ML080790187
| ML080790187 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/2008 |
| From: | Glenn Dentel Reactor Projects Branch 1 |
| To: | |
| Dentel, G RGN-I/DRP/BR1/610-337-5233 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML080790187 (20) | |
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NRC Annual Performance Assessment of Nine Mile Point 2007 Reactor Oversight Program
Purpose of Todays Meeting
- Discuss Constellations Plant Performance for 2007
- Provide Constellation the opportunity to respond to the NRCs Annual Performance Assessment and identify new or existing programs to maintain or improve their performance
- Provide stakeholders the opportunity to engage the NRC staff on plant performance issues and our role in ensuring safe plant operations
Agenda
- Introduction
- NRC Organization and Performance Goals
- Reactor Oversight Process (ROP)
- National Summary of Plant Performance
- Nine Mile Points Plant Performance Assessment
- Constellation Response and Remarks
- NRC Closing Remarks
- Break
- NRC available to address public questions
Region I Organization Samuel J. Collins Regional Administrator Marc J. Dapas Deputy Regional Administrator David C. Lew Director Division of Reactor Projects James W. Clifford Deputy Director Marsha K. Gamberoni Director Division of Reactor Safety Darrell J. Roberts Deputy Director Glenn T. Dentel Branch Chief Regional Specialists Nine Mile Point Resident Inspectors Ed Knutson Douglas Dempsey Project Engineers Brice Bickett Justin Hawkins
NRC Strategic Plan Goals 3/4 Safety: Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment 3/4 Security: Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials
Reactor Oversight Process 3 Strategic Areas & 7 Cornerstones Reactor Safety Radiation Safety Safeguards Initiating Events Mitigating Systems Barrier Integrity Emergency Preparedness Occupational Radiation Safety Public Radiation Safety Physical Protection
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
Examples of Baseline Inspection Areas
- Equipment Alignment
- Maintenance
- Fire Protection
- Operator Response
- Radiological and Environmental Monitoring
- Worker Radiation Protection
- Corrective Action Program
- Corrective Action Case Reviews
Significance Threshold Performance Indicators 3/4 Green Baseline Inspection 3/4 White May increase NRC oversight 3/4 Yellow Requires more NRC oversight 3/4 Red Requires most NRC oversight Inspection Findings 3/4 Green Very low safety issue 3/4 White Low to moderate safety issue 3/4 Yellow Substantial safety issue 3/4 Red High safety issue
Action Matrix Concept Increasing Safety Significance Increasing NRC Inspection Efforts Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement Increasing Regulatory Actions Licensee
Response
Regulatory
Response
Degraded Cornerstone Multiple/Rep.
Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance
National Summary of Plant Performance Status at End of 2007 Licensee Response 87 Regulatory Response 8
Degraded Cornerstone 8
Multiple/Repetitive Degraded Cornerstone 1
Unacceptable 0
Total 104
National Summary Status at End of 2007
- Performance Indicator Results 3/4 Green 1954 3/4 White 8
3/4 Yellow 2
3/4 Red 0
- Total Inspection Findings 3/4 Green 918 3/4 White 9
3/4 Yellow 2
3/4 Red 0
NRC Inspection Activities at Nine Mile Point 3/4 6100 hours0.0706 days <br />1.694 hours <br />0.0101 weeks <br />0.00232 months <br /> of inspection and related activities 3/4 2 resident inspectors on-site 3/4 11 regional inspections 3/4 5 major team inspections:
Physical Security Inspection Modifications Inspection Emergency Preparedness Exercise Problem Identification and Resolution Supplemental Inspection 95001
2007 Safety Significant PIs / Findings
- All PIs were Green
- 1 White inspection finding documented in the 1st quarter of 2007
- 10 Green inspection findings
NRC Annual Assessment Summary Constellation operated the plant safely and in a manner that preserved public health and safety and protected the environment Nine Mile Point Unit 1 was in the Regulatory Response column of the NRCs Action Matrix for all four quarters of 2007 Nine Mile Point Unit 2 was in the Licensee Response column of the NRCs Action Matrix for all four quarters of 2007 All cornerstone objectives were fully met NRC plans baseline inspections at Nine Mile Point, Units 1 and 2, for the remainder of 2008
Constellation Response and Remarks Mr. Keith Polson Site Vice President - Nine Mile Point Constellation Energy
Contacting the NRC
- Report an emergency
- (301) 816-5100 (call collect)
- Report a safety concern:
- (800) 695-7403
- Allegation@nrc.gov
- General information or questions
- www.nrc.gov
- Select What We Do for Public Affairs
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 800-397-4209 (Toll Free)
End of the Presentation Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region I King of Prussia, Pennsylvania April 23, 2008
NRC Representatives
- Glenn Dentel, Branch Chief 3/4 (610) 337-5233
- Ed Knutson, Senior Resident Inspector 3/4 (315) 342-4041
- Douglas Dempsey, Resident Inspector 3/4 (315) 342-4041
- Richard Guzman, Project Manager, NRR 3/4 (301) 415-1030