ML15261A242
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Site: | Oconee ![]() |
Issue date: | 10/13/1999 |
From: | Ogle C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
To: | Mccollum W DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS CORP. |
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October 13, 1999 Duke Energy Corporation ATTN:
Mr. W. R. McCollum Vice President Oconee Site 7800 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672
SUBJECT:
MID-CYCLE PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (PPR) - OCONEE
Dear Mr. McCollum:
On September 30, 1999, the NRC staff completed the mid-cycle PPR of Oconee Nuclear Station. The staff conducted these reviews for all operating nuclear power plants to integrate performance information and to plan for inspection activities at your facility over the next five months. The focus of this performance review was to identify changes in performance over the past six months, and to allocate inspection resources accordingly.
Based on this review, we did not identify any new areas that warranted more than the core inspection program over the next five months. It is still our intention, however, to continue our regional initiative inspections in the following areas: previously selected post-management oversight group (MOG) items; steam generator inspection activities; license renewal efforts; and independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) activities. contains a historical listing of plant issues, referred to as the Plant Issues Matrix (PIM), that were considered during this PPR process to arrive at an integrated review of your performance trends. The PIM includes items summarized from inspection reports or other docketed correspondence between the NRC and Duke Energy Corporation from October 1, 1998, to September 30, 1999. As noted above,.greater emphasis was placed on those issues identified in the past 6 months during this performance review. The NRC does not attempt to document all aspects of licensee programs and performance that may be functioning appropriately. Rather, the NRC only documents issues that the NRC believes warrant management attention or represent noteworthy aspects of performance. In addition, the PPR may also have considered some predecisional and draft material that does not appear in the attached PIM, including observations from events and inspections that occurred since the last NRC inspection report was issued, but had not yet received full review and consideration. Once this predecisional material is finalized it will be placed in the Public Document Room as part of normal issuance of NRC inspection reports and other correspondence.
This letter advises you of our plans for future inspection activities at your facility so that you will have an opportunity to prepare for these inspections and to provide us with feedback on any planned inspections that may conflict with your plant activities. Enclosure 2 details our inspection plan through March 2000 to coincide with the scheduled implementation of the revised reactor oversight process.in April 2000. The rationale or basis for each inspection outside the core inspection program is provided so that you are aware of the reason for emphasis in these program areas. Routine resident inspections are not listed due to their ongoing and continuous nature. We did, however, include their performance of Temporary 9910210076 991013 PDR ADOCK 05000269 G
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Instruction (TI) 2515/142, Draindown During Shutdown and Common-Mode Failure, to keep you informed of this planned safety issue inspection.
If circumstances arise which cause us to change this inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact me at (404) 562-4510 with any questions you may have.
Sincerely, (Original signed by)
Charles R. Ogle, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 1 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55
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- 1. Plant Issues Matrix
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Duke Energy Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Lisa Vaughn Legal Department (PBO5E)
Duke Energy Corporation 422 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28242 Rick N. Edwards Framatome Technologies 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 Rockville, MD 20852 Anne Cottington Winston and Strawn Electronic Mail Distribution cc w/encls cont'd: (See page 3)
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Virgil R. Autry, Director Div. of Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
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S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution County Supervisor of Oconee County 415 S. Pine Street Walhalla, SC 29691-2145 Lyle Grabber, LIS NUS Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution L. A. Keller, Manager Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Duke Energy Corporation 526 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28201-0006 Peggy Force Assistant Attorney General N. C. Department of Justice Electronic Mail Distribution Distribution w/encls:
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Virgil R. Autry, Director Div. of Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution R. Mike Gandy Division of Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution County Supervisor of Oconee County 415 S. Pine Street Walhalla, SC 29691-2145 Lyle Grabber, LIS NUS Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution L. A. Keller, Manager Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Duke Energy Corporation 526 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28201-0006 Peggy Force Assistant Attorney General N. C. Department of Justice Electronic Mail Distribution Distribution w/encls:
S. Collins, NRR J. Zwolinski, NRR W. Dean, NRR J. Lieberman, OE C. Thomas, NRR H. Berkow, NRR J. Yerokun, Regional Coordinator, EDO R. Carroll RII C. Ogle, RII D. LaBarge, NRR NRC Resident Inspector
