ML070610592
| ML070610592 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 03/02/2007 |
| From: | David Lew Division Reactor Projects I |
| To: | Crane C AmerGen Energy Co |
| Bellamy R Rgn-I/DRP/Br7/610-337-5200 | |
| References | |
| IR-07-001 | |
| Download: ML070610592 (7) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COM M ISSION REGION I 475 ALLENDALE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406-1415 March 2, 2007 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and CEO AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348
SUBJECT:
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER - OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION (REPORT 05000219/2007001)
Dear Mr. Crane:
On February 15, 2007, the NRC staff completed its performance review of Oyster Creek Generating Station (Oyster Creek). Our technical staff reviewed performance indicators (PIs) for the most recent quarter and inspection results for the period from January 1 through December 31, 2006. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our assessment of your safety performance during this period and our plans for future inspections at your facility.
This performance review and enclosed inspection plan do not include physical protection information. A separate letter designated and marked as "Exempt from Public Disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390" will include the physical protection review and resultant inspection plan.
Overall, Oyster Creek operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety and fully met all cornerstone objectives. Plant performance for the most recent quarter was within the Regulatory Response column of the NRCs Action Matrix, based on one inspection finding being classified as having low to moderate safety significance (White) in the Emergency Planning (EP) Cornerstone and all PIs indicating performance at a level requiring no additional NRC oversight (Green). The White finding, documented in a letter dated January 9, 2006, involved Oyster Creek staff not recognizing that plant parameters met emergency action level (EAL) thresholds during an event in August 2005.
In our previous annual assessment letter, dated March 2, 2006, we indicated that we would conduct a supplemental inspection to evaluate the effectiveness of your corrective actions to address performance in the EP Cornerstone. This supplemental inspection was performed in May 2006 and we were unable to close the White inspection finding during this inspection.
Therefore, in addition to the reactor oversight process (ROP) baseline inspections, we will perform a supplemental inspection using inspection procedure (IP) 95001 to assess your actions to address the White EP finding. We plan to complete this inspection within 180 days of the date that you inform us that you are ready for this inspection.
C. Crane 2 In our mid-cycle assessment letter, dated August 31, 2006, we advised you of a substantive cross-cutting issue in the human performance cross cutting aspect of procedural adherence.
We indicated that we would monitor Oyster Creek's progress in this area through the normal baseline inspection program, by the completion of a Problem Identification and Resolution semi-annual trend review during the fourth quarter of 2006 in accordance with IP 71152, and through a supplemental inspection as discussed above. We indicated that effective corrective actions resulting in consistent performance in the area of procedural adherence would support removal of this cross cutting issue.
Based on your performance in this assessment period, the NRC has determined that the substantive cross cutting issue in the human performance aspect of procedural adherence will remain open, since consistent performance necessary to support removal of this cross cutting issue has not yet been demonstrated. While some progress has been made in addressing procedural adherence issues, these types of events have continued to occur. Also, you have not yet completed your planned actions in this area, including those sufficient to warrant the scheduling of the aforementioned supplemental inspection. We plan to continue to monitor the effectiveness of your corrective action plan through the normal baseline inspection program, by the completion of a Problem Identification and Resolution semi-annual trend review during the second quarter of 2007, and through the supplemental inspection discussed above using IP 95001. In addition, at the annual assessment meeting, tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2007, we request that you discuss your root cause evaluation of this human performance cross cutting issue, your corrective actions to date, and how the effectiveness of these actions will ensure consistent performance in the area of procedural adherence.
In addition, we identified that there were four green inspection findings during the current assessment period with documented cross-cutting aspects in the area of human performance, and there is a human error prevention techniques cross-cutting theme associated with these findings. In evaluating your scope of efforts and progress in addressing the cross-cutting theme, the staff determined that you appropriately identified the cross-cutting theme and are taking a range of actions to address it. Therefore, the staff has concluded that a substantive cross-cutting issue for this theme does not exist at this time.
The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections, less those related to physical protection, scheduled through June 30, 2008. The inspection plan is provided to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issues well in advance of inspector arrival onsite. Routine resident inspections are not listed due to their ongoing and continuous nature.
The inspections in the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised during the mid-cycle review.
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).
C. Crane 3 If circumstances arise which cause us to change this inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Dr. Ronald R. Bellamy of my staff at 610-337-5200 with any questions you may have regarding this letter or the inspection plan.
