MN 06-019, NRC Slides for Annual Assessment Public Meeting with R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, LLC to Discuss CY2005 Performance
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| Site: | Ginna  |
| Issue date: | 04/04/2006 |
| From: | Brian Mcdermott Reactor Projects Branch 1 |
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| McDermott, B J, RGN-I/DRP/610-337-5233 | |
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NRC Annual Assessment NRC Annual Assessment Meeting For Meeting For Ginna Ginna Ontario, New York May 9, 2006 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region I
2 Purpose of Todays Meeting Purpose of Todays Meeting
- A public forum for discussion of the licensees performance
- The NRC will present its assessment of safety performance at Ginna during 2005
- Licensee will be given the opportunity to respond and describe new or existing programs to maintain or improve its performance
3 Agenda Agenda
- Introduction
- Review of Reactor Oversight Process
- National Summary of Plant Performance
- Discussion of Plant Performance Results
- Licensee Response and Remarks
- NRC Closing Remarks
- NRC available to address public questions
4 Region I Organization Region I Organization NRC Region I Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator Marc L. Dapas, Deputy Regional Administrator Director Division of Reactor Projects Brian E. Holian, Director David C. Lew, Deputy Director Director Division of Reactor Safety A. Randolph Blough, Director Marsha K. Gamberoni, Deputy Director Projects Branch 1 Brian J. McDermott, Chief Regional Specialist Branches Ginna Resident Inspectors Ken S. Kolaczyk Mark J. Marshfield Project Engineers Arthur L. Buritt Heather M. Jones
5 NRC Representatives NRC Representatives
- Brian McDermott, Chief, Projects Branch 1, Region I
- Ken Kolaczyk, Senior Resident Inspector Ginna
- Mark Marshfield, Resident Inspector Ginna
6 NRC Performance Goals NRC Performance Goals
- Safety: Ensure protection of the public health and safety and the environment
- Security: Ensure the secure use and management of radioactive materials
- Openness: Ensure openness in our regulatory process
- Effectiveness: Ensure that NRC actions are effective, efficient, realistic, and timely
- Management: Ensure excellence in agency management to carry out the NRCs strategic objectives
7 Reactor Oversight Process Reactor Oversight Process Safety Cornerstones Baseline Inspection Results Significance Threshold Action Matrix Significance Threshold Performance Indicator Results Regulatory Response Strategic Performance Areas Safety Cornerstones Baseline Inspection Results Significance Threshold Action Matrix Significance Threshold Performance Indicator Results Regulatory Response Strategic Performance Areas
8 Examples of Baseline Inspections Examples of Baseline Inspections 1
- Equipment Alignment
~80 hrs/yr
- Triennial Fire Protection
~200 hrs/3 yrs
- Operator Response
~125 hrs/yr
~80 hrs/yr
- Rad Release Controls
~110 hrs/2 yrs
- Engineering Design
~680 hrs/2 yrs
- Corrective Action Program
~250 hrs/2 yrs
- Corrective Action Case Reviews ~60 hrs/yr 11Baseline Inspections For A Single Unit Require Approximately ~50 Baseline Inspections For A Single Unit Require Approximately ~5000 Hours Per Year 00 Hours Per Year
9 Significance Threshold Significance Threshold Inspection Findings Green:
Very low safety significance White:
Low to moderate safety significance Yellow:
Substantial safety significance Red:
High safety significance Performance Indicators Green:
Baseline Inspection White:
Increased NRC oversight Yellow:
Requires more NRC oversight Red:
Requires more NRC oversight
10 Action Matrix Concept Action Matrix Concept
- Increasing Safety Significance
- Increasing NRC Inspection Efforts
- Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement
- Increasing Regulatory Actions L
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Degrad ed Corner stone M
ulti ple/Rep Degra ded Corne rstone Unac ceptabl Perfo rm anc Licensee
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Degraded Cornerstone Multiple/Rep.
Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance
11 National Summary National Summary Status At End Of 2005 2004 Licensee Response 84 78 Regulatory Response 12 21 Degraded Cornerstone 4
0 Multiple/Repetitive Degraded Cornerstone 3
3 Unacceptable 0
0 Total 103 102*
- Davis
- Davis--Besse was in Shutdown with Enhanced Oversight in 2004 Besse was in Shutdown with Enhanced Oversight in 2004
12 National Summary National Summary Performance Indicator Results Status At End Of 2005 2004 Green 1850 1834 White 4
6 Yellow 0
0 Red 0
0 Total Inspection Findings Total For Calendar Year 2005 2004 Green 849 778 White 10 11 Yellow 1
0 Red 0
0
13 NRC Inspection Findings NRC Inspection Findings Available On The Web At: http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html
14 NRC Performance Indicators NRC Performance Indicators Available On The Web At: http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html
15 Ginna Ginna Performance Performance
- Licensee Response Column Of NRC Reactor Oversight Process Action Matrix All Inspection Findings Green All Performance Indicators Green January 1, 2005 January 1, 2005 -- December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
16 Other Issues Other Issues
- Potential land sale was withdrawn by Ginna
- NRC is continuing to review Ginna submittal for Extended Power Uprate Inspections will be included in baseline process for 2006 if the uprate is approved and executed
- Continuing to monitor Human Performance improvements under Constellation
17 Ginna Ginna Inspections Inspections
- 5185 Hours of inspection related activities
- Two full-time Resident Inspectors
- Eight Regional Specialist inspection activities
- Five NRC Team Inspections Safety System Design Ingestion Pathway Exercise TI 164, B5b Phase 2 and 3 Inspections Security Team Inspection January 1, 2005 January 1, 2005 -- December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
18 Upcoming NRC Activities Upcoming NRC Activities
- NRC Inspection Teams Problem Identification and Resolution Plant Modifications Triennial Fire Inspection Power Uprate (if required)
- Additional Individual Inspections TI 166 Containment Sump Upgrade Biennial Heat Sink Inspection TI 165 Off-Site Power Supply Operability Off Site Line 751 modification PI&R review Significant Activities in 2006 at Significant Activities in 2006 at Ginna Ginna
19 Licensee Response and Remarks Licensee Response and Remarks
20 Summary Of NRC Assessment Summary Of NRC Assessment
- Constellation operated Ginna in a manner that preserved public health and safety during 2005
- NRC will conduct baseline inspections at Ginna during 2006
- Additional NRC oversight will be applied to evaluate Ginnas execution of plant changes and subsequent testing if an extended power uprate under current review is approved for 2006
21 Contacting the NRC Contacting the NRC
- To report an emergency (301) 816-5100 (call collect)
- To 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
22 Reference Sources Reference Sources Reactor Oversight Process http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html Public Electronic Reading Room http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html Public Document Room 1-800-397-4209 (Toll Free)
23 Public Question and Answer Public Question and Answer
- NRC staff will now entertain questions from the public.
Time for questions from one individual or organization may be limited to ensure other members of the public have the opportunity to ask questions
- The NRC staff will remain in the club for a period of time at the completion of the formal meeting if the public desires to ask private questions.