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Virgil R. Autry, Director Div. of Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution R. Mike Gandy Division of Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution County Supervisor of Oconee County 415 S. Pine Street Walhalla, SC 29691-2145 Lyle Grabber, LIS NUS Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution L. A. Keller, Manager Nuclear Regulatory Licensing DukeEnergy Corporation 526 S. Church Street Charlotte, NC 28201-0006 Peggy Force Assistant Attorney General N. C. Department of Justice Electronic Mail Distribution Distribution w/encls:
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Page: 1 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 2B TURBINE BUILDING FLOODING INSTRUMENTS Sec:
Sec:
While the instrumentation would detect an actual flood, weaknesses existed in the test procedure for the turbine Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
building emergency high level alarm. (Section 02.3; [NEG - 2B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005-02 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 4A Failure to Properly Update the UFSAR (Section 02.3)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Properly Update the UFSAR - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to update the Updated Final Dockets Discussed:
Safety Analysis Report to include the latest description of the turbine building emergency high level alarm. (Section 0500026 DiscuNeE: 1Ter:
02.3; [NCV - 4A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 08/14/1999 1999005-03 Pr: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 1C Failure to Complete Operator Requalification Program Requirements (Section 05.1)
Sec:
Sec: 3B Failure to Complete Operator Requalification Program Requirements - A non-cited violation was identified for two Dockets Discussed:
Tlicensed operators who failed to complete the job performance measures portion of their operating exam prior to Ter:
resuming licensed duties. (Section 05.1; [NCV - 1C, 3B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1 999 1999005-04 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 4A Failure to Assure Adequate Design Control for the LTOP System (Section 08.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Assure Adequate Design Control for the LTOP System - A non-cited violation was identified for a single Dockets Discussed:
failure vulnerability which existed in both trains of the low temperature overpressure protection system from Ter:
November 7, 1983, until May 14, 1998. (Section 08.1; [NCV - 4A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 08/14/1999 1999005-05 Pr: OPS NRC NCV Pri: SB Failure to Implement Timely Corrective Actions for LTOP Vulnerability (Section 08.1)
Sec:
Sec: 5C Failure to Implement Timely Corrective Actions for LTOP Vulnerability - A non-cited violation was identified for Dockets Discussed:
failure of the licensee to take timely corrective actions in response to a single failure vulnerability which was Ter:
identified in the low temperature overpressure protection system on June 4, 1997. The corrective actions to mitigate 05000269 OCONEE 1 this condition were not implemented until May 1998. (Section 08.1; [NCV - SB, 5C])
08/14/1999 1999005-06 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 4A Failure to Assure Adequate Design Control for the LPSW Indication (Section 08.2)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Assure Adequate Design Control for the LPSW Indication - A non-cited violation was identified for a Dockets Discussed:
single failure vulnerability which existed between four and five years on each of the Oconee units involving a Ter:
common low pressure service water chart recorder and flow indicator. (Section 08.2; [NCV - 4A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 2 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 08/14/1999 1999005-07 Pri: OPS Licensee NCV Pri: 5A Failure to Promptly Identify and Correct Failure of the LPSW Instrumentation (Section 08.2)
Sec:
Sec: SC Failure to Promptly Identify and Correct Failure of the LPSW Instrumentation - A non-cited violation was identified Dockets Discussed:
for untimely corrective actions involving a failure of safety-related low pressure service water instrumentation.
Ter:
(Section 08.2; [NCV - 5A, SC])
05000269 OCONEE 1 08/14/1999 1999005-13 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 2A PLANT TRIP DUE TO A LOSS OF MAIN FEEDWATER PUMPS Sec:
Sec: 3A Unit 1 experienced a plant trip due to a loss of main feedwater pumps. This resulted from an instrumentation tubing installation error that had been introduced during a 1996 modification. Further Nuclear Regulatory Commission Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(NRC) review of this issue will be conducted during review of the associated Licensee Event Report (LER). (Section 05000269 OCONEE 1 01.2; [NEG - 2A, 3A])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 PrI: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 1B OPERATOR RESPOND TO A RAW COOLING WATER LOW HEADER PRESSURE CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 3C During the occurrence of a raw cooling water low header pressure condition, the operators did not use three-way Dockets Discussed:
communication, the annunciator response guide was not referenced, and the unit supervisor did not remain in a Ter:
position of oversight. (Section 05.1; [NEG - 1B, 3C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A UNIT I REDUCED INVENTORY OPERATIONS Sec:
Sec: 3A Unit 1 reduced inventory operations were completed properly with appropriate operator action, good supervisory Dockets Discussed:
Toversight, and good procedure adherence. (Section 01.2; [POS - 1A, 3A, 3C])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
3C 05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A FUEL MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES ON UNIT 1 Sec:
Sec: 3A Fuel movement activities on Unit 1 were conducted in a professional manner with adequate procedures and good Dockets Discussed:
T:
adherence to procedures. (Section 04.1; [POS - 1A, 3A, 3C])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
3C 05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1B OPERATOR RESPONSE TO A UNIT 2 REACTOR TRIP Sec:
Sec: 3A Following a Unit 2 reactor trip, operations personnel exhibited good command and control during the trip recovery.
