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Summary of Public Meeting with Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp Re Improved Station Performance
ML12355A692
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Site: Wolf Creek Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation icon.png
Issue date: 12/20/2012
From: Willoughby L
NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-B
To: Matthew Sunseri
Wolf Creek
Willoughby L
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I V 1600 EAST LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4511 December 20, 2012 Mr. Matthew W. Sunseri, President and Chief Executive Officer Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation P.O. Box 411 Burlington, KS 66839

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF PUBLIC MEETING WITH WOLF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION

Dear Mr. Sunseri:

On December 10, 2012, representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation met with NRC personnel at the NRC Region IV office in Arlington, TX to present an update on the initiatives being implemented to improve station performance. Specifically, performance improvement initiatives in the areas of Problem Identification and Resolution, and Human Performance were discussed. The list of attendees and a copy of the licensees presentation are included as Enclosures 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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 NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (The Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

/RA/

Leonard Willoughby Chief, Project Branch B, Acting Division of Reactor Projects Docket: 50-482 License: NPF-42

Enclosures:

1. Attendance List
2. Presentation Slides
3. Performance Indicators for Presentation
4. Wolf Creek Integrated Improvement Plan for P.1(c) Evaluation and P.1(d) Corrective Actions

M. Sunseri Electronic distribution by RIV:

Regional Administrator (Elmo.Collins@nrc.gov)

Acting Deputy Regional Administrator (Steven.Reynolds@nrc.gov)

DRP Director (Kriss.Kennedy@nrc.gov)

Acting DRP Deputy Director (Barry.Westreich@nrc.gov)

Acting DRS Director (Tom.Blount@nrc.gov)

Acting DRS Deputy Director (Jeff.Clark@nrc.gov)

Senior Resident Inspector (Chris.Long@nrc.gov)

Resident Inspector (Charles.Peabody@nrc.gov)

WC Administrative Assistant (Shirley.Allen@nrc.gov)

Branch Chief, DRP/B (Neil.OKeefe@nrc.gov)

Senior Project Engineer, DRP/B (Leonard.Willoughby@nrc.gov)

Project Engineer, DRP/B (David.You@nrc.gov)

Public Affairs Officer (Victor.Dricks@nrc.gov)

Public Affairs Officer (Lara.Uselding@nrc.gov)

Project Manager (Randy.Hall@nrc.gov)

Branch Chief, DRS/TSB (Ray.Kellar@nrc.gov)

RITS Coordinator (Marisa.Herrera@nrc.gov)

Regional Counsel (Karla.Fuller@nrc.gov)

Technical Support Assistant (Loretta.Williams@nrc.gov)

Congressional Affairs Officer (Jenny.Weil@nrc.gov)

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1 Enclosure

Slide 1 Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation December 10, 2012 1

Slide 2 Agenda

  • Introductions
  • Leadership at Wolf Creek
  • 2013 Crucial Outcomes
  • Improving Safety Culture
  • Closing Comments 2

2 Enclosure

Slide 3

Introductions

  • Russell Smith, Site Vice President & CNOO
  • John Broschak, Vice President Engineering
  • Al Camp, Plant Manager
  • Gary Pendergrass, Station Recovery Manager
  • Bill Muilenburg, Licensing Supervisor 3

Slide 4 Wolf Creek Leadership Team Matt Sunseri President & CEO Robin Rumas Mike Westman Manager Quality Mgr.Regulatory Affairs Annette Stull Russell Smith Warren Wood Chief Administrative Officer Site Vice President General Counsel John Broschak Al Camp Rich Clemens Eddie Ray Jennifer Yunk Steve Finkey Brad Vickery VP Engineering Plant Manager VP Projects Mgr. Training Mgr. PI-OR Mgr. Site Safety Mgr. Financial Services James Kobyra Steve Henry Steve Doubet Mgr Design Eng. Mgr. Operations Mgr. Projects Ron Hinsley Mgr. Information Rich Flannigan Lanny Ratzlaff Tim L. Smith Services Mgr. Nuclear Eng. Mgr. Maintenance Mgr. Project Construction Dave Fehr Tiffany Baban Tammy Jensen Mgr. Supply Chain Mgr. System Eng. Mgr. Chemistry Brad Smith Services Mgr. Project Eng.

Paul Herrman Pam Bedgood Open Ellie McIntyre Mgr. Eng. Programs Mgr. Radiation Mgr. Project Mgr. Human Resources Protection Controls Larry Upson Gary Pendergrass Mgr. Integrated Plant Mgr. Project Scheduling Oversight Dave Erbe Mgr. Security Legend Promoted Hired from outside 4

Reassigned

Slide 5 2013 Crucial Outcomes

  • Safe and Reliable Plant Operations
  • Refuel 19
  • Improving Safety Culture
  • Technical Training Accreditation Renewal 5

Slide 6 2013 Crucial Outcomes Timeline of Activities 2/4 - 3/30 Refuel 19

- 4th AFWP

- SBO Diesel

- RCP Seals Goal for - ESW Pipe Goal for 95002 95001 - Digital CDBI Inspection Inspection Controls 4/8-5/10/13 2nd Qtr 1st Qtr 2/13 3/13 4/13 5/13 6/13 7/13 8/13 9/13 10/13 11/13 12/13 5/6-5/17/13 7/5-7/19/13 10/17/17 11/11-11/15/13 INPO Tech Training Tech INPO Special E&A Accredidation Training Focus Team Visit Accrediting Inspection Board 6

Slide 7 2013 Crucial Outcomes

  • Resources to Support 2013 Crucial Outcomes

- Normal versus current staffing

- New teams put in place

  • Station Integrated Improvement Team
  • Fast Track Modification Implementation Team
  • Technical Training Team
  • Procedure Process Improvement Team

- INPO Oversight

- STARS Assistance 7

Slide 8 Actions for Improving Safety Culture Problem Identification and Resolution

  • Accountability

- Behaviors

- Accountability Model

  • Knowledge/Skills

- Reinforcing expectations

- Training

  • Oversight

- Leadership

- Closure Boards/CARB

  • Results

- Backlog

- Timeliness/Quality 8

Slide 9 Actions for Improving Safety Culture Human Performance (Assumptions)

- New leadership enforcing higher standards

- Plant licensing & design basis training completed

- Continuing training on technical conscience principles

- Revised technical task briefing requirements

- In-line document quality review checklist expectations

- Engineering Standards Team review & feedback

- Intrusive Quarterly Performance Review/Trending (DRUM)

- Use of training program to address performance gaps

- Design basis improvement initiatives

- Continue to close gaps in accounting for results 9

Slide 10 Actions for Improving Safety Culture Human Performance (Documentation)

  • Focus on right behaviors (using Accountability Model and training to reinforce)

- Procedure use and adherence

- Stop when unsure and questioning attitude

  • Focus on procedure, work instruction, and engineering product quality to ensure we are providing the right tools

- Provide the right standards

- Apply resources to improve products

- Use quality review teams to help check and adjust the standards 10

Slide 11 Closing Comments

  • Behaviors Create a Safety Culture that Sustains Top Performance

- Consistent station fundamental behaviors

- Use of Accountability Model

  • Driving Performance

- Thursday evening station alignment meetings and

- Dedicated communication team

- Driving the work schedule 11

3 Enclosure

4 Enclosure