IR 05000498/1987035

Insp Repts 50-498/87-35 & 50-499/87-35 on 870608-12.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected: Radwaste Mgt Program,Including Oranization & Mgt Controls, Training & Qualifications & Solid Radwaste

ML20234D236
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	06/30/1987
From:	Baer R, Murray B, Scott H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
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ML20234D212	List: IR 05000498/1987035 ML20234D207
References
50-498-87-35, 50-499-87-35, NUDOCS 8707070141
Download: ML20234D236 (7)

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, i APPENDIX U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 1 REGION IV l NRC Inspection Report: 50-498/87-35 Construction Permits: CPPR-128 )

50-499/87-35 CPPR-129 Dockets: 50-498 50-499 Licensee: Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P)

P. O. Box 1700 Houston, Texas 77001 )

Facility Name: SouthTexasProjectElectricGeneratingStation(STP), Units 1 ,

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Inspection At: STP site, Matagorda County, Texas Inspection Conducted: June 8-12, 1987 Inspectors: 6/88/8 7 R'. E. Baer, Radiation Specialist, Facilities Date Radiological Protection Section T f ic A H. L. Scott, Radiation Specialist, Facilities c/n/e7 Date Radiological Protection Section Approved: l , f}/ sh)']]} /91A;.7 B. Murray, Chidf','Faciljties Radiological hfl0 h

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Inspection Summary J

Inspection Conducted June 8-12, 1987 (Report 50-498/87-35; 50-499/87-35)

Areas Inspected: Routine, announced inspection of the radioactive waste management program including: organization and management controls, training and qualifications, solid radioactive waste, liquid radioactive waste, and gaseous radioactive wast '

Results: Within the areas inspected, no violations or deviations were identified. Three previously identified open items were close l

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DETAILS Persons Contacted HL&P

• H. Kinsey, Plant Manager C. R. Beavers, Lead Engineer, Computer Su J. E. Behm, Senior Quality Assurance (QA)pportSpecialist

• H. S. Blinka, Supervisor, Performance Support

• E. L. Brown, Licensing Engineer L. G. Davis, Operations Unit Supervisor R. C. Craft, Supervisor, Radiological Protection J. C. Dierickx, Chemical Support Supervisor

• S. M.-Head, Lead Licensing Engineer

• G. Isereau, Supervisor, Operations QA

• G. L. Jarvela, Health Physics Manager W. M. Johnson, Chemical Operations Foreman J. D. Lindsay, Senior Health Physicist, Radiological Support

• A. McBurnett, Manager, Support Licensing W. D. Parish, Supervisor, Radiological Support

• M. F. Rejcek, Supervisor,' Chemical Operations

• W. F. Scott II, Radwaste Foreman J. L. Sikes, Operations Unit Supervisor J. R. Sims Jr., Emergency Preparedness Coordinator ,

E. L. Stansel, Supervisor, Computer Support J

• T. E. Underwood, Manager, Chemical Operations and Analysis I B. R. Wahlheim, Engineer, Technical Support Others

• D. R. Carpenter, Senior Resident Inspector, NRC T. Reis, Resident Inspector, NRC

• K. H. Oh, Observer, Korea Advanced Energy Research Institute l'

• Denotes attendance at the exit interview on June 12, 198 The NRC inspectors also interviewed-several other licensee and contractor employees, including radiation protection, chemical operations, licensing operations, and construction personne : Inspector Observations The following are observations the NRC inspectors discussed with the licensee during the exit interview on May 12, 1987. These observations-are not violations, deviations, unresolved items, or open items. These observations were identified for licensee consideration for program improvement, but the observations have no specific regulatory requiremen ;

The licensee stated that the observations would be reviewe ,- .. .

l l Dry Radioactive Waste Compactor - There is no visual means to measure j the pressure drop across the high efficiency particulate absolute filter incorporated in the dry waste compactor, Training for Instructors - Instructors providing training on radioactive waste regulations and shipping requirements do not receive' i annual retraining to keep abreast of burial site, state, and federal l regulatory change . Followup on Previous Inspection Findings (Closed)OpenItem(498/8630-02;499/8627-02): Radwaste Training Program

- This item involved: (a) implementation of a training / retraining program for chemical operators, and (b) development and implementation of a training program for personnel involved with the handling and packaging of low-level radioactive waste as required in IE Bulletin 79-19.

r The licensee had previously implemented a training / retraining program for chemical operators. A training program for personnel involved with the