Dockets Discussed:
Te (Section 01.3; [POS-IB, 3A])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000270 OCONEE 2 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 3 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commissior IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Descrption 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1B OPERATOR RESPONSE TO A LEAK WHILE PERFORMING HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION SYSTEM TESTING Sec:
Sec: 3B Operations responded appropriately when a leak occurred while performing high pressure injection system testing.
Dockets Discussed:
T(Section 01.4; [POS - 1B, 38])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000269 OCONEE I 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 2B CONFIGURATION CONTROL Sec:
Sec: 3A The licensee implemented new configuration controls and clearance procedures this outage with positive results.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section 06.1; [POS - 2B, 3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's development and administration of the annual operating tests and biennial written examinations were Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
satisfactory. The written examinations and simulator scenarios provided very good evaluation tools to measure Ter.
operator knowledge, skills, and abilities for various plant conditions. The facility evaluators adequately noted and 05000269 OCONEE 1 documented individual operator performance discrepancies. (Section 05.2; [POS - 38])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec:
The evaluated portion of the licensed operator requalification program met the requirements of 10 CFR 55.59, Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Requalification. (Section 05.2; [POS - 38])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS Licensee POS Pr: 5B POTENTIAL DESIGN ISSUE Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee identified a potential design issue associated with potential pressurization of the low-pressure injection system suction piping. The licensee implemented immediate corrective action to address the issue. The licensee Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
was continuing its evaluation process of this issue at the conclusion of the inspection period. (Section 01.4; [POS 05000269 OCONEE 1 58, SC])
07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC POS PrI: 5B ENGINEERING RESPONSE TO UNIT 2 REACTOR TRIP Sec:
Sec: SC Following a Unit 2 reactor trip, engineering identified the cause of the trip in a timely, thorough, and professional Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
manner. (Section 01.3; [POS - 5B, SC])
05000270 OCONEE 2 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 4 of 59 10/121999 08:35:39 United NStafe Niclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11, OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: OPS NRC STR Pri: 3B PLANT MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATION IN OPERATOR TRAINING Sec:
Sec: 3C The routine participation of operations management, and occasionally senior plant management in the simulator evaluation process was noted as a strength. This level of management support reinforced the importance of the Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
requalification program to the operators. (Section 05.2; [STREN - 3B, 3C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004-02 Pri: OPS Licensee NCV Pr:
Failure to Implement an Adequate Work Clearance Process (Section 08.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Implement an Adequate Work Clearance Process (Section 08.1) - A non-cited violation was identified for Dockets Discussed:
.inadequate implementation of the work control clearance process which resulted in a Unit 2 reactor trip. (Section Ter:
08.1; [NCV - 2B, 3A])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 3A OPERATOR PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec: 3B The licensee exhibited operational weaknesses when a Unit 1 operations crew did not log spurious opening of the emergency hotwell makeup valve or submit a work request to investigate problems with the valves. (Section 02.3; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[NEG - 3A, 38])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 3A IDENTIFICATION OF DEGRADED MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 3B The licensee exhibited a weakness in not identifying degradation in the material condition of the 2A feedwater pump.
