ML072430947

Mid-Cycle Review and Inspection Plan

ML072430947
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/31/2007
From:	David Lew Division Reactor Projects I
To:	Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group
Burritt A RGN-I/DRP/PB3/610-337-5069
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COM M ISSION REGION I 475 ALLENDALE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406-1415 August 31, 2007 Mr. Thomas Joyce Senior Vice President PSEG Nuclear LLC - N09 P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

SUBJECT:

MID-CYCLE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION PLAN -

SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2

Dear Mr. Joyce:

On August 14, 2007, the NRC staff completed its performance review of Salem Nuclear Generating Station for the first half of the calendar year 2007 assessment cycle. Our technical staff reviewed performance indicators (PIs) for the most recent quarter and inspection results over the previous twelve months. 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 security information. A separate letter designated and marked as Official Use Only--Security Information will include the security cornerstone review and resultant inspection plan.

Plant performance for the most recent quarter of 2007 at Salem Units 1 and 2 was within the Licensee Response column of the NRCs Action Matrix, based on all inspection findings being classified as having very low safety significance (Green) and all PIs indicating performance at a level requiring no additional NRC oversight (Green). Therefore, we plan to conduct reactor oversight process (ROP) baseline inspections at your facility. We also plan to conduct an inspection of the Unit 2 steam generator replacement scheduled for the Spring 2008 refueling outage.

The NRC has identified a substantive cross-cutting issue in the area of human performance with a cross-cutting theme in the aspect of procedural compliance (H.4(b))1 . During this assessment period there were six inspection findings associated with multiple reactor safety cornerstones that were attributable to procedural compliance. The inspection findings involved maintenance on safety-related equipment, fitness-for-duty sample processing, and operator response to degraded equipment.

We understand that PSEG has recognized the cross-cutting theme in procedure compliance and implemented site-wide corrective actions focused on providing clear expectations, employee training, standards reinforcement by management observations, and personal accountability.

Nonetheless, we are concerned that actions taken to date have not yet proven effective in substantially mitigating the cross-cutting theme as evidenced by the number of procedure compliance issues that continue to be identified. Specifically, there has been an increase in 1

This is a descriptor which correlates to this cross-cutting aspect in Inspection Manual Chapter 0305, Operating Reactor Assessment Program.

T. Joyce 2 the number of findings with the common theme of procedural compliance from four during the 2006 annual assessment to six in our current assessment. Therefore, the staff has concluded that a substantive cross-cutting issue in human performance does exist at this time.

We will monitor your progress in this area through the baseline inspection program, including completion of a problem identification and resolution inspection sample to review your progress in this area during the fourth quarter of 2007, in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems. The NRC will clear this substantive cross-cutting issue when PSEG has demonstrated sustainable performance improvement as evidenced by effective implementation of an appropriate corrective action plan that results in no safety significant inspection findings and a notable reduction in the overall number of inspection findings with the same causal factor.

The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections, less those related to security, scheduled through December 31, 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 at the end-of-cycle review.

The NRC is currently evaluating the scope and frequency of all the baseline inspection procedures. If the results of the evaluation, or any other circumstances, cause us to change the inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Arthur Burritt at 610-337-5069 with any questions you may have regarding this letter or the inspection plan.

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/

David C. Lew, Director Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos: 50-272; 50-311 License Nos: DPR-70; DPR-75

Enclosure:

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Inspection/ Activity Plan cc w/encl:

W. Levis, President and Chief Nuclear Officer K. Chambliss, Vice President, Nuclear Oversight R. Braun, Vice President Salem

T. Joyce 3 B. Clark, Director of Finance G. Gellrich, Salem Plant Manager J. Keenan, General Solicitor, PSEG M. Wetterhahn, Esquire, Winston and Strawn, LLP L. Peterson, Chief of Police and Emergency Management Coordinator P. Baldauf, Assistant Director, NJ Radiation Protection Programs P. Mulligan, Acting-Manager, NJ Bureau of Nuclear Engineering H. Otto, Ph.D., Administrator, DE Interagency Programs, DNREC Div of Water Resources, Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania N. Cohen, Coordinator - Unplug Salem Campaign E. Zobian, Coordinator - Jersey Shore Anti Nuclear Alliance Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

T. Joyce 2 the number of findings with the common theme of procedural compliance from four during the 2006 annual assessment to six in our current assessment. Therefore, the staff has concluded that a substantive cross-cutting issue in human performance does exist at this time.

We will monitor your progress in this area through the baseline inspection program, including completion of a problem identification and resolution inspection sample to review your progress in this area during the fourth quarter of 2007, in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71152, Identification and Resolution of Problems. The NRC will clear this substantive cross-cutting issue when PSEG has demonstrated sustainable performance improvement as evidenced by effective implementation of an appropriate corrective action plan that results in no safety significant inspection findings and a notable reduction in the overall number of inspection findings with the same causal factor.

The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections, less those related to security, scheduled through December 31, 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 at the end-of-cycle review.

The NRC is currently evaluating the scope and frequency of all the baseline inspection procedures. If the results of the evaluation, or any other circumstances, cause us to change the inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Arthur Burritt at 610-337-5069 with any questions you may have regarding this letter or the inspection plan.

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/

David C. Lew, Director Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos: 50-272; 50-311 License Nos: DPR-70; DPR-75

Enclosure:

Salem Nuclear Generating Station Inspection/ Activity Plan cc w/encl:

W. Levis, President and Chief Nuclear Officer K. Chambliss, Vice President, Nuclear Oversight R. Braun, Vice President Salem Distribution: see next page SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE:__ALB__(Reviewers Initials)

After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public.

