ML040890873
| ML040890873 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 03/26/2004 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC/RGN-III |
| To: | NRC/RGN-III |
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| Download: ML040890873 (7) | |
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March 26, 2004 MEMORANDUM TO:
Davis-Besse Oversight Panel FROM:
John A. Grobe, Chairman, Davis-Besse Oversight Panel /RA/
SUBJECT:
MINUTES OF INTERNAL MEETING OF THE DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL The implementation of the IMC 0350 process for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station was announced on April 29, 2002. An internal panel meeting was held on February 3, 2004 Attached for your information are the minutes from the internal meeting of the Davis-Besse Oversight Panel, and the Open Action Items List.
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JGrobe DATE 03/24/04 03/26/04 03/26/04 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
MEETING MINUTES:
Internal IMC 0350 Oversight Panel Meeting Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station DATE:
February 3, 2004 TIME:
12:30 p.m. Central ATTENDEES:
A. Mendiola S. Thomas C. Lipa D. Passehl B. Ruland J. Hopkins R. Baker M. Holmberg Agenda Items:
1.
Discuss/Approve Todays Agenda The Panel approved the agenda, but modified the order of presentations. THE APPROVED AGENDA REFLECTS THE ORDER LISTED IN THESE MINUTES.
2.
Discuss Inspection Results for RAM Item URI-38, Thermal Overpressure Protection of Service Water Components M. Holmberg briefed the Panel on the inspection results for RAM Item URI-38, Thermal Overpressure Protection of Service Water Components. The inspectors did not identify any system normal or emergency operating configurations or lineups that would result in isolating the containment air coolers, emergency diesel generator jacket water coolers, and decay heat removal system coolers from overpressure protection devices, without considering these components and associated piping systems inoperable. Further, no deviations from applicable Code requirements were identified with respect to location of relief protection devices for these components. The inspection results will be documented in Inspection Report 50-346/04-02.
3.
Discuss Plant Status and Inspector Insights and Emergent Issues List S. Thomas briefed the Panel on plant status and inspector insights and emergent issues. The Panel held a detailed discussion on an electrical issue. On February 2, 2004, the licensee discovered a leak on the Startup Transformer (X01) A bushing, and entered Technical Specification action statement 3.8.1.1.a. The licensee was evaluating repair options. These include repair the existing bushing or replacement of the bushing. In parallel, the licensee is evaluating whether back-feeding through the station auxiliary transformer can be substituted as a qualified offsite circuit. The current schedule estimate for replacement of the bushing is approximately 4 days.
Also, the plant successfully exited the 72-hour Limiting Condition for Operation for Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) Pump 1, after replacing the turbine governor and satisfactorily completing response time testing. The licensee has scheduled AFW Pump 2 quarterly performance testing and response time testing for February 3, 2004.
4.
Discuss New/Potential Licensing Issues J. Hopkins led a discussion of new/potential licensing issues. Jon briefed the Panel on a restart issue involving a one-time extension of the Technical Specification 24-month fixed surveillance interval for Steam Generator inspection. The current interval expires on March 8, 2004. The licensee submitted License Amendment Request 03-0019, dated December 16, 2003. NRR subsequently submitted a Request for Additional Information and a response has been received by the licensee. NRR is targeting a response to License Amendment Request 03-0019 during the next week or so.
Jon also discussed a non-restart issue involving emergency diesel generator frequency and voltage startup response. The licensee is planning to revise its Updated Safety Analysis Report to reflect as-is transient analysis regarding frequency and voltage and submit a License Amendment Request.
Jon stated that a January 30, 2004, letter was issued to FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC) regarding Davis-Besse reactor pressure vessel head sample pieces from the old reactor head. The NRC was interested in additional testing, including destructive testing, being performed on three sample pieces from the old Davis-Besse reactor pressure vessel head. The NRC intends to contract for the additional testing.
Jon also mentioned that the Draft Directors Decision on a 10 CFR 2.206 Petition dated August 25, 2003 from Greenpeace and the Nuclear Information and Resource Service and the Union of Concerned Scientists, is being provided for senior NRC management review.
5.
Discuss Allegations D. Passehl stated that there are no new allegations received that must be resolved prior to restart. There remains one allegation required to be resolved prior to restart.
6.
Reactor Oversight Program Sample Status S. Thomas led a discussion of the Reactor Oversight Program (ROP) sample status for the 4th quarter of 2003. The minimum sample requirements for each inspection module were met with the exception of performance indicator verification. In this case, Safety System Functional Failures, and Safety System Unavailability for Emergency AC Power and Decay Heat Removal were verified. All other performance indicators normally assessed by the resident staff did not provide meaningful information.
8.
Discuss Format/Content of Restart Decision Transmittal Memo from Jim Caldwell to Licensee D. Passehl led a discussion of the format/content of restart decision transmittal memo from Jim Caldwell to the licensee. An outline of the letter was distributed to Panel members for comment.
9.
Discuss Monthly Input for Report to Congress
D. Passehl led a discussion of the monthly input for the January 2004 report to Congress. Panel members provided comments which will be incorporated into the final report.
10.