Dockets Discussed:
(Section 02.3; [NEG - 3A, 3B])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000270 OCONEE 2 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A OPERATORS PERFORMANCE DURING PLANT RESTART Sec:
Sec:
During Unit 3 restart following an outage, operators exercised conservative decision making when they added boron Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
before entering Mode 2 rather than rushing the startup of the unit. (Section 01.3; [POS - 1A])
05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC POS Prl: 1B OPERATIONS RESPONSE TO UNIT 3 TRANSIENT Sec:
Sec:
Operations personnel responded promptly and reduced power on Unit 3 due to a decrease in condenser vacuum.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Operators followed their procedure and stabilized the unit. (Section 01.3; [POS - 1B])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 5 of 59SttsN cerC m i io 10112/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5A LICENSEE RESPONSE TO PLANT DESIGN ISSUE Sec:
Sec:
The licensee exhibited good response to a plant design problem on the Unit 3 condenser circulating water booster Dockets Discussed:
Te r:
pumps. (Section 02.3; (POS - SA])
05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B INVESTIGATION OF A UNIT 1 LETDOWN STORAGE TANK LEVEL REDUCTION PROBLEM Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's root cause investigation of a Unit 1 letdown storage tank level reduction problem was clear, logical, and well documenated. (Section 01.4; [POS - 5B])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05/22/1999 1999003-01 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 3A Failure to Assure Adequate Procedure Change (Section 01.4)
Sec:
Sec: 3C Failure to Assure Adequate Procedure Change - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to assure an adequate change was made to an operations procedure. This inadequate change contributed to the inadvertent Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
transfer of approximately 100 gallons of water from.the Unit 1 letdown storage tank to the quench tank. (Section 05000269 OCONEE 1 01.4; [NCV - 3A, 3C])
05/22/1999 1999003-02 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 5A Failure to Identify a Valve's Condition Adverse to Quality (Section 02.3)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Identify a Valve's Condition Adverse to Quality - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to initiate a corrective action report when the Unit 1 emergency hotwell makeup valve inadvertently opened. (Section 02.3; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[NCV - 5A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: IB OPERATOR RESPONSE TO A UNIT 2 TRANSIENT AND REACTOR TRIP Sec:
Sec: 3A Following a Unit 2 transient and reactor trip, the operators properly followed the emergency operating procedures, were aware of plant conditions, demonstrated good command and control, used good communications, and had Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 3C good shift management oversight. (Section 01.2; [POS - 1 B, 3A, 3C])
05000270 OCONEE 2 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: OPS NRC WK Pr: 2B SIPHON SEAL WATER SYSTEM EXTENT OF CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 4B The licensee was unaware of the extent to which differential pressure problems existed on the siphon seal water strainers, both in how long the problems remained after high pressure service water testing and whether or not Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
similar problems exist after changes in low pressure service water system flow rate and pump operation. (Section 05000269 OCONEE 1 02.4; [WEAK - 2B, 4B])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/0 1/1 998 To 09/30/1 999
Page: 6 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: OPS NRC WK Pri: 28 MONTHLY TESTING OF THE HIGH PRESSURE SERVICE WATER PUMPS Sec:
Sec: 4B The licensee had performed monthly testing of the high pressure service water pumps based on an informal Dockets Discussed:
interpretation of a selected licensee commitment from August 1995 until recently changed. (Section 03.1; [WEAK DTer.
2, 4CJ) 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002-01, Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 1A Failure to Follow Overtime Procedure (Section 08.2)
Sec:
Sec: 3C Failure to Follow Overtime Procedure - The inspectors identified a non-cited violation for failure to follow overtime Dockets Discussed:
control procedures when requesting and granting overtime. This failure resulted from a lack of management Ter:
oversight and control of the overtime process. (Section 08.2; [NCV - 1A, 3C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002-02 Pri: OPS Self NCV Pri: 1A Failure to Follow Procedure for Valve and Pump Operation - Two Examples (Section 08.3)
Sec:
Sec: 3A Failure to Follow Procedure for Valve and Pump Operation - Two Examples - A non-cited violation was identified Dockets Discussed:
involving two cases where operators failed to follow procedure during a May 1998 high pressure injection pump Ter: 3B surveillance test, resulting in a temporary loss of reactor coolant seal flow. (Section 08.3; [NCV - 1A, 3A, 3B])
05000270 OCONEE 2 04/10/1999 1999002-03 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 2A Failure to Provide Adequate Valve Replacement Design Control (Section 08.3)
Sec:
Sec: 4A Failure to Provide Adequate Valve Replacement Design Control - The inspectors identified a non-cited violation for failure to properly check the suitability and adequacy of the design for the replacement of valve 2HP-1 16. (Section Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 4B 08.3; [NCV - 2A, 4A, 4]))
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002-04 Pri: OPS NRC NCV PrI: 5B Failure to Take Prompt Corrective Actions - Two Examples (Section 08.3)
Sec:
