ML091560437

Notification of Inspection and Request for Information

ML091560437
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	06/05/2009
From:	Brian Bonser NRC/RGN-II/DRS/PSB1
To:	Tynan T Southern Nuclear Operating Co
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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 June 5, 2009 Mr. Tom E. Tynan Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant 7821 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830

SUBJECT:

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Dear Mr. Tynan:

During the period of July 13 - 17, 2009, the NRC will conduct baseline radiation safety inspection activities at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The inspection will focus on the Public Radiation Safety Inspection cornerstone using NRC Inspection Procedures (IPs) 71121.03, 71122.01, 71122.03, and 71151.

Experience has shown that this inspection is resource intensive both for the NRC inspectors and your staff. In order to minimize the impact to your on-site resources and to conduct a productive inspection, we have enclosed a request for documents needed for this inspection. It is important that all of these documents are up to date and complete, in order to minimize the number of additional documents requested during the preparation and/or the onsite portions of the inspection. The lead inspector has requested that the subject informational material be made available to the NRC staff by July 6, 2009, to allow preparation for the upcoming inspection.

We have discussed the schedule for these inspection activities with your staff and understand that our regulatory contact for this inspection will be Mr. Mukut Sharma of your organization. If there are any questions about this inspection or the material requested, please contact the lead inspector, George B. Kuzo at (404) 562-4658.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC=s ARules of Practice,@ a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be 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).

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ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Brian Bonser, Chief Plant Support Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-424/425 License Nos.: NPF-68/81 (cc: w/encl: - See next page)

Enclosure:

Document Request List

XG SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE

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NAME Adam Nielsen George Kuzo Brian Bonser DATE 06/05/2009 06/05/2009 06/05/2009 6/ /2009 6/ /2009 6/ /2009 6/ /2009 E-MAIL COPY?

YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

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cc w/encl:

Angela Thornhill Managing Attorney and Compliance Officer Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution N. J. Stringfellow Manager Licensing Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution Jeffrey T. Gasser Executive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution L. Mike Stinson Vice President Fleet Operations Support Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution Michael A. MacFarlane Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 David H. Jones Vice President Engineering Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution Bob Masse Resident Manager Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Oglethorpe Power Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Moanica Caston Vice President and General Counsel Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Electronic Mail Distribution Lee Foley Manager of Contracts Generation Oglethorpe Power Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Mr. N. Holcomb Commissioner Department of Natural Resources 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 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 Office of the Attorney General Electronic Mail Distribution Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Electronic Mail Distribution Arthur H. Domby, Esq.

Troutman Sanders Electronic Mail Distribution Director Consumers' Utility Counsel Division Governors Office of Consumer Affairs 2 M. L. King, Jr. Drive Plaza Level East; Suite 356 Atlanta, GA 30334-4600 (cc: w/encl - See Page 4)

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cc: w/encl - contd Senior Resident Inspector Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant U.S. NRC 7821 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830 Susan E. Jenkins Director, Division of Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution

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Letter to Tom E. Tynan from Brian Bonser dated June 5, 2009

SUBJECT:

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Distribution w/encl:

RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMVogtle Resource

Enclosure PUBLIC RADIATION PROTECTION INSPECTION DOCUMENT REQUEST SITE: Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Rpt. 05000424/425-2009004 PRE-INSPECTION VISIT:

None INSPECTION DATES:

July 13 - 17, 2009 NRC INSPECTORS:

George B. Kuzo, George.Kuzo@NRC.GOV (404) 562-4658 Adam Nielsen, Adam.Nielsen@NRC.GOV (404) 562-4660 Don Forbes, Donald.Forbes@NRC.GOV LaTonya Mahlahla, Accompanying, Latonya.Mahlahla@NRC.GOV (404) 562-4052 IDENTIFIED LICENSEE CONTACTS: Radiation Controls/Portable Instruments/SCBA - Indira Kochery, RPM (706-826-3229); Chemistry/Effluents - Cliff Buck, Chemistry Manager (706-826-3028); REMP - Mary-Beth Lloyd, SNC Corporate (205-992-5062); and Licensing/Compliance -

Mukut Sharma (706-826-3716)

Inspection Procedures:

IP 71121.03 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment, IP 71122.01 Radioactive Gases and Liquid Effluent Treatment

& Monitoring Systems IP 71122.03 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program IP 71151 Performance Indicator Verification Note: This is a broad list of the documents the NRC inspectors will be interested in reviewing prior to the on-site inspection. The current version of these documents is expected unless specified otherwise. Electronic media is preferred, if readily available. (The preferred file format is Word, WordPerfect, or searchable Apdf@ files on CD-ROM or flash drive. Please provide four copies of each CDROM/flash drive that is submitted.) Information in the Adocument lists@ should contain enough information to be easily understood by someone who has knowledge of the subject. The lead inspector may discuss specific information needs with the licensee staff and may request additional documents prior to the on-site inspection.