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handling and packaging of low-level radioactive waste was in progress with nine individuals successfully completing this course to date. Other personnel are scheduled to receive training in the near future. This item is considered close (0 pen) Open Item (498/8630-03): Radwaste Program Audit - This item involved: (a) completion of an a for the radwaste program, and (b)pproved audit completion plan, of an ircluding approved a checklist audit plan, including a checklist for the transfer, packaging, and transport of i low-level radioactive waste. The NRC inspectors discussed the term " audit ;

plan," which is meant to provide as described in ANSI N45.2-1971, information about the functional area to be audited. The licensee uses the term " audit scope" when discussing audit plan activitie OpenItem(498/8630-03)

checklists as identified in parts (a) and (bremains above. open pending) completion of au (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8630-04): Radioactive Material Transport Quality Assurance Program - This item involved the status of a QA program necessary 1.o meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 71.101. The licensee stated that they had not submitted their QA program for the transport of licensed material to the NRC for approval. The NRC inspectors stated that the QA program would have to be submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 71.101(c)

before transport of greater than type A quantities of radioactive materia OpenItem(498/8630-04) remains open pending the submittal and approval of the QA program for transport of radioactive materia (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8630-05): Liquid Radwaste System - This item involved: (a) completion of an approved  !

the liquid radioactive waste systems; (b)preoperational testpreoperational completion of the procedure for 1 tests on liquid radioactive waste systems; (d) review of operating  !

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procedures for valving errors and operating conditions which could contaminate nonradioactive systems; (e) verification of tank volumes, representative sampling, discharge flow rates, and recorder readings; and (f) performance of an ALARA review of the (as-built) liquid radioactive waste system, including the recommendation of ANSI /ANS 55.6-197 )

I The licensee had completed and approved the preoperational test procedures for the liquid radioactive waste system. Therefore, part (a) is considered closed. Parts (c) and (d) were closed in previous inspection report '

OpenItem(498/8630-05) remains open pending completion of parts (b), (e),

and (f).

(0 pen)Open-Item (498/8630-06): Gaseous Radwaste System - This item involved: (a) completion of the system preoperational test; (b) performance of an ALARA review of the (as-built) gaseous radwaste 4 system, including the recommendations of ANSI /ANS 55.4-1979; and (c) discharge flowrates and recorder reading OpenItem(498/8630-06) remains oaen pending the completion of parts (a),

(b),and(e). Parts (c) and (d) lad been closed in previous inspection report (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8630-07): Solid Radwaste System - This item involved: (b) completion of preoperational tests, (c) verification of representative sampling)of reviewofthe(as-built spent resins, solid radwaste and including system, (d) performance the of an ALARA recommendations of ANSI /ANS 55.1-197 OpenItem(498/8630-07) remainsopenpendingthecompletionofparts(b),

(c),and(d). Part (a) had been closed in a previous inspection repor (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8630-08): Air Cleaning System - This item involved completion of preoperational testin OpenItem(498/8630-08) remains open pending completion of preoperational test 1-HC-A-02 for part (a). Part (b) was closed in a previous inspection repor ,

(Closed)OpenItem(498/8630-09): Area Radiation Monitors - This item involved: (a) completion of preoperational testing of all area radiation ,

monitorsand(b)completionofcalibration, surveillance,andoperation procedure The NRC inspectors reviewed the completed and approved preoperational tests which addressed the area radiation monitors. All area radiation monitors have been preoperationally tested and calibrated and considered operationa OpenItem(498/8630-09) is considered closed,

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(0 pen) Open item (498/8630-10): Process and Effluent Radioactivity Monitoring System - This item involved calibration of gaseous and liquid radioactivity monitors with National Bureau of Standards traceable gaseous and liquid standard OpenItem(498/8630-10) remains open pending completion of the calibrations identified abov (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8630-11): Process and Effluent Radioactivity Monitoring System - This item involved: (a) completion of preoperational testing of process and effluent monitors; (b) determination of effluent i monitor calibration sources; (c) completion of process and effluent monitor i surveillance, calibration, and operational procedures; and (d) determination of representative sampling for offline monitor The licensee had completed the operational procedures for the digital l radiation monitoring system. Calibration and surveillance procedures had I been completed and reviewed during a previous NRC inspection; therefore, 1 part (c) is closed. Part (b) will be tracked under open item (498/8630-10) l

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and Part (d) is being tracked under open item (498/8720-02).

l Openitem(498/8630-11) remains open pending completion of Part (a).

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(0 pen) Open Item (498/8720-01): NUREG 0737 Noble Gas Effluent Monitor - i This item involved preoperational testing and calibration of the wide range l noble gas monitoring systems, unit vent effluent moniter (RE-80108), and condenser vacuum pump effluent monitor (RE-8027).