Sec: 5C Failure to Take Prompt Corrective Actions - Two Examples - The inspectors identified a non-cited violation for two examples of failure to promptly correct known deficiencies on valve 2HP-1 16 and change critical procedures that Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
operate it. (Section 08.3; [NCV - 5B, SC])
05000270 OCONEE 2 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1C OPERATIONS PROCEDURES DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Sec:
Sec:
The licensee has met their operations procedure development and quality improvement item goals and measures Dockets Discussed:
under the Recovery Plan. Implementation of procedure enhancements was adequate based on the goal being met Ter:
(Recovery Plan Item OF2 - closed). (Section 04.1; [POS: 1C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 7 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 4B KEOWEE TESTING Sec:
Sec: 4C The Keowee frequency overshoot reduction and load rejection tests were well written, technically correct, properly Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
reviewed, and properly performed. (Section 08.1; [POS: 41, 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5A LICENSEE SELF-ASSESSMENT Sec:
Sec: 5B An increased effort towards in-depth and critical examinations by the licensee in the assessment area was adequate Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 5C to demonstrate improvement in the licensee's safety assessment processes. (Section 07.1; [POS: 5A, 58, 5C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/12/1999 01014-98552 Pri: OPS NRC VIO Iv Pri: 1C Emergency Procedure Not Adequate to Mitigate Secondary Pipe Break Events (Section X2)
(Reference RT 9 Sec:
Sec:
A violation was identified for an inadequate procedure for connecting alternate emergency power to a high pressure Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
injection pump. [EEl: 1C-Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 1C MISPOSITIONING ROOT CAUSE ASSESSMENT Sec:
Sec: 3C The inspectors concluded that the licensee's implementation of the mispositioning root cause assessment initiative Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 50 (N9740) was not adequate to close Recovery Plan Item OF1. (Section 07.1; [NEG: 1C, 3C, 5C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 3A' HUMAN PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec: 3B General inspection period findings found human performance errors still occurring; some of which were process Dks Discussed:
problems that will require longer term resolutions. There were several surveillance performance issues in this period ockets Ter: 3C
. (Section 04.2; [NEG: 3A, 3B, 3C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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8 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II
-By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 58 INCOMPATIBLE TESTING Sec:
Sec: SC The simultaneous testing of an engineered safeguards channel and emergency power system components resulted in the recurrence of a previous problem when an engineered safeguards component unexpectedly actuated during Ter:
testing of an engineered safeguards channel and a Keowee hydro electric unit. This was another example of a 05000269 OCONEE 1 previously cited violation. (Section 08.1; [NEG: 5B, SC - Poor])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pr: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec: 3A Operations personnel properly initiated a procedure change and properly adhered to it when isolating feedwater Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
startup control valve 3FDW-35. (Section 01.4; [POS: 1A, 3A - Good])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A COMMAND AND CONTROL DURING UNIT 1 POWER REDUCTION Sec:
Sec: 3A With the operators exhibiting good command and control, Unit 1 was reduced from 100 to 20 percent power to add oil to reactor coolant pumps 1A2 and 1 B1 motors. Minor problems during the return to power were handled well.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section 01.6; [POS: 1A, 3A - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE DURING UNIT 3 STARTUP Sec:
Sec: 3A The overall Unit 3 startup following the end-of-cycle 17 refueling outage was performed by operations personnel with proper command and control, control room communications, shift turnover activities, and use of appropriate Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 38 procedures. (Section 01.2; [POS: 1A, 3A, 38 - Adequate])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A LICENSEE'S REPORTING OF PERFORMANCE FINDINGS Sec:
Sec: SB The licensee was reporting findings as required to the NRC. (Section 04.2; POS:1A, 5B - Adequate])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1B OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE DURING A UNIT 3 REACTOR TRIP Sec:
Sec: 3A Following a Unit 3 reactor trip, operators properly followed their procedures and exhibited good command and Dockets Discussed:
T:
3 control. (Section 01.3; [POS: 1B. 3A, 3B - Good])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
38 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
9 of 59 10/1211999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 2B DAILY RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS Sec:
Sec:
The daily risk assessment process met the goals of the recovery plan. Specific actions of the process had either Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
been implemented or scheduled. (Section 02.5; [POS: 2B -Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B ROOT CAUSE EVALUATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C The root cause evaluation and corrective actions taken following loss of onsite emergency electrical power during Dockets Discussed:
testing were proper for the situation. (Section 08.2; [POS: 5B, 5C - Adequate])
Ter.
