ML041180333
| ML041180333 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 04/23/2004 |
| From: | Ann Marie Stone NRC/RGN-III/DRP/RPB3 |
| To: | Crane C Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear |
| References | |
| Download: ML041180333 (6) | |
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April 23, 2004 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and Chief Nuclear Officer Exelon Nuclear Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF THE BRAIDWOOD STATION PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT MEETING ON APRIL 15, 2004
Dear Mr. Crane:
On April 15, 2004, a public meeting was held at the Braidwood Public Library, between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Exelon staff. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss NRCs assessment of Braidwoods performance for the period of January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
Overall, as discussed in the Braidwood Annual Assessment letter dated March 4, 2004 (ADAMS accession number ML040641149), the Braidwood units were operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety. During the last quarter of 2003, Braidwood Unit 1 performance was within the Regulatory Response Column of the NRCs Action Matrix based on one White PI (Safety System Unavailability, Heat Removal System, Auxiliary Feedwater System) in the Mitigating System Cornerstone. All inspection findings were classified as having very low safety significance (Green) and all remaining PIs indicated performance at an acceptable level (Green). Braidwood Unit 2 performance was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Action Matrix, based on all findings being classified as very low safety significant and all performance indicators classified within the green performance band.
During the meeting, Mr. Joyce of your staff presented an overview of the performance accomplishments and challenges of 2003. Actions taken to improve the performance of the 1B auxiliary feedwater system were also discussed. As stated in the Annual Assessment letter, we plan to conduct an additional inspection to better understand the systems performance trend.
Mr. Joyce also discussed the current focus areas and challenges for 2004. We encourage the station to pursue these focus areas, particularly, improving the effectiveness of the self-assessment program, increasing equipment reliability, and improving operational execution and safety.
The meeting attendance list is enclosed. At the end of the meeting, members of the public asked questions regarding the Davis-Besse vessel head issue and the performance of the auxiliary feedwater pump. The slides presented by the NRC and Braidwood Station are available in ADAMS (accession numbers ML041130372 and ML041120251). Please contact me if there are any questions you have about this meeting at (630) 829-9729.
C. Crane In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Ann Marie Stone, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 50-456; 50-457 License Nos. NPF-72; NPF-77
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encl:
Site Vice President - Braidwood Station Plant Manager - Braidwood Station Regulatory Assurance Manager - Braidwood Station Chief Operating Officer Senior Vice President - Nuclear Services Vice President - Operations Support Vice President - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Licensing Manager Licensing - Braidwood and Byron Senior Counsel, Nuclear, Mid-West Regional Operating Group Document Control Desk - Licensing Assistant Attorney General Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety State Liaison Officer Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
C. Crane In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Ann Marie Stone, Chief Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 50-456; 50-457 License Nos. NPF-72; NPF-77
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encl:
Site Vice President - Braidwood Station Plant Manager - Braidwood Station Regulatory Assurance Manager - Braidwood Station Chief Operating Officer Senior Vice President - Nuclear Services Vice President - Operations Support Vice President - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Licensing Manager Licensing - Braidwood and Byron Senior Counsel, Nuclear, Mid-West Regional Operating Group Document Control Desk - Licensing Assistant Attorney General Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety State Liaison Officer Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission DOCUMENT NAME: G:\\Branch TSS\\EOC Ltrs\\Mtg Notices 2004\\ML041180333.wpd To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box:"C" = Copy without enclosure "E"= Copy with enclosure"N"= No copy OFFICE RIII NAME AMStone/co DATE 04/23/04 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
C. Crane ADAMS Distribution:
AJM DFT MLC RidsNrrDipmIipb GEG HBC SPR C. Ariano (hard copy)
C. Pederson, DRS (hard copy - IRs only)
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Attendance List Braidwood Performance Assessment Meeting April 15, 2004 Name Organization Tom Joyce Exelon Kelly Root Exelon Ken Ainger Exelon Kristen Wallach Exelon Rick Zuffa Illinois Emergency Management Agency Paul Smith Illinois Emergency Management Agency JoAnn Hustis Morris Daily Herald Clare Ludas Member of the public Cynthia Sauer Member of the public