ENC new media room.
Inspection'
disclosed that the specific number of telephones were installed in the media room of the near-site ENC consistent with the applicant's commitment.
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Incomplete Item- (424/86-12-48, 425/86-18-48):
Determination of the accuracies of meteorological parameters transmitted by the microwave system and comparing these with the system accuracy specifications presented in Regulatory Guide 1.23.
Inspection disclosed that closure of the subject item is contingent upon calibration, operation, and acceptance of the ERF computer regarding the onsite meterological system.
The applicant is committed to detennination of accuracies of the subject parameters prior to fuel loading, b-1. [31] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-49, 425/86-18-49): Display and retrieval of meteorological data through the ERF computer.
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c-1. [32] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-50, 425/86-18-50): Assurance that 'information on severe weather events is provided to plant operators by the Georgia Power Company load dispatcher, and that procedures are developed to reflect availability of other sources of
'information such as that provided by NOAA tone-alert radio.
Inspection disclosed that responsibility for provision of severe weather events to plant operators was assigned to the General Office Nuclear Operations Duty Officer as defined in Corporate Emergency Plan Procedure NOI-03-900.
d-1. [33] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-56, 425/86-18-56): Completion
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of the permanent mounting of the SCBAs located in the TSC, OSC, and HP Control Point.
Inspection disclosed that permanently designated storage areas at the subject locations were established.
Inspection further revealed that the assigned number of SCBAs were present at each location.
e-1. [34] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-57, 425/86-18-57):
Initiation of the monthly maintenance and inspection of SCBA equipment, including initial verification that spare air cylinders are fully charged, and deployment of the. appropriate number of SCBAs to the Control Room.
Inspection disclosed that Procedure 47013-C provided for monthly maintenance and inspection of SCBA equipment, and that same was implemented as comitted.
f-1. [35] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-58, 425/86-18-58):
Completion of the ultimate goal of 100 SCBAs for backup use.
The applicant stated that the number of SCBAs required for the emergency preparedness program for VEGP Unit I was being evaluated.
The applicant comitted l
to completion of the evaluation and assignment of backups prior to fuel loading.
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g-1. [36] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-59, 425/86-18-59): Completion of the placement of the refilling equipment for SCBA air cylinders in j
the Maintenance Building, and designation of the specific localities as alternate cylinder refilling stations.
Inspection confirmed that placement of the subject equipment and designation of specific locations as alternate recharging stations was implemented as comitted.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-60, 425/86-18-60):
i Establishment of a constant onsite warehouse inventory of protective clothing (PCs), at least, 4500 sets.
Inspection disclosed that a
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1-1. [38] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-61, 425/86-18-61):
Completion of comunication links with South Carolina Counties of Aiken,
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Inspection disclosed that the subject communication links were incomplete; however, the applicant committed
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j-1. [39] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-62, 425/86-18-62):
Completion of all communication links specified in the VEGP Radiological Emergency Plan, and assurance of their operability.. Inspection disclosed that all comunication links, consistent with the referenced document, were incomplete..The applicant committed ' to completion and assurance of operability of such links prior to fuel loading.
k-1. [40] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-63, 42ajo6-18-63):
Revision of Appendix 4 to the Emergency Plan to include listing of Emergency Kits.
Inspection disclosed that Revision 6 (7/86)o of the VEGP Radiological Emergency Plan included the subject listing of equipment located both onsite and offsite.
1-1. [41] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-64, 425/86-18-64): Revision of EPIPs to include reserve emergency supplies and equipment, the stocking plan for the warehouse, and designation of primary locations.
The applicant committed to revise Procedure 91702-C to include the subject items prior,to fuel loading.
m-1. [52] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-93, 425/86-18-93):
Cogletion of the security computer system, detection system, perimeter protection area barrier, and permanent badge system.
Inspection disclosed that the subject systems and perimeter protection area barrier were near completion; however, equipment testing and personnel. badging must be completed.
The applicant committed to complete the cited items prior to fuel loading.
n-1. [53] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-94, 425/86-18-94): Revision of Procedure 91308-C to include a RET checklist and inclusion of a reference in the procedural text.
This item was not inspected; however, it will be reviewed during subsequent ins,nections prior to
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o-1. [54] (Closed) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-95, 425/86-18-95):
Completion of Table 1 of Procedure 91501-C.
Inspection disclosed that Table 1 of the subject procedure was completed and consistent with the procedural text.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-100, 425/86-18-100):
Completion of the emergency preparedness audit plan, schedule and checklists by the VEGP Quality Assurance Department.
Inspection, including a detail review and discussion of the subject item, disclosed that the audit plan, schedules and checklists were completed as required.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-101, 425/86-18-101):
Dissemination of public information brochures.
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The applicant committed to dissemination of the subject items prior to fuel loading.
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(0 pen). Incomplete Item (424/86-12-102, 425/86-18-102):
Dissemination of emergency radios.