DOCUMENT NAME: S:\ROP 8 Mid Cycle Review\Letters for Mid Cycle\Branch 3 Mid-cycle letters\Salem 2007 Mid-cycle letter.wpd To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box: "C" = Copy without attachment/enclosure "E" = Copy with attachment/enclosure "N" = No copy OFFICE RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/DRP NAME SMcCarver/SM Lcline/ALB for Aburritt/ALB DLew/DCL DATE 08/24 /07 08/27 /07 08/27/07 08/31/07 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

Letter to Thomas Joyce from David C. Lew dated August 31, 2007 Distribution w/encl: R. Laufer, RI OEDO S. Collins, RA J. Lubinski, NRR M. Dapas, DRA H. Chernoff, NRR D. Lew, DRP R. Ennis, NRR, PM J. Clifford, DRP J. Shea, NRR, Backup A. Burritt, DRP D. Collins, NRR C. Khan, DRP S. Bailey, NRR L. Cline, DRP T. Valentine, NRR D. Schroeder, DRP, Sr Resident Inspector ROPreports@ nrc.gov H. Balian, DRP, Resident Inspector RidsNrrDirsIpab@nrc.gov K. Venuto, DRP, Resident OA JW T1@ nrc.gov Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)

Page 1 of 2 Salem 08/27/2007 13:54:06 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 07/01/2007 - 12/31/2008 Unit No. of Staff Planned Dates Inspection Number Inspection Activity Title on Site Start End Type 7111111B - L.O. REQUAL. PROG. + P/F REVIEW 4 1, 2 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program 07/29/2007 08/03/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7111111B Licensed Operator Requalification Program 08/27/2007 08/31/2007 Baseline Inspections MODS - MODS AND 50.59 3 1, 2 IP 7111102 Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments 07/16/2007 07/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7111117B Permanent Plant Modifications 07/16/2007 07/20/2007 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1, 2 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 08/27/2007 08/31/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 08/27/2007 08/31/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 08/27/2007 08/31/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification 08/27/2007 08/31/2007 Baseline Inspections 7112203 - PUB RAD SAFETY - REMP 1 1, 2 IP 7112203 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) And Radioactive Material Control Program 09/17/2007 09/21/2007 Baseline Inspections S/G - U2 S/G REPLACEMENT 2 2 IP 50001 Steam Generator Replacement Inspection 11/13/2007 12/21/2007 Other Routine 7112202 - PUB RAD SAFETY - RADWASTE 1 1, 2 IP 7112202 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation 12/03/2007 12/14/2007 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-PR01 RETS/ODCM Radiological Effluent 12/03/2007 12/14/2007 Baseline Inspections 7112201 - PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS 1 1, 2 IP 7112201 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems 01/07/2008 01/11/2008 Baseline Inspections 7111121 - CDBI 7 1, 2 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 01/14/2008 01/18/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 01/28/2008 02/01/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7111121 Component Design Bases Inspection 02/04/2008 02/08/2008 Baseline Inspections S/G - S/G REPLACEMENT - SALEM UNIT 2 2 2 IP 50001 Steam Generator Replacement Inspection 01/07/2008 05/06/2008 Other Routine 7111108P - U2 INSERVICE INSPECTION 1 2 IP 7111108P Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR 03/10/2008 03/21/2008 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 2 IP 50001 Steam Generator Replacement Inspection 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Other Routine 1, 2 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Baseline Inspections 2 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 04/07/2008 04/11/2008 Baseline Inspections 2 IP 50001 Steam Generator Replacement Inspection 04/21/2008 04/25/2008 Other Routine 1, 2 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 04/21/2008 04/25/2008 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 Salem 08/27/2007 13:54:06 Inspection / Activity Plan Report 22 07/01/2007 - 12/31/2008 Unit No. of Staff Planned Dates Inspection Number Inspection Activity Title on Site Start End Type 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1, 2 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 04/21/2008 04/25/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 04/21/2008 04/25/2008 Baseline Inspections 08/25EXM - INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAM 4 1 U01686 FY08 - SALEM 1 & 2 INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM 07/21/2008 07/25/2008 Not Applicable 1 U01686 FY08 - SALEM 1 & 2 INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM 08/25/2008 08/29/2008 Not Applicable EP - EP EXERCISE EVALUATION 4 1, 2 IP 7111401 Exercise Evaluation 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7111404 Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-EP01 Drill/Exercise Performance 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-EP02 ERO Drill Participation 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-EP03 Alert & Notification System 05/19/2008 05/23/2008 Baseline Inspections 7111107B - HEAT SINK 1 1, 2 IP 7111107B Heat Sink Performance 06/09/2008 06/13/2008 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RAD SAFETY 1 1, 2 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 09/15/2008 09/19/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 09/15/2008 09/19/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 09/15/2008 09/19/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-OR01 Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness 09/15/2008 09/19/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 71151-PR01 RETS/ODCM Radiological Effluent 09/15/2008 09/19/2008 Baseline Inspections 71121 - OCC RDA SAFETY 1 1, 2 IP 7112101 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas 10/20/2008 10/24/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112102 ALARA Planning and Controls 10/20/2008 10/24/2008 Baseline Inspections 1, 2 IP 7112103 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment 10/20/2008 10/24/2008 Baseline Inspections 7111108 - U1 INSERVICE INSPECTION 1 1 IP 7111108P Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR 10/20/2008 10/31/2008 Baseline Inspections This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.

This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.