ML031681350

Summary of Annual Performance Assessment Meeting for Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station

ML031681350
Person / Time
Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	04/18/2003
From:	Johnson W NRC/RGN-IV/DRP
To:	Terry C TXU Energy
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ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MEETING Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV

NRC Meeting Purpose

• Meeting with Licensee and Public

• Inform Public of Plant Performance

NRC Meeting Guidelines

• Registration Table

• Questions and Answers

• Feedback Forms

• Handouts

• Maintain public safety and protect the environment

• Enhance public confidence

• Improve:

- Effectiveness

- Efficiency

- Realism of processes and decision making

• Reduce unnecessary regulatory burden

at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station

Regional Organization Regional Administrator Region IV Director Director Division of Reactor Projects Division of Reactor Safety Deputy Director Chief Chief Chief Division of Reactor Projects EMB OB PS Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief Chief ranch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch A B C D E F Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station

Electric Station Meeting Agenda

• REGULATORY OVERSIGHT

• FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENTS

• ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS

• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Overall NRC Effort 3847 2933 Headquarters - 1960 1960 Regional - 3847 Resident - 2933 Total hours - 8740

Resident Inspectors

• Stationed at the plant

• Prompt response capability

• 2933 hours0.0339 days <br />0.815 hours <br />0.00485 weeks <br />0.00112 months <br /> of oversight

Regional Inspectors

• Specialized

• Inspection teams

• 3847 hours0.0445 days <br />1.069 hours <br />0.00636 weeks <br />0.00146 months <br /> of oversight

Program NRCS ENSURE PROTECTION OF Overall PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AS A RESULT OF CIVILIAN Safety NUCLEAR REACTOR Mission OPERATION ategic Performance REACTOR RADIATION PLANT Areas SAFETY SAFETY SECURITY

NRC Oversight Activities

• Provide assurance plants are:

- Operating safely

- Complying with regulations

• Based on a logical and sound framework

• Inspections focused on key safety areas

• Objective indicators of performance

• Assessment program triggers regulatory actions

Strategic Performance areas Safety Cornerstones aseline Inspection Performance Indicator Results Results Significance Significance Threshold Threshold Action Matrix Regulatory Response

aseline Inspection Program Gathers objective evidence of plant safety Conducted at all plants Focuses on safety-significant:

- systems

- components

- activities

- events

aseline Inspection Program Inspection reports describe significant findings and non-compliance Inspection reports are publicly accessible www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html

Supplemental Inspections Review events for significance Follow-up significant inspection findings Determine causes of performance declines Provide for graduated response

SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE GREEN - very low WHITE - low to moderate YELLOW - substantial RED - high

Program Licensee monitors key safety parameters Data supplied to NRC quarterly

Performance Indicators Performance indicator results and other assessment information available on the NRCs public web site:

www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/

CP1/cp1_chart.html www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/

CP2/cp2_chart.html

Performance Indicators Unplanned Scrams per 7000 critical hours 2Q/02 3Q/02 4Q/02 0 Thresholds:

5 White >3.0, 10 15 Yellow >6.0, 20 Red >25.0 25 nplanned scrams per 7000 critical hours 2Q/02 3Q/02 4Q/02 ctual scrams 0 0 0 itical hours 1541.0 2208 2208 dicator value 0 0 0

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

Performance Summary Plant Specific Data ame of Plant: Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station lant Operator: TXU umber of Units: 2 eactor Type & Vendor: Pressurized Water Reactor/

Westinghouse ocation: Glen Rose, Texas ower Output (electrical): 1215 Mwe net each ource of Circulating Water: Reservoir

Major Plant Activities in 2002 Inspected Reactor Vessel Heads on Both Units 1 and 2

NRC and Licensee identified inspection findings were of very low safety significance No supplemental inspections were necessary as a result of 2002 inspection findings

Performance Indicator Results All performance indicators within the Licensee Control Band

ROP Action Matrix Summary for 2002 Licensee Regulatory Degraded Multiple/ Unacceptable Response Response Cornerstone Repetitive Performance Degraded Cornerstone Nationwide 75 24 0 1 0 Region IV 15 5 0 1 0

Assessment Conclusion Licensee effectively managed:

- Reactor safety

- Radiation safety

- Plant security Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Station operated in a manner that protected the health and safety of the public

LICENSEE RESPONSE Additional Focus Areas

• NRC Responds As-Needed

• Mandated Licensee Actions

• Implemented Emergency Preparedness

Nuclear Industry Issues

• Reactor Vessel Head Penetration Inspection

• Security at Nuclear Power Plants

Post Davis-Besse Licensee Actions Visual Inspection of Reactor Vessel Head Penetrations Non-destructive Examination of Head Penetrations NRC Actions Observation of Licensee Inspections and Examinations Independent Inspection

ecurity at Nuclear Power Plants Nuclear Regulatory Commission:

• Has expanded involvement with FBI, law enforcement and other intelligence agencies

• Communicates frequently with Department of Homeland Security, DOD, FAA, FEMA, and others

• Continues to work in concert with:

- Licensees

- State and local officials

Security at Nuclear Power Plants Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System:

• communicates threats affecting NRC licensees

• corresponds to color-coded Homeland Security Presidential Directive

• Identifies specific actions to be taken by NRC licensees for each threat level

Security at Nuclear Power Plants

• NRC issued over 30 safeguards & threat advisories

• Many of those advisories strengthened security and have been elevated into requirements

• Nuclear facilities are far ahead of other industries with regards to the level of security

Future Outlook

• Power Uprates

• NRC has approved more than 80 applications to increase reactor power

• Approximately 51 applications for power uprates expected over next 5 years

Future Outlook (Cont.)

• License Renewal

- A recent initiative

- Applications for 14 units have been approved

- 16 applications are currently under review

• Early Site Permits

- Three applications expected in 2003

Conclusions

• Assured Public Safety

• Flexible/Predictable Response

• Risk-Informed Programs

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

Contacts for Additional Information

• Regional Public Affairs Officer

- Victor Dricks

- Phone: (817) 860 - 8128

• State Liaison Officer

- William (Bill) Maier

- Phone: (817) 860 - 8267