Inspection disclosed that NOAA Tone-alert Receivers will be disseminated by the applicant prior to
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s-1. [58J (0 pen) Incomplete Item (424/86-12-103, 425/86-18-103): Design and Installation of an emergency siren system.
Inspection disclosed that~
design of the subject system was completed. The applicant committed to complete installation and testing of the system prior to fuel loading.
t-1. [59] (Closed)
Incomplete Item (424/86-12-106, 425/86-18-106):
Completion of training, qualification, and integration of remaining Control Room and other -watch personnel necessary to meet licensing commitments for number of qualified watch sections.
Inspection involved an interview of two additional Control Room watch crews using a hypothetical accident scenario' as a method for determining crew readiness and capability to perform accident detection, classification, notification, and protective action formulation.
Inspection disclosed that t':e required training and related items were completed and consistent with the required commitments.
u-1.[60] (Closed) ' Incomplete Item (424/86-12-108, 425/86-18-108):
Performance of additional training and practical drills for Control Room personnel with notification duties and responsibilities.
Personnel with notification duties and responsibilities were observed during the drill and full scale emergency preparedness exercise conducted during March 19, 1986, and May 1, 1986, respectively.
Performance of the subject personnel was determined adequate.
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-109, 425/86-18-109):
Performance of a study or drills to verify the ability to meet notification of offsite agencies criteria in Appendix E to 10 CFR 50, and Section II.E and F of NUREG 0654 Revision 1. 'The subject item was reviewed and evaluated during the full scale emergency preparedness exercise conducted by the applicant May 1,1986.
Based upon the evaluation, this item was closed, w-1. [62]
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Incomplete Item (424/86-12-110, 425/86-18-110):
Performance of a study or drills to verify the ability to meet minimum staff augmentation criteria in NUREG-0654 Revision 1,Section II.B.
Table B-1, and activation criteria II.H of the subject document.
Inspection disclosed that the applicant plans to conduct drills to verify staff augmentation requirements consistent with the above cited criteria. The applicant committed to complete the subject drills prior to fuel loadin *
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x-1.[63](0 pen)IncompleteItem(424/86-12-112,425/86-18-112): Completion of the training of on-shift HP Foremen in dose-assessment, protective action recommendation formulation, and integration of this expertise into the watch section organization. The inspector interviewed four HP Foremen, who, in event of an emergency are responsible for performing dose assessment.
Two Foremen were interviewed individually.
Additionally, two HP Foremen were interviewed with Control Room crew members. A hypothetical accident scenario was presented to the Foremen to determine their ability to perform dose assessment, and to formulate protective action recommendations for on-site personnel and the general public.
Significant difficulties were noted by the inspectors during the interviews.
For example, most Foremen were unable to access information from the ERF data acquisition computer required for dose assessment calculations.
The inspector determined that the subject personnel required additional formalized training in use of the ERF computer.
Based on the results of the practicnl walk-throughs described above, the inspector concluded that this item remains open. This item will be reviewed during subsequent inspections prior to fuel loading.
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Status of Additional Open Items a.
Items identified during the referenced appraisal which address the post accident sampling system (PASS), and effluent sampling and analysis remain open.
The items listed below have been transferred to the appropriate Regional section for evaluation and resolution.
[24] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-32, 50-425/86-18-32):
Completion of equipment installation and ensure operational and procedural adequacy; for post accident gas and particulate effluent sampling.
[25] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-33, 50-425/86-18-33):
Completion of all procedures required for post accident liquid effluent sampling.
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[42] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-82, 50-425/86-18-82):
l Completion of procedures for PASS calibrations and verification and I
troubleshooting.
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[43] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-83, 50-425/86-18-83):
Completion of PASS Training once the system becomes operational and update tracking system to reflect this.
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[45] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-85, 50-425/86-18-85):
Placement of designated equipment at local panel, TSC standard rage cabinet and radiochemistry laboratory.
[46] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-86, 50-425/86-18-86):
Completion of final _ PASS operational testing.
[47] (0 pen) Incomplete ' Item (50-424/86-12-87, 50-425/86-18-87):
Revision of Procedure 33016-C to include missing instruction on valve numbers, activity curves and data sheets.
[48] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-18-88, 50-425/86-18-88):
Assurance of volume of vent air sampled is representative of actual effluent activity; or that correction factors developed compensates for
sample scavenging mechanisms.
[49] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12__89, 50-425/86-18-89):
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Completion of EPIP-33065.
[50] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-90, 50-425/86-18-90):
Development and implementation of a procedure for safely and accurately
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[51] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-91, 50-425/86-18-91):
Development and implementation of a procedure for safety and accurately analyzing liquid effluent samples.
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The items listed below address facility radiation protection.
These items have been transferred to the appropriate Regional section for evaluation.
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[2] (0 pen) Incomplete Item (50-424/86-12-08, 50-425/86-18-08):
Completion of GET Training for all personnel onsite to be badged to enter the protected area.
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Incomplete Item 50-424/86-12-47, 50-425/86-18-47:
Installation, calibration, testing and otherwise make operational all plant area and process radiation monitors.
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