ML13329A213
| ML13329A213 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 12/24/1992 |
| From: | Martin J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Ray H SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML13329A214 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9301120070 | |
| Download: ML13329A213 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000206/1992028
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STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION V
1450 MARIA LANE
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WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94596-5368
DEC 2 4 1892
Docket Nos. 50-206, 50-361, 50-362
Southern California Edison Company
Irvine Operations Center
23 Parker Street
Irvine, California 92718
Attention: Mr. Harold B. Ray
Senior Vice President, Nuclear
SUBJECT: SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP) FOR
SAN ONOFRE UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 (AUGUST 1, 1991 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 30, 1992)
The NRC Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Board has
completed its periodic evaluation of the performance of the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station (SONGS) Units 1, 2 and 3 for the period August 1, 1991
through November 30, 1992.
The performance of San Onofre activities were evaluated in the functional
areas of Plant Operations, Radiological Controls, Maintenance/Surveillance,
Emergency Preparedness, Security, Engineering/Technical Support, and Safety
Assessment/Quality Verification. The criteria used in conducting this
assessment and the SALP Board's evaluation of your performance in these
functional areas are contained in NRC Manual Chapter 0516, "Systematic
Assessment of Licensee Performance," dated September 28, 1990. The SALP
Board's assessment is provided in the enclosed.Initial SALP Report.
Overall, the SALP Board found the performance of licensed activities at the
SONGS site to be good, in some areas superior, and directed toward safe
facility operation. Superior performance was noted to have continued from the
previous SALP period in the areas of Radiological Controls, Emergency
Preparedness, and Security. The performance of Plant Operations continued to
improve from the previous assessment period such that a Category 1 rating
performance was attained. The performance of Maintenance/Surveillance
remained a Category 2 during this assessment period. The Board noted some
improvement in this area, particularly during the last half of the period, but
did not consider the improvement sustained for sufficient time or at a
sufficient rate to warrant designating a trend for this assessment period.
Although the Board's rating of the licensee's performance in the Safety
Assessment/Quality Verification area remained the same as the last SALP period
(Category 2, improving), the Board noted the superior performance of the
Nuclear Oversight Division.
Several concerns were identified by the NRC during this assessment period.
Weaknesses were observed in Engineering/Technical Support and Safety
Assessment/Quality Verification, wherein licensee engineers and management in
some cases display4 a tendency toward apparently expedient rather than
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thorough resolution of emerging issues. This contributed to the Board's
determination that the "improving trend' for Engineering/Technical Support in
the last SALP report should be dropped, resulting in a Category 2 rating this
assessment period. The Board recommended that more probing and independent
reviews of engineering work be encouraged. In addition, the Board encourages
improvement in the interface between engineering and other organizations, and
an assessment of the responsibilities of system engineers. Further, some
weaknesses were identified in the Maintenance/Surveillance area related to the
adequacy of surveillance testing to identify degrading plant equipment, and
documentation of the use and evaluation of measuring and test equipment.
Based upon discussions with your staff, a management meeting to discuss the
results of the SALP Board's assessment has been scheduled for
January 14, 1993 at the SONGS site. Arrangements will be discussed with your
staff in the near future.
An overview of the SALP Board's assessment is provided in Section II of the
enclosed report. Perceived strengths and weaknesses and the SALP Board's
recommendations are discussed in Section III, Performance Analysis. Section
IV of the enclosed report provides supporting data and a summary of activities
for the assessment period.
Since no functional area was assessed a Category 3, a written response to the
enclosed Initial SALP Report is not required. However, you may submit
comments to the enclosed .SALP Report, if desired, within 30 days of the
January 14, 1993 meeting.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's Rules of Practice, Part 2, Title
10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed
Initial SALP Report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning the enclosed report, we will be
pleased to discuss them with you.
Since "ely,
J.B. Martin.
Regional Administrator
Enclosure:
Initial SALP Report Nos. 50-206/92-28,
50-361/92-28,
and 50-362/92-28
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cc w/enclosure:
H. E. Morgan, Vice President and Site Manager (San Clemente)
R. W. Krieger, Station Manager (San Clemente)
State of California