ML101110615
| ML101110615 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 04/20/2010 |
| From: | James Baptist NRC/RGN-II/DCP/CPB3 |
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| References | |
| Download: ML101110615 (11) | |
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1 Watts Bar 2 Construction Project 2009 Annual Assessment April 20, 2010
2 Purpose of Meeting
- Discuss the NRCs 2009 annual assessment of the Watts Bar 2 construction project.
- Provide an overview of the construction inspection program for Watts Bar 2.
- Introduce Resident Staff
- Respond to questions and comments from the public.
3 Background
- 1985; TVA suspended construction of Watts Bar Unit 2.
- 1990-1995; TVA concentrated on construction of Unit 1 and addressed quality issues on Unit 1.
- July 2000; TVA informs NRC that Unit 2 is in a deferred status in accordance with Commission Policy Statement
- August 3, 2007; TVA informed NRC of its plan to resume construction of Watts Bar Unit 2.
- July 7, 2008, the NRC issued an Order extending the Watts Bar Unit 2 construction permit completion date to March 31, 2013.
4 Region II Construction Inspection Program Division of Construction Inspection Division Of Construction Projects Construction Inspection Branches Construction Projects Branch 3 Senior Project Inspector Project Inspector Senior Resident Inspector Resident Inspectors Specialist Inspectors Construction Inspection Organization
5 Construction Inspection Program
- IMC 2517, Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Inspection Program, supplements traditional inspection program Construction Phase IMC 2512 Startup Testing IMC 2514 NRC Construction Inspection Program Preop Testing
& Operational Prep IMC 2513
6 Assessment Process Assessments (Quarterly, Mid Cycle,
End Of Cycle)
Inspection Program Results Annual Public Meeting Increased Inspections Cause Evaluation Special Inspections Significant Issues Cross-cutting aspects reviewed during Mid Cycle & End of Cycle
7 Scope of Inspections in 2009
- Completed four quarterly inspections; in addition to three resident inspectors, 11 regional inspectors conducted inspections for one or more weeks in 2009.
- Completed Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection in June 2009.
- Completed Engineering Document Inspection in August 2009
- Key areas of 2009 inspections; quality assurance program; TVAs oversight of contractors; procedure and program development; training and qualification of key personnel; procurement; and actual construction activities.
8 Inspection Program Results
- Overall the inspections concluded that TVAs program and procedures were adequate to support ongoing construction activities.
- With the exception of two severity level IV violations, construction activities were performed in accordance with NRC regulations and requirements.
- The corrective program was generally effective in identifying, classifying, and resolving problems.
9 Watts Bar Unit 2 Resident Inspectors Bill Bearden - Senior Resident Inspector Tomy Nazario - Resident Inspector Russ Lewis - Resident Inspector Ken Miller - Resident Inspector
10 Upcoming Inspection Activities
- Continue to inspect activities specified in IMC 2512
- Inspect Refurbishment activities
- Inspect Other Areas
- Corrective Action Programs (CAPs)
- Special Programs (SPs)
- Generic Communication items
- Open Items
- Perform Problem Identification and Resolution inspection.
- Perform Engineering Inspection
11 QUESTIONS?