05000269 OCONEE 2 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: OPS NRC WK Pri: 1A STARTUP PREREQUISITES Sec:
Sec: 2B The inspectors concluded that operations' failure to identify that the Unit 3 loop vent performance test had not been completed was a weakness in the review of startup prerequisites and in operations procedures. The work control Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 3C personnel's removal of the performance test from the schedule without the test being completed was also a 05000287 OCONEE 3 weakness. (Section 04.1; [WEAK: 1A, 3A, 3C - Poor])
01/16/1999 1998011-04 Pri: OPS Licensee NCV Pri: 1A PERSONNEL ERROR AT KEOWEE Sec:
Sec: 3A Personnel Error at Keowee Results in Overheating the Closing Coils for the Unit 1 Field Breakers Failure to Dockets Discussed:
.follow procedure when stopping a Keowee hydro electric unit following testing caused damage to two Keowee circuit Ter:
breakers and resulted in a non-cited violation. (Section 08.2; [NCV: 1A, 3A - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/15/1999 1999010 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 1B EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES Sec:
Sec:
A weakness in emergency operating procedures (EOPs) was identified in that EOP action steps were not written Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
clearly or in a consistent format. (Section E8.1; [NEG: 1B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/15/1999 1999010 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 1B EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES Sec:
Sec:
A weakness in documenting the EOP basis was identified in that the Emergency Procedures Guideline (EPG) was not updated to include a 1995 EOP change and the EPG Reference Document was significantly out of date.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section E8.1; [NEG: 1B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 10of59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commisson IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/15/1999 1999010 PrI: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5C OPERATOR AtCESS TO PLANT EQUIPMENT Sec:
Sec:
Licensee actions to resolve a concern with poor operator access to the handwheel of Unit 3 EFW flow control valve Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
FDW-316 were adequate. (Section E8.1; [POS: 5C - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 12/04/1998 1998301 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING Sec:
Sec:
The NRC concluded that the licensee's examination submittal met NRC expectations and was of significantly higher quality than the previous year's submittal. This is indicative of improved performance in the licensee's licensed Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
operator training and evaluation program (Section 05.2).
05000269 OCONEE 1 12/04/1998 1998301 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING Sec:
Sec:
The examiners concluded that SRO candidate performance on the written examination was satisfactory (Section Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05.3).
05000269 OCONEE 1 12/04/1998 1998301 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING Sec:
Sec:
Overall performance on the operating test was satisfactory with some weaknesses noted in the areas of diagnosis of Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
events and understanding integrated plant system response (Section 05.3).
05000269 OCONEE 1 12/04/1998 1998301 Pri: OPS NRC WK Pri: 3B OPERATOR LICENSING Sec:
Sec:
The examiners concluded that RO candidate performance on the written examination was weak (Section 05.3).
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: IA COMPLIANCE WITH TS LCO Sec:
Sec: 3B Through a review of records, the licensee discovered that Unit 1 exceeded a 72-hour limiting condition for operation Dockets Discussed:
Tfor low pressure service water flow instrumentation to the low pressure injection decay heat coolers. Additional 050006 OicOseE: 1Ter:
4A inspector followup will be performed during review of the associated licensee event report. (Section 02.6; [NEG: 1A, 05000269 OCONEE 1 3B, 4A - Poor]))
Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
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Sec:
Licensee inspection of the Unit 3 low pressure injection pumps revealed several rotating element problems. Those Dockets Discussed:
were properly repaired and documented. The licensee plans to examine the other units' pumps as soon as practical.
Ter:
(Section 02.4; [ NEG: 2A - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Prl: 1A OPERATOR PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec:
Following a Unit 2 reactor trip, the overall startup activities by the operators were good. Operators exhibited clear Dockets Discussed:
communications, used appropriate procedures, and were attentive to changing plant conditions. The command and Ter:
control by shift supervision were good. (Section 01.1; [POS: 1A - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A REDUCED INVENTORY OPERATIONS Sec:
Sec: 3A Unit 3 reduced inventory operations were completed properly with appropriate operator action, supervisory oversight, Dockets Discussed:
Tand procedure adherence. (Section 01.2; [POS: 1A, 3A, 3C - Adequate])
Dockts i
cused:Ter:
3C.