RADIATION PROTECTION INSTRUMENTATION AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

[71121.03]

1. If PASS capabilities have been modified through license amendment, provide copy of amendment and applicable SER

1. Provide Procedures/Guidance for:

N operation, calibration, maintenance of ARM, CAM, Portal Monitor (PM), Personnel Contamination Monitor (PCM), Small Article Monitor (SAM), and Whole Body Counter (WBC) equipment, N issuance/operation of portable survey instruments

Enclosure N calibration and maintenance of portable instruments (ion chamber, GM, rem-ball etc) performed on site N identify any portable radiation detection instruments sent to vendor facilities for calibration N actions taken when portable instrument found to be significantly out of tolerance/calibration N issuance and use of respiratory protective equipment (SCBA and Air Supplied equipment)

N training for use of SCBA and supplied-air systems N SCBA maintenance activities N determination/verification of Grade D air for SCBA

1. Provide the two most recent calibration records for the following ARM/CAM equipment:

N 1-RE-0005, Containment High Range Area Monitor N 1-RE-0006, Containment High Range Area Monitor N ARE-16972, Radwaste Processing Facility Area Monitor N 1-RE-0011, Seal Table Room Area Monitor Provide radiation monitoring system Health Reports (or equivalent monthly/quarterly Maintenance Rule reports) since October 1, 2007. This should include the above identified monitors.

1. Provide most current DAW 10 CFR Part 61 analytical results

1. Provide Records/Documentation for:

N data for certification of air quality for equipment used to fill SCBA bottles N current WBC equipment calibration

1. CAP documents including N listing of CR documents issued/documented since October 1, 2007 for:

- portable instrumentation, SAM, PCM, PM, and WBC monitoring equipment

- respiratory protection equipment and program implementation N audit and self assessments conducted/issued since October 1, 2007, for:

- portable instruments, SAM, PCE, PM, and WBC monitoring equipment

- respiratory protection equipment and program implementation During on-site inspection:

1. Records - the inspectors will need rapid access to the following:

N calibration records for portable instruments staged for/in use N calibration records for PCM, PM, SAM equipment N training records for individuals approved to use and/or to perform maintenance on SCBA equipment N qualification records for respirator use (training, fit test, medical)

RADIOLOGICAL EFFLUENT MONITORING [71122.01]

Prior to the Onsite Inspection

1. Provide Copy of Current ODCM

1. Annual Effluent Monitoring Reports for Calendar Year (CY) 2007 & CY 2008

1. Provide Procedures/Guidance for:

N procedures and data (including flow meter calibrations) for the two most recent calibrations of the following effluent monitors:

- 1-RE-12442, Plant Vent Effluent

- 1-RE-0018, Waste Liquid Effluent Monitor

- ARE-16980, Radwaste Processing Facility Vent Air Particulate Monitor

Enclosure

- 1-RE-2565, Containment Vent Effluent Flow Calibration Instrumentation Calibration for main plant vent, and liquid waste discharge monitors N HP/Chem/OP procedures for liquid and gaseous effluent releases/permits

1. Provide Records for:

N modifications/design changes made since October 1, 2007 to any effluent monitoring/

sampling systems; or to plant ventilation systems N the two most recent calibrations of the effluent monitors listed above, including flow meter calibrations radiation monitoring system Health Reports (or equivalent monthly/quarterly Maintenance Rule reports) since October 1, 2007. This should include the above identified monitors.

N list of time periods for which main liquid/gaseous effluent monitors were out-of-service (OOS) and the duration since October 1, 2007. Note: exclude monitors OOS less than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> N interlaboratory comparison program results since October 1, 2007 N most recent continuous gas and/or liquid release permits and most recent batch liquid and gas permits (4 permits total)

N two most recent surveillances of the air cleanup system for the routine main plant airborne effluent release pathway including flow rate determination, HEPA and Charcoal efficiency data

1. CAP documents including N listing of CRs issued since October 1, 2007 for:

- effluent monitoring/processing and equipment

- air cleanup systems N audits and self assessments conducted/issued since October 1, 2007 for:

- effluent monitoring activities and equipment

- air cleanup systems During on-site inspection:

1. Records - the inspectors will need rapid access to the following:

N calibration of count room gamma spectroscopy and liquid scintillation counting instrumentation used for effluents: Note: data sample to be selected during onsite inspection N count room instrument/effluent monitoring QA activities: Note: data sample to be selected during onsite inspection RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (REMP) [71122.03]

Prior to the Onsite Inspection

1. Provide Procedures/Guidance for:

N collection and analysis of environmental samples N calibration and maintenance of REMP air & water samplers N calibration of meteorological monitoring instrument loops (wind speed & direction, air temperature sensors currently in use)

N meteorological instrumentation surveillance requirements (control room & tower locations)

N RCA control/release point radiation survey instrumentation surveillance requirements N unrestricted release of materials from the RCA control points

Enclosure

1. Records for two most recent:

N calibrations of REMP air and water samplers (if applicable)

N meteorological monitoring instrument calibrations (wind speed & direction, air temperature)

N detailed inter-laboratory comparison program results since October 1, 2007 (for environmental lab)

1. CAP documents including:

N list of CRs issued/documented since October 1, 2007 for:

- environmental monitoring

- meteorological monitoring

- unrestricted release of material from RCA locations

- abnormal/missed REMP samples since October 1, 2007 N audit and self assessments conducted/issued since October 1, 2007 for:

- environmental monitoring

- meteorological monitoring

- unrestricted release of material from RCA locations N Records of any investigations done for material found offsite since October 1, 2007

1. Annual Radiological Environmental Monitoring Reports for CYs 2007 and 2008 GENERAL INFORMATION NEEDED

1. Organization Charts and Contact Phone Numbers for:

- Radiation Protection

- Chemistry

- Operations

- Maintenance and I&C

1. Procedure for issuing CRs and assessing issues for risk significance.

1. Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Chapters 11 (Effluents/Radwaste) and 12 Radiation Protection PI VERIFICATION - PUBLIC RADIATION SAFETY CORNERSTONE [71151]

Prior to the Onsite Inspection Procedure for gathering and reporting PI data Monthly PI reports since November 2008