OpenItem(498/8720-01) remains open pending completion of the calibration I and preoperational testing of the above monitor '

(0 pen)OpenItem(498/8720-02): NUREG 0737 Sampling and Analysis of Plant Effluents - This item involved demonstrating representative sampling capability for plant effluents; entrained moisture; isokinetic sampling; continuous sampling capability whenever exhaust flow occurs; and limiting occupational dose to personnel during sample collection, handling, transport, and analysi The NRC inspectors' review indicated the licensee had not: completed procedures for the collection and handling of samples, determined the location (hot chemistry laboratory or counting room) where samples would be transported, dedicated equipment to remove and transport lead shields, and provided training to personnel expected to perform these manipulation Openitem(498/8720-02) remains open pending resolution of the above concern (Closed)OpenItem(498/8720-03): NUREG 0737 Containment High Range Radiation Monitor - This item involved the lack of the two detectors in the reactor containment building monitors being operational and calibrated over the full operating rang .< .

i The NRC inspectors reviewed the calibration and preoperational test for the containment high range radiation monitors (RE-8050 and RE-8051). Both detectors had been calibrated with a radiation source below 15 R/hr and electronically calibrated over the full range of the monitor detectabilit OpenItem(498/8720-03) is considered close (0 pen)OpenItem(498/8720-04): NUREG 0737 Control Room Habitability Requirements - This item involved the lack of installation of the 6-hour supply of self-contained breathing apparatus in the control room envelop OpenItem(498/8720-04) remains open pending installation of the specified self-contained breathing apparatu Program Areas Inspected The following program areas were inspected. Unless otherwise noted, the inspection was completed and revealed no violations, deviations, unresolved items, or open items. Notations after a specific inspection item are used to identify the following: I = item not inspected or only partially inspected; V = violation; D = deviation; V = unresolved. item; and 0 = open ite Procedure Areas Inspected and Inspection Requirements 83522 Organization and Management Controls  ;

02.01 - Organization, Responsibilities, and Authorities 02.02 - Staffing 02.03 - Identification and Correction of Weaknesses 02.04 - Audits and Appraisals - 0 (see paragraph 3)

02.05 - Communications to Employees 02.06 - Documentation and Implementation 83523 Training and Qualifications 02.01 - Training and Qualification Program 02.02 - Education and Experience 02.03 - Adequacy and Quality of Training 84522 Solid Radioactive Waste 02.01 - Construction and Installation of Solid Waste System 02.02 - Liquid Leakage, Overflow, and Spillage 02.03 - Sampling 02.04 - Preoperational Test Program 02.05-CompletionofPreoperationalTestProgram-0(see paragraph 3)

02.06 - Installation,(Calibration, Monitors - 0 see paragraphand3)Testing of Process 02.07 - Procedures 02.08 - Disposition of Low-Level Wastes

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84523 Liquid Radioactive Waste 02.01 - Construction and Installation cf Liquid Waste System 02.02 - Liquid Leakage, Overflow, and Spillage 02.03 - %mpling 02.04 - Preoperational Test Program - 0 (see paragraph 3) 1 02.05 - Ce npletion of Preoperational Test Program i 02.06 i Tasta11ation,(Calibration, Monitors --0 see paragraphand 3) Testing of Process 02.07-Procedures-0(seeparagraph3) )

02.08 Disposition of Low-Level Wastes 84524 Gaseous Radioactive Waste j 02.01 - Construction and Installation of Gasecus Waste !

System - (see paragraph 5)

02.02 - Sampling 02.03 - Preoperational Test Program - 0 (see paragraph 3)

02.04 - Completion of Preoperational Test Program - 0 (see paragraph 3)

02.05-Installation,(Calibration,and.TestingofProcess Monitors - 0 see paragraph 3)

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5. Gaseous Radioactive Waste The NRC inspectors reviewed the explosive gas monitoring system oxygen monitor which is part of the gaseous waste processing system and identified in the proposed Technical Specification, Table 4.3-9 " Radioactive Gaseous Effluent Monitoring Instrumentation Surveillance Requirements." l The NRC inspectors verified the licensee had modified the system to permit i the introduction of calibration gas and nitrogen purge gas upstream of the l oxygen analyzer. Additional modifications were made downstream of the- 1 analyzer to vent the calibration gas and allow purge after calibratio ]

l 6. Exit Interview i The NRC inspectors met with the personnel identified in paragraph 1 at the conclusion of this inspection on h ne 12, 1987. The NRC inspectors !

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