ML091480270
| ML091480270 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 05/28/2009 |
| From: | Widmann M Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Madison D Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| 50-321/09-301, 50-366/09-301 | |
| Download: ML091480270 (9) | |
See also: IR 05000321/2009301
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
SAM NUNN ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
61 FORSYTH STREET, SW, SUITE 23T85
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8931
May 28, 2009
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. Dennis R. Madison
Vice President - Hatch
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant
11028 Hatch Parkway North
Baxley, GA 31513
SUBJECT: EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE
EXAMINATION REPORT 05000321/2009301 AND 05000366/2009301
Dear Mr. Madison:
During the period April 20 - 22, 2009, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered
operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners
discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination
submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written
examination was administered by your staff on April 30, 2009.
All applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. There were no post-
examination comments. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document
system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 562-4550.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos: 50-321, 50-366
Enclosures: 1. Report Details
2. Simulator Fidelity Report
(cc: w/encl - See Page 2)
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cc w/encl:
Angela Thornhill
Managing Attorney and Compliance Officer
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
Jeffrey T. Gasser
Executive Vice President
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
Raymond D. Baker
Licensing Manager
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
L. Mike Stinson
Vice President
Fleet Operations Support
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
David H. Jones
Vice President
Engineering
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
Moanica Caston
Vice President and General Counsel
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution
Steven B. Tipps
Hatch Principal Engineer - Licensing
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant
Electronic Mail Distribution
Mr. Ken Rosanski
Resident Manager
Edwin I. Hatch
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Electronic Mail Distribution
Lee Foley
Manager of Contracts Generation
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Electronic Mail Distribution
Bob Masse
Resident Manager
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Electronic Mail Distribution
Senior Resident Inspector
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant
U.S. NRC
11030 Hatch Parkway N
Baxley, GA 30334
Arthur H. Domby, Esq.
Troutman Sanders
Electronic Mail Distribution
Dr. Carol Couch
Director
Environmental Protection
Department of Natural Resources
Electronic Mail Distribution
Cynthia Sanders
Program Manager
Radioactive Materials Program
Department of Natural Resources
Electronic Mail Distribution
Jim Sommerville
(Acting) Chief
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Natural Resources
Electronic Mail Distribution
(cc: w/encl - Contd See Page 3)
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cc w/encl:
Mr. Steven M. Jackson
Senior Engineer - Power Supply
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Electronic Mail Distribution
Mr. Reece McAlister
Executive Secretary
Georgia Public Service Commission
Electronic Mail Distribution
Chairman
Appling County Commissioners
County Courthouse
69 Tippins Street, Suite 201
Baxley, GA 31513
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. John Hammonds
Training Manager
Hatch Nuclear Plant
11028 Hatch Parkway North
Baxley, GA 31513
Enclosure 1
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket No.:
50-321, 50-366
License No.:
Report No.:
05000321/2009301 and 05000366/2009301
Licensee:
Southern Nuclear Power Company (SNPCO)
Facility:
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2
Location:
11030 Hatch Parkway N.
Baxley, GA 31513
Dates:
Operating Test - April 20 - 22, 2009
Written Examination - April 30, 2009
Examiners:
Bruno Caballero, Chief Examiner, Operations Engineer
Phil Capehart, Operations Engineer
Approved by:
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure 1
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000321/2009301 and 05000366/2009301; April 20 - 22, 2009 & April 30, 2009; Edwin I.
Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2; Operator License Examinations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in
accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator
Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the
operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45, as applicable.
Members of the Edwin I. Hatch staff developed both the operating tests and the written
examination.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period April 20 - 22, 2009. Members of
the Edwin I. Hatch training staff administered the written examination on April 30, 2009. All
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and written
examination. One Reactor Operator (RO), who had previously passed the operating exam, but
had failed a written examination, passed the written examination and was waived from the
operating test. All applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination
administered. There were no post-examination comments.
No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure 1
REPORT DETAILS
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations
a.
Inspection Scope
Members of the Edwin I. Hatch staff developed both the operating tests and the written
examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines
contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing
Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC examination team reviewed the
proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the
licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the
examination materials.
The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and
administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49,
Integrity of examinations and tests.
The NRC examiners evaluated two Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants using the
guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. The examiners administered the operating tests
during the period April 20 - 22, 2009. Members of the Edwin I. Hatch training staff
administered the written examination on April 30, 2009, to two SRO applicants and one
RO applicant. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were
performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the Edwin
I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators
Licenses.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
The NRC determined, using NUREG-1021 that the licensees examination submittal
(operating and written) was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed
examination.
Both Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and
written examination. One Reactor Operator (RO), who had previously passed the
operating exam, but failed the written, passed the written retake examination and was
waived from the operating test. One RO applicant and two SRO applicants were issued
licenses.
Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for
evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
4
Enclosure 1
The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final RO
written examination and answer key and final SRO written examination and answer key
(SRO exam in 2 parts) with all changes incorporated, may be accessed in the ADAMS
system (ADAMS Accession Numbers ML091320207, ML091320198, and
ML091320204, respectively).
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
On April 23, 2009 the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with
the operating test with Mr. Sonny L. Bargeron, Plant Manager, and members of the
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the
examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
Sonny L. Bargeron, Plant Manager
Gary R. Brinson, Operations Manager
Steve Grantham, Operations Training Supervisor
Charlie Edmund, Plant Instructor - Lead
NRC personnel
Phil Niebaum, Resident Inspector
Enclosure 2
SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT
Facility Licensee: Edwin I. Hatch
Facility Docket No.: 50-321, 50-366
Operating Test Administered: April 20 - 22, 2009
This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit
or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection
Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee
action is required in response to these observations.
While conducting the simulator portion of the operating test, examiners observed the following:
Item
Description
1.
SCR 20090402: During a loss of Control Rod Drive at low power
(2%, pressure @ 400 psig), mfC12_27_22_23, Accumulator
Trouble light for rod 22-23 was activated. This rod was fully
inserted. At this time, both CRD pumps were off. When a CRD
pump was started, the rod with the accumulator malfunction
received a rod drift. This rod drift was not expected and the
reason for receiving it was not obvious. Only the rod with the
accumulator malfunction (12_27_22-23) received the rod drift.
Subsequently, the simulator was reset and the accumulator
malfunction was activated on a different control rod
(C12_12_30_23). When a CRD pump was started, only the rod
with the accumulator malfunction received the rod drift. The
indications on the CRD system at the time were that CRD
discharge pressure reached 1500 psig, the flow control valves
were closed, and cooling water flow went to approximately 10
gpm.
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