ML080610012
| ML080610012 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/03/2008 |
| From: | David Lew Division Reactor Projects I |
| To: | Polson K Nine Mile Point |
| Dentel, G RGN-I/DRP/BR1/610-337-5233 | |
| References | |
| IR-08-001 | |
| Download: ML080610012 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000220/2008001
Text
UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
475 ALLENDALE ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-1415
March 3, 2008
Mr. Keith J. Polson
Vice President Nine Mile Point
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC
P.O. Box 63
Lycoming, NY 13093
SUBJECT:
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LETTER - NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION
(REPORTS 05000220/2008001 AND 05000410/2008001)
Dear Mr. Polson:
On February 12, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff completed its
performance review of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMPNS). Our technical staff reviewed
performance indicators (PIs) for the most recent quarter and inspection results for the period
from January 1 through December 31, 2007. 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 OnlySecurity Information will include
the security cornerstone review and resultant inspection plan.
Overall, NMPNS Units 1 and 2 operated in a manner that preserved public health and safety
and fully met all cornerstone objectives. Plant performance at Unit 1 for the most recent quarter
was within the Regulatory Response column of the NRCs Action Matrix based upon all Green
PIs and one finding of low to moderate safety significance (White) identified in January 2007.
The White finding involved your Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program for Unit 1.
Specifically, the annual dynamic simulator exam integrity was unintentionally compromised at
Unit 1 for calendar years 2005 and 2006. The NRC has completed a supplemental inspection in
accordance with inspection procedure 95001. The results of that inspection were provided in
NRC Supplemental Inspection Report 05000220/2007007. As a result of that review, this
finding will be closed and will no longer be considered for plant assessment purposes, effective
January 1, 2008. Plant performance at Unit 2 for the most recent quarter in 2007, was within
the Licensee Response column of the NRC's 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. Therefore, we plan to conduct
reactor oversight process (ROP) baseline inspections at Units 1 and 2.
The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections, less those related to physical protection
scheduled through June 30, 2009. 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.
K. Polson
2
The inspections in the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised
at 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).
If circumstances arise which cause us to change the inspection plan, we will contact you to
discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Glenn Dentel of my staff at
610-337-5233, 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 Nos. 50-220, 50-410
Enclosure: Nine Mile Point Inspection/Activity Plan
cc w/encl:
M. J. Wallace, President, Constellation Generation
J.M. Heffley, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
C. W. Fleming, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Constellation Energy Group, LLC
M. J. Wetterhahn, Esquire, Winston and Strawn
M. Balboni, Deputy Secretary, New York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority
J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
P. D. Eddy, Electric Division, NYS Department of Public Service
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
Supervisor, Town of Scriba
T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network
D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network
C. Adrienne Rhodes, Chairman and Executive Director,
State Consumer Protection Board
K. Polson
2
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).
If circumstances arise which cause us to change the inspection plan, we will contact you to
discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Glenn Dentel of my staff at
610-337-5233, 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 Nos. 50-220, 50-410
Enclosure: Nine Mile Point Inspection/Activity Plan
cc w/encl:
M. J. Wallace, President, Constellation Generation
J.M. Heffley, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
C. W. Fleming, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Constellation Energy Group, LLC
M. J. Wetterhahn, Esquire, Winston and Strawn
M. Balboni, Deputy Secretary, New York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority
J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
P. D. Eddy, Electric Division, NYS Department of Public Service
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
Supervisor, Town of Scriba
T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network
D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network
C. Adrienne Rhodes, Chairman and Executive Director,
State Consumer Protection Board
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OFFICE
RI/DRP
RI/DRP
RI/DRP
NAME
BBickett/BAB
GDentel/GTD
DLew/DCL
DATE
02/26/08
02/27/08
02/29/08
OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
K. Polson
3
Distribution w/encl:
S. Collins, RA
M. Dapas, DRA
G. West, RI OEDO (Acting)
J. Lubinski, NRR
G. Dentel, DRP
E. Knutson, Senior Resident Inspector
D. Dempsey, Resident Inspector
K. Kolek, DRP, OA
