IR 07200031/2014001
| ML14127A423 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 05/06/2014 |
| From: | Marc Ferdas Division of Nuclear Materials Safety I |
| To: | Recasha Mitchell Yankee Atomic Electric Co |
| References | |
| IR-14-001 | |
| Download: ML14127A423 (10) | |
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May 6, 2014
SUBJECT:
NRC INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION INSPECTION REPORT NO. 07200031/2014001, YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC COMPANY, ROWE, MASSACHUSETTS SITE
Dear Mr. Mitchell:
On April 14 and 15, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection of Yankee Atomic Electric Company (Yankee Rowe) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspection examined activities under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's regulations, and the conditions of your license. The inspection consisted of observations by the inspector, interviews with personnel, and a review of records and procedures. The results of the inspection were discussed with you at the conclusion of the inspection; and are described in the enclosed report. No findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the Public without redaction.
Current NRC regulations and guidance are included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select Nuclear Materials; Med, Ind, & Academic Uses; then Regulations, Guidance and Communications. The current Enforcement Policy is included on the NRC's website at www.nrc.gov; select About NRC, Organizations & Functions; Office of Enforcement; Enforcement documents; then Enforcement Policy (Under 'Related Information'). You may also obtain these documents by contacting the Government Printing Office (GPO) toll-free at 1-866-512-1800. The GPO is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
2100 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 The NRCs Safety Culture Policy Statement became effective in June 2011. While a policy statement and not a regulation, it sets forth the agencys expectations for individuals and organizations to establish and maintain a positive safety culture. You can access the policy statement and supporting material that may benefit your organization on NRCs safety culture Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/safety-culture.html. We strongly encourage you to review this material and adapt it to your particular needs in order to develop and maintain a positive safety culture as you engage in NRC-regulated activities.
No reply to this letter is required. Please contact Steve Hammann at 610-337-5399 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
/RA K. D. Modes for/
Marc S. Ferdas, Chief Decommissioning and Technical Support Branch Division of Nuclear Materials Safety
Enclosure:
Inspection Report No. 07200031/2014001
cc:
Jack Priest, Director, Radiation Control
Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Yankee Atomic Electric Company
NRC Inspection Report No. 07200031/2014001
An announced safety inspection was conducted from April 14 - 15, 2014, at the Yankee Atomic Electric Company (Yankee Rowe) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The inspector assessed whether Yankee Rowe personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an away-from-reactor (AFR) ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Certificate of Compliance (CoC), Technical Specifications (TS), Quality Assurance (QA)program, Yankee Rowe procedures, and 10 CFR Part 72. The inspectors review was directed toward confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs. The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
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REPORT DETAILS
I.
Organization and Radiation Safety Program
a. Inspection Scope
(Inspection Procedure (IP) 60858)
The inspector assessed whether Yankee Rowe personnel were operating and maintaining ISFSI programs at an AFR ISFSI in conformance with the commitments and requirements contained in the FSAR, SER, CoC, TS, QA program, Yankee Rowe procedures, and 10 CFR Part 72.
AFR ISFSI facilities, located at sites where loading operations have been completed, are essentially passive operating facilities. The inspectors review was directed towards confirming the ongoing adequacy of the radiation protection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, surveillance, maintenance, environmental monitoring, training, QA, and corrective action programs.
The inspector observed activities, interviewed personnel, and reviewed records and procedures. The inspector also reviewed changes made to Yankee Rowes programs and procedures since the last inspection to verify that changes were consistent with the license or CoC and did not reduce the effectiveness of the program.
b. Observations and Findings
The inspector determined that Yankee Rowes plans and preparations for controlling radiological activities were effective at meeting 10 CFR Part 20 requirements. The inspector also verified that special nuclear material (SNM) stored at the ISFSI was properly accounted for. Dosimetry records and environmental monitoring reports were reviewed. All employees were below the regulatory dose limits and the dose requirements for members of the public at the nearest accessible location to the ISFSI were within limits prescribed by 10 CFR 72.104.