Discuss End of Cycle Report D. Passehl led a discussion of the 2003 End-of-Cycle Report. Panel members provided comments which will be incorporated into the final report.
11.
Discuss Documentation of NRR Review of Licensees Integrated Readiness for Restart Report/Supplemental Update to the Integrated Readiness for Restart Report J. Hopkins led a discussion of the proposed NRC evaluation criteria for review of the licensees Integrated Readiness for Restart Report/Supplemental update.
12.
Discuss Action Items The Panel reviewed the open Action Items. Panel members were reassigned to some of the Action Items. There were no new actions items opened and one action item was closed.
Item 197 (Closed) - Develop a communication plan with restart Qs and As. (06/17)
The restart Q & As have been received and reviewed by the Region and package provided to the RA. The Panel decided that this item is closed.
13.
Discuss Agenda for Licensees Weekly Status Call The Panel discussed items to mention to the licensee during the Panel's weekly status call with the licensee.
14.
Discuss/Update Milestones and Commitments The Panel reviewed and discussed upcoming milestones and commitments.
February 3, 2004 DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL OPEN ACTION ITEM LIST Item Number Action Item (Date generated)
Assigned to Comments Due Date 197 Develop a communication plan with restart Qs and As.
(06/17)
J. Stang 6/24-Lead changed; 08/21-Lead changed; 09/30-Discussed, list of Q &
As is being gathered for review and forwarding to RA; 10/14-Discussed, J.
Shea is compiling the list of Q & As for review by the Panel and results will be forwarded to the RA; 10/21-Brainstorming session to occur 10/23 to final presentation to Panel; 11/20-The list of Q&As will be inserted to the Comm Matrix today; 12/15-Discussed, Plan with Panel Chairman; 12/30-Discussed, major rework in progress and plan will need to go back into concurrence; 1/26-Discussed, the revised Comm Plan is being routed for concurrence with the final Q&As to be emailed to the region by 1/28; 2/03-Discussed, the final Q&As were received and reviewed by the Region, and a package provided to the RA. The Panel decided that this item is Closed.
02/02/04 208 Evaluate the need to call back CI regarding Allegation RIII-2002-A-0177 (D-B) after the OI Investigation is complete (08/21)
D. Passehl 10/14-Investigation is still ongoing; 12/23-Discussed, awaiting DOJ Investigation TBD 224 Rewrite the proposed IN on TSP to be generic and reflect attainable plant conditions and what information should be disseminated to the industry concerning Boric Acid Corrosion Control Programs. (12/09)
D. Hills 12/15-Discussed, D. Hills is working; 12/23-Discussed, this issue will be discussed internally in RIII and brought to Panel on 1/06/03 for a final decision on how to proceed; 1/20-Discussed, revised IN is with Panel Chairman for review; 1/30-Discussed, Chairmans comments were sent to J. Lara.
02/15/04 228 Place all Email requests sent throughout Agency, responses received, and issue resolutions in ADAMS package for documentation.
(12/16)
R. Baker 1/06-Discussed, will verify ADAMS package is in place to support collection of emails and responses-email requests will be resent due to small response to date; 1/30-Discussed, will verify and update Panel on 2/3/04;2/3-Discussed, lead changed, verified ADAMS package in place, coordinate with J. Shea and A.
Mendiola that all emails are included in package.
02/10/04
February 3, 2004 DAVIS-BESSE OVERSIGHT PANEL OPEN ACTION ITEM LIST Item Number Action Item (Date generated)
Assigned to Comments Due Date 231 As soon as the final RRATI report is issued, Email a copy to Rick Jacobs at INPO.(12/23)
D. Passehl 1/20-Discussed, expect report to be complete by 01/30/04.
02/09/04 232 Track the status of the response on App. R TIA due 01/09/04. (12/30)
J. Stang 12/30-Discussed, J. Dyer briefed on 12/29/03; J. Caldwell brief scheduled for 12/31/03; 01/13-Discussed, due date extended until 01/16/04; 01/15-Discussed, the due date extended for final draft, by agreement with Region to 01/23/04; 1/26-Discussed, expect final response from Tech review by end of the week, 1/30.
01/23/04 234 Develop protocol paper for NRC representative on DOJ committee interface with 0350 Panel for updates.
(01/06)
W. Ruland 10/15/04-Discussed, protocol paper regarding decision making being drafted as a letter from Sam Collins to Bruce Boger and includes criteria for Immediate Action; 1/20-Discussed, the draft has been sent to B. Boger for DOJ comments; 1/26-Discussed, B.
Boger is reviewing with senior management; 2/03-Discussed, protocol paper in review by OGC.
02/05/04 235 Advise panel on need for post-restart inspection, based on review of our Greenpeace 2.206 petition and the immediate action response letter we issued on Nov 26, 2003 (01/08)
J. Jacobson 01/13-Discussed, will contact Jacobson for when a brief will be provided to the Panel; 1/30-Discussed, Brief will be provided to Panel at 2/5/04 meeting.
02/05/04 242 Review MC 0350 and philosophy on which documentation is required for public dissemination and which should be retained following plant restart. (1/26)
D. Passehl 2/03-Discussed, will update Panel on review at 2/5/04 meeting.
02/05/04