ML020940287
| ML020940287 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Comanche Peak  |
| Issue date: | 04/03/2002 |
| From: | Graves D NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-B |
| To: | Terry C TXU Generation Co, LP |
| References | |
| Download: ML020940287 (23) | |
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- UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV 1l1 RYAN PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 400 ARLINGTON, TEXAS 760114064 APR - 3 2002 C. L. Terry, Senior Vice President
& Principal Nuclear Officer TXU Generation Management Company LCC, Managing General Partner for TXU Generation Company LP ATTN: Regulatory Affairs Department P.O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, Texas 76043
SUBJECT:
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT MEETING FOR COMANCHE PEAK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION.
Dear Mr. Terry:
This refers to the meeting conducted in the Glen Rose, Texas on March 26, 2002. This meeting was to discuss the safety performance at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station over the period from April 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001.
At the meeting, topics discussed included a description of the Reactor Oversight Process, the safety performance at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station, and other topics that may have been of interest to the local area residents. Members of the public present at the meeting were allowed to ask questions and comment on the proceedings.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.
Sincerely, David N. Graves, Chief Project Branch B Division of Reactor Projects Dockets: 50-445, 50-446 Licenses: NPF-87, NPF-89
TXU Electric
Enclosures:
- 1. Attendance List
- 2. Presentation Slides cc:
Roger D. Walker Regulatory Affairs Manager TXU Generation Company LP P.O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 George L. Edgar, Esq.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 1800 M. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 G. R. Bynog, Program Manager/
Chief Inspector Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Boiler Division P.O. Box 12157, Capitol Station Austin, Texas 78711 County Judge P.O. Box 851 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 Chief, Bureau of Radiation Control Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756-3189 John L. Howard, Director Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711-3189 Roger Hill Sheriff, Somervell County 1505 Northeast Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, Texas 76043 Connie Kirk Mayor of Glen Rose P.O. Box 87 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 TXU Electric Linda Steen County Judge County Court Room 7 Granbury, Texas 76048 David Southern Mayor of Granbury P.O. Box 969 Granbury, Texas 76048 Federal Emergency Management Agency Ron Castleman, Regional Director Region VI, Federal Center 800 North Loop 288 Denton, Texas 76201-3698 Max Yzaquirre, Chairman Public Utility Commission William B. Travis Bldg.
P.O. Box 13326 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701-3326 Roger Mulder State Energy Conservation Office 111 E 17th Street, Room 1114 Austin, Texas 78711 ENCLOSURE 1 ATTENDANCE LIST
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ENCLOSURE 2 PRESENTATION SLIDES
I ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MEETING
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV NRC Meeting Guidelines
- Meeting with Licensee
- Inform Public of Plant Performance
2 NRC Meeting Guidelines
"* Registration Table
"* Questions and Answers
"* Handouts
" Feedback Forms Meeting Agenda
"* REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
"* FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENTS
"* ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS
"* QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
3 NRC Performance Goals
- Maintain safety and protect the environment
- Enhance public confidence
- Improve:
- effectiveness
- efficiency
- realism of processes and decision making
° Reduce unnecessary regulatory burden NRC Oversight Activities
"* Provide assurance plants are:
- Operating safely
- Complying with regulations
"* Based on a logical and sound framework
"* Objective indicators of performance
"* Assessment program triggers regulatory actions
Reactor Oversight Process Safety Cornerstones
,.infi 661 Threshold Regulatory Response 4
Event Follow-Up and Supplemental Inspections
"° Review events for significance
"* Follow-up significant inspection findings
"* Determine causes of performance declines
"* Provide for graduated response 6
Baseline Inspection Program
"* Gathers objective evidence of plant safety
"* Conducted at all plants
" Focuses on safety-significant:
- Systems
- Components
- Activities
- Events
7 Resident Inspectors
- Live in Community
- Stationed at Plant e Prompt Response Capability Regional Inspectors
"* Specialized
"* Team Inspections
8 Inspection Program
- Inspection reports describe more than minor findings and non-compliance
- Inspection reports are publicly accessible www. N RC.gov/reading-rm/adams.html Performance Indicators
"* Provide objective measures
"* Indicators for all Strategic Areas
"* NRC verifies through inspections
9 Performance Indicator Performance indicator results and other assessment information available on the NRC's public web site:
www.NRC.gov/N RR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/CPI/cpl-chart.html www. NRC.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/CP2/ cp2_chart.html Key Aspects of the Assessment Program
- Objective review of licensee performance
"* Action Matrix" to determine agency response in three areas:
- Inspection
- Management Involvement
- Regulatory Actions Plant specific assessment letters Information on NRC public web site
10 Plant Safety Performance Summary Inspection Results NRC and Licensee identified inspection findings were of very low safety significance with one exception
11 One White Finding
"* Low to moderate safety significance
"* Involved multiple examples
"* Each example very low level
"* Significance determination appealed by Licensee Performance Indicator Results All performance indicators within the Licensee Control Band
12 Assessment Results
"* Regulatory Response Column
"* Strategic Area Objectives Met
"* Public Health and Safety Assured
13 Additional Focus Areas
- NRC Responds As-Needed
- Mandated Licensee Actions
- Implemented Emergency Preparedness Nuclear Industry Issue
- Reactor Vessel Head Penetration Inspection NRC Bulletin 2001-01 "Circumferential Cracking of Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Penetration Nozzles"
- Security at Nuclear Power Plants
- Substantial security measures in place prior to terrorist attacks
- Federal, State, Local and Licensee integrated response to terrorist threat
14 Contacting the NRC
"* Report an Emergency:
(301) 816-5100 (collect)
"* Report a Safety Concern:
(800) 695-7403 or Allegation@nrc.gov
" General Information or questions:
www.nrc.gov Select "What we do" for Public Affairs