Yankee Rowes emergency preparedness program properly coordinated with the appropriate offsite support groups, agencies, and local law enforcement agencies (LLEAs). The emergency call list was current and checked periodically for accuracy. All revisions to the emergency plan have been submitted to the NRC and reviewed by the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR).
Daily temperature monitoring of the vertical concrete casks (VCCs) was performed by Yankee Rowe personnel in accordance with surveillance requirements in the TS.
Yankee Rowes procedures contain backup plans if the primary surveillance method was unavailable. The inspector performed a tour of the ISFSI pad and did not note any material condition issues that would impact the performance of the pad and loaded VCCs. The inspector also verified that transient combustibles were not being stored on the ISFSI pad or in the vicinity of the VCCs and confirmed vehicle entry onto the ISFSI pad was controlled in accordance with site procedures.
Yankee Rowe has a training program which consists of classroom, and on-the-job training, as well as briefings performed by supervisors. Refresher training was given on Inspection Report No. 07200031/2014001 C:\\RawFiles\\ML14127A423.docx a regular basis and retraining was given as necessary if human performance issues were identified. All employees have been trained and qualified to perform their assigned ISFSI-related functions.
The inspector reviewed the most recent independent audit of the ISFSI program. The inspector determined that issues were entered into the corrective action program, prioritized, and evaluated commensurate with their safety significance. Corrective actions were implemented to address identified issues and were tracked to closure. The QA program evaluated changes in the ISFSI program to ensure that any changes that were implemented would not decrease the overall effectiveness of the program. The inspector also reviewed Yankee Rowes 10 CFR 72.212 evaluation report and ensured it was being appropriately updated.
c. Conclusions
Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified.
II.
Exit Meeting Summary
On April 15, 2014, the inspector presented the inspection results to Robert Mitchell, ISFSI Manager. The inspector confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the inspection.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee
- S. Day, Licensing Engineer
- J. Lenois, Security Program Manager
- K. Kuzontkoski, Assistant Project Manager
- R. Mitchell, ISFSI Manager
- H. Sawders, Project Manager
ITEMS OPEN, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
None
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Audits and Reports
2012 Condition Report Trend Evaluation
2013 Condition Report Trend Evaluation
Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report, 2013
Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report, 2013
RSCS 1st Quarter 2014 Report
Yankee Rowe ISFSI - 2013 Annual Radiological Program Assessment
Condition Reports
2012-016, 017, 028, 041, 056
2013-031, 034, 062, 064, 079, 089, 106
Procedures
AD-7, Rev. 10, Corrective Action Program
AD-11, Rev. 8, Reporting of Events and Conditions
AD-16, Rev. 9, Training and Qualifications
AD-28, Rev. 3, Maintenance Program
EF-3, Rev. 6, Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and Greater Than Class C (GTCC) Waste
Control, Accountability, and Reporting Program
EO-1, Rev. 11, Emergency Plan Implementation
ES-02, Rev. 3, ISFSI Environmental Program
FP-01, Rev. 4, ISFSI Fire Protection Program
FP-04, Rev. 2, ISFSI Fire Hazards Analysis
OP-04, Rev. 2, Inspection/Maintenance of the Security Diesel Generator
QA-2, Rev. 5, Quality Assessments
RP-2, Rev. 10, Radiological Surveys and Postings
RP-3, Rev. 7, Personnel Radiation Monitoring
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Miscellaneous
AD-21, Rev. 2, Attachment 3, Drill/Exercise Performance Evaluation Form, 10/19/2013
Changes to the Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual for 2013
Quality Assurance Program for the Yankee Rowe ISFSI, Rev. 38
RWP 2014-02, Rev. 0
Yankee Atomic Electric Company Emergency Plan, Rev. 17
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED
AFR
Away-From-Reactor
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Certificate of Compliance
Final Safety Analysis Report
Greater Than Class C
IP
Inspection Procedure
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Quality Assurance
Safety Evaluation Report
TS
Technical Specifications
VCC
Vertical Concrete Cask
Yankee Rowe
Yankee Atomic Electric Company