Sincerely,
/RA/
David C Lew, Director Division of Reactor Projects, Region I Docket No. 50-219 License No. DPR-16 ADAMS
References:
-Final Significant Determination For A White Finding and Notice Of Violation dated January 9, 2006 [ML060090428]
-Oyster Creek Generating Station NRC Intergrated Inspection Report 05000219/2006005 dated January 18, 2007 [ML0701904610]
-Oyster Creek- NRC Emergency Preparedness Supplemental Inspection Report 05000219/2006010 dated July 25, 2006 [ML0620700110]
-Annual Assessment Letter- Oyster Creek Generating Station dated March 2, 2006
[ML0606201301]
-Mid-Cycle Performance Review and Inspection Plan- Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant dated August 31, 2006 [ML0624401990]
Enclosure:
Oyster Creek Generating Station Inspection/Activity Plan
C. Crane 4 cc w/encl:
Chief Operating Officer, AmerGen Site Vice President, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, AmerGen Plant Manager, Oyster Creek Generating Station, AmerGen Regulatory Assurance Manager, Oyster Creek, AmerGen Senior Vice President - Nuclear Services, AmerGen Vice President - Mid-Atlantic Operations, AmerGen Vice President - Operations Support, AmerGen Vice President - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, AmerGen Director Licensing, AmerGen Manager Licensing - Oyster Creek, AmerGen Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, AmerGen T. ONeill, Associate General Counsel, Exelon Generation Company J. Fewell, Assistant General Counsel, Exelon Nuclear Correspondence Control Desk, AmerGen J. Matthews, Esquire, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Mayor of Lacey Township K. Tosch, Chief, Bureau of Nuclear Engineering, NJ Dept of Environmental Protection R. Shadis, New England Coalition Staff N. Cohen, Coordinator - Unplug Salem Campaign W. Costanzo, Technical Advisor - Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch E. Gbur, Chairwoman - Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch E. Zobian, Coordinator - Jersey Shore Anti Nuclear Alliance P. Baldauf, Assistant Director, Radiation Protection and Release Prevention, State of New Jersey
Page 1 of 2 Oyster Creek 03/01/2007 14:23:52 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 01/01/2007 - 06/30/2008 Unit No. of Staff Planned Dates Inspection Number Inspection Activity Title on Site Start End Type OC71114 - EP PROG INSP 4 1 IP 7111402 Alert and Notification System Testing 01/22/2007 01/26/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111403 Emergency Response Organization Augmentation Testing 01/22/2007 01/26/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 01/22/2007 01/26/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111405 Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies 01/22/2007 01/26/2007 Baseline Inspections 4/9EXM - INITIAL EXAM RETAKE 1 1 U01733 FY07 OYSTER CREEK RETAKE OL EXAM 04/02/2007 04/06/2007 Not Applicable 1 U01733 FY07 OYSTER CREEK RETAKE OL EXAM 04/09/2007 04/13/2007 Not Applicable 7111111B - L.O. REQUAL. PROG. + P/F REVIEW 3 1 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program 06/04/2007 06/08/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program 06/11/2007 06/15/2007 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 03/19/2007 03/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 03/19/2007 03/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 03/19/2007 03/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 7111121 - CDBI 7 1 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 04/16/2007 04/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 04/30/2007 05/04/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 05/14/2007 05/18/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 05/21/2007 05/25/2007 Baseline Inspections 7112202 - PUB RAD SAFETY - RADWASTE 1 1 IP 7112202 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation 04/23/2007 04/27/2007 Baseline Inspections 7112203 - OCC REMP INSP 1 1 IP 7112203 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) And Radioactive Material Control Program 04/23/2007 04/27/2007 Baseline Inspections 7112201 - PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS 1 1 IP 7112201 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems 05/07/2007 05/11/2007 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 07/16/2007 07/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 07/16/2007 07/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 07/16/2007 07/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 7111107 - HEAT SINK INSP 2 1 IP 7111107B Heat Sink Performance 08/13/2007 08/17/2007 Baseline Inspections 7111401 - EP EXERCISE & PI VERIFICATION 4 1 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 09/17/2007 09/21/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 71151-EP01 Drill/Exercise Performance 09/17/2007 09/21/2007 Baseline Inspections This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
Page 2 of 2 Oyster Creek 03/01/2007 14:23:52 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 01/01/2007 - 06/30/2008 Unit No. of Staff Planned Dates Inspection Number Inspection Activity Title on Site Start End Type 7111401 - EP EXERCISE & PI VERIFICATION 4 1 IP 71151-EP02 ERO Drill Participation 09/17/2007 09/21/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 71151-EP03 Alert & Notification System 09/17/2007 09/21/2007 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 11/19/2007 11/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 11/19/2007 11/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 11/19/2007 11/23/2007 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification 11/19/2007 11/23/2007 Baseline Inspections EXM4/7 - INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMS 2 1 U01688 FY08 - OYSTER CREEK INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM 02/29/2008 03/04/2008 Not Applicable 1 U01688 FY08 - OYSTER CREEK INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Not Applicable MODS - MODS AND 50.59 5 1 IP 7111102 Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments 01/14/2008 01/18/2008 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111117B Permanent Plant Modifications 01/14/2008 01/18/2008 Baseline Inspections 71111.12 - MAINTENANCE RULE 1 1 IP 7111112B Maintenance Effectiveness 02/11/2008 02/15/2008 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 03/24/2008 03/28/2008 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 03/24/2008 03/28/2008 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 03/24/2008 03/28/2008 Baseline Inspections 4/7 INIT - INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAM 1 1 U01665 FY07-OYSTER CREEK INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Not Applicable 71152B - PI&R 4 1 IP 71152B Identification and Resolution of Problems 04/28/2008 05/02/2008 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 71152B Identification and Resolution of Problems 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections TRI FIRE - TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION 3 1 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial] 06/09/2008 06/13/2008 Baseline Inspections 1 IP 7111105T Fire Protection [Triennial] 06/23/2008 06/27/2008 Baseline Inspections 7112201 - PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS 1 1 IP 7112201 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems 06/09/2008 06/13/2008 Baseline Inspections This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
C. Crane 5 Distribution w/encl: VIA E-MAIL S. Collins, RA M. Dapas, DRA D. Lew, DRP J. Clifford, DRP R. Bellamy, DRP M. Ferdas, DRP, Senior Resident Inspector R. Treadway, DRP, Resident Inspector J. DeVries, DRP, Resident OA J. Lamb, RI OEDO E. Miller PM, NRR H. Chernoff, NRR DRS Director and Deputy Director DRS Branch Chiefs (5)
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
RidsNrrDirsIpab@nrc.gov Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
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