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
ROPreports@nrc.gov (All IRs)
J. Trapp, DRS
J. Rogge, DRS
S. Hansell, DRS
J. White, DRS
L. Doerflein, DRS
R. Conte, DRS
L. Scholl, DRS
P. Frechette, DRS
D. Silk, DRS
D. Screnci, PAO
N. Sheehan, PAO
R. Barkley, ORA
D. Holody, ORA
J. Thompson, NRR (JWT1@nrc.gov)
Nine Mile Point
Inspection / Activity Plan
01/01/2008 - 06/30/2009
Inspection
Type
Inspection Activity
Planned Dates
Start End
No. of Staff
on Site
Title
Unit
Number
Page 1 of 2
02/28/2008
15:47:46
Report 22
3
3/10 EXM
- U2 INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAM
Not Applicable
FY08 NINE MILE POINT U- 2 OL EXAM
02/04/2008
02/08/2008
1
U01740
Not Applicable
FY08 NINE MILE POINT U- 2 OL EXAM
03/10/2008
03/14/2008
1
U01740
1
7111108G
- U2 INSERVICE INSPECTION
Baseline Inspections
Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR
03/24/2008
03/28/2008
2
7111108G
IP
1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY
Baseline Inspections
Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas
03/24/2008
03/28/2008
1, 2
7112101
IP
Baseline Inspections
ALARA Planning and Controls
03/24/2008
03/28/2008
1, 2
7112102
IP
Baseline Inspections
Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment
03/24/2008
03/28/2008
1, 2
7112103
IP
5
10/6EXAM
- U1 INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAM
Not Applicable
FY09 - NINE MILE POINT 1 INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM
09/15/2008
09/19/2008
1
U01690
Not Applicable
FY09 - NINE MILE POINT 1 INITIAL OPERATOR EXAM
10/06/2008
10/17/2008
1
U01690
1
7112203
- PUB RAD SAFETY - REMP
Baseline Inspections
Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) And Radioactive Material Control Program
06/23/2008
06/27/2008
1, 2
7112203
IP
Baseline Inspections
RETS/ODCM Radiological Effluent
06/23/2008
06/27/2008
1, 2
71151-PR01
IP
1
- EP PROGRAM INSPECTION
EP Baseline Inspection
Alert and Notification System Testing
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
7111402
IP
EP Baseline Inspection
Emergency Response Organization Augmentation Testing
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
7111403
IP
EP Baseline Inspection
Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
7111404
IP
EP Baseline Inspection
Correction of Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses and Deficiencies
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
7111405
IP
Baseline Inspections
Drill/Exercise Performance
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
71151-EP01
IP
Baseline Inspections
ERO Drill Participation
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
71151-EP02
IP
Baseline Inspections
Alert & Notification System
07/14/2008
07/18/2008
1, 2
71151-EP03
IP
4
TI 171
- TI 171
Generic Safety Inspectio
Verification of Site Specific Implementation Of B.5.b Phase 2 & 3 Mitigating Strategies
07/28/2008
08/01/2008
1, 2
2515/171
IP
1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY
Baseline Inspections
Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas
08/11/2008
08/15/2008
1, 2
7112101
IP
Baseline Inspections
ALARA Planning and Controls
08/11/2008
08/15/2008
1, 2
7112102
IP
Baseline Inspections
Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment
08/11/2008
08/15/2008
1, 2
7112103
IP
3
7111111B
- L.O.REQUAL.PROG.(FOCUS U1)+P/F RVW
Baseline Inspections
Licensed Operator Requalification Program
12/01/2008
12/05/2008
1, 2
7111111B
IP
6
7111121
- CDBI
Baseline Inspections
Component Design Bases Inspection
10/06/2008
10/10/2008
1, 2
7111121
IP
Baseline Inspections
Component Design Bases Inspection
10/20/2008
10/24/2008
1, 2
7111121
IP
Baseline Inspections
Component Design Bases Inspection
10/27/2008
10/31/2008
1, 2
7111121
IP
This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
Nine Mile Point
Inspection / Activity Plan
01/01/2008 - 06/30/2009
Inspection
Type
Inspection Activity
Planned Dates
Start End
No. of Staff
on Site
Title
Unit
Number
Page 2 of 2
02/28/2008
15:47:46
Report 22
1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY
Baseline Inspections
Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas
11/03/2008
11/07/2008
1, 2
7112101
IP
Baseline Inspections
ALARA Planning and Controls
11/03/2008
11/07/2008
1, 2
7112102
IP
Baseline Inspections
Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness
11/03/2008
11/07/2008
1, 2
71151-OR01
IP
Baseline Inspections
RETS/ODCM Radiological Effluent
11/03/2008
11/07/2008
1, 2
71151-PR01
IP
1
7112202
- PUB RAD SAFETY - RADWASTE
Baseline Inspections
Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation
12/08/2008
12/12/2008
1, 2
7112202
IP
1
7112201
- PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS
Baseline Inspections
Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems
02/09/2009
02/13/2009
1, 2
7112201
IP
1
7111108G
- U1 INSERVICE INSPECTION
Baseline Inspections
Inservice Inspection Activities - BWR
03/23/2009
03/27/2009
1
7111108G
IP
1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY
Baseline Inspections
Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas
03/23/2009
03/27/2009
1
7112101
IP
Baseline Inspections
ALARA Planning and Controls
03/23/2009
03/27/2009
1
7112102
IP
Baseline Inspections
Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment
03/23/2009
03/27/2009
1
7112103
IP
3
TRI FIRE
- TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION
Baseline Inspections
Fire Protection [Triennial]
06/01/2009
06/05/2009
1, 2
7111105T
IP
Baseline Inspections
Fire Protection [Triennial]
06/15/2009
06/19/2009
1, 2
7111105T
IP
This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.