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pr!: 1A FUEL MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec: 3A Fuel movement activities on Unit 3 were conducted in a professional manner with adequate procedures and good Dockets Discussed:
adherence to procedures. (Section 04.1; (POS: 1A, 3A, 3C - Good])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
3C 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS PrI: 2A EQUIPMENT RESPONSE FOLLOWING UNIT 2 TRIP Sec:
Sec:
The plant equipment responded as expected to the November 3, 1998, Unit 2 reactor trip. (Section 01.3; [POS: 2A Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
- Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 2A TOP EQUIPMENT PROBLEM RESOLUTION PROCESS Sec:
Sec: 28 The Top Equipment Problem Resolution process has been fully implemented at Oconee and meets the Recovery Dockets Discussed:
Plan goals by functioning to bring about improvements in equipment reliability and operator work-arounds. (Section Ter: 5C 02.5, [POS: 2A, 2B, SC - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01 /1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 3B Preparations and training for significant Keowee hydro-electric plant testing were good. (Section 01.1; [POS: 3A, 3B Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3B QUESTINING ATTITUDE Sec:
Sec: 5C The good questioning attitude by a non-licensed operator regarding fuse labeling was seen as a positive. The Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
corrective actions taken to label the fuses was also seen as a positive. (Section 03.1; [POS: 3B, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 3C OCONEE RECOVERY PLAN TEMPORARY DEFENSES Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee's implementation of temporary defenses from the Oconee Recovery Plan for management Dockets Discussed:
Tobservations during non-outage times was detailed, met the objectives outlined in the Recovery Plan, and were Ter:
appropriately entered into the corrective action program. (Section 04.2; [POS: 3C, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS PrI: 5A INADEQUATE PROCEDURE Sec:
Sec:
An inadequate procedure resulted in the isolation of both trains of the Unit 2 Essential Siphon Vacuum System and Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
was considered a non-cited violation. (Section 08.1; [NCV: 3C - Poor; POS: 5A - Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5A MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 5B Licensee inspection of the Unit 3 low pressure injection pumps revealed several rotating element problems. Those were properly repaired and documented. The licensee plans to examine the other units' pumps as soon as practical.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section 02.4; [POS: 5A, 5B - Adequate])
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B PAST OPERABILITY EVALUATION Sec:
Sec: 5C The past operability evaluation performed on the reactor coolant makeup pump regarding the use of calculated.
reactor coolant pump seal return flow instead of actual flow showed proper analysis and resolution of the problem.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section 08.2; [POS: SB, SC - Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 5C Regarding a thermal insulation violation closeout, the licensee's corrective actions and closure materials were Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
complete and adequate. (Section 08.3; tPOS: 58, 5C - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC STR Pri: 1A RESPONSE FOLLOWING A UNIT 1 STANDBY BUS BREAKER RELAY FAILURE Sec:
Sec:
After a Unit 1 standby bus breaker relay failure, the operators and shift operations manager exercised sound judgement; were very cognizant of plant conditions; were aware of applicable Technical Specifications and Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
procedures; and controlled and coordinated the followup activities in an excellent manner. (Section 01.1; [POS: 1A 05000269 OCONEE 1
- Excellent])
11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC STR Pr: 1 B OPERATOR RESPONSES TO UNIT 2 MAIN TURBINE AND MAIN FEEDWATER PUMP TRIPS Sec:
Sec: 3A The operator responses to the November 3, 1998, Unit 2 main turbine and main feedwater pump trips followed by a Dockets Discussed:
reactor trip event were excellent. The operators were business like and methodical in their command and control Ter: 3B during the recovery. (Section 01.3; [POS: 18, 3A, 3B - Excellent])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: OPS NRC STR Pri: 3A LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5B The corrective action activities in troubleshooting, replacing the damaged cable associated with the November 3, Dockets Discussed:
- T1998, Unit 2 reactor trip, and the post-repair testing were excellent. (Section 01.3; [POS: 3A, 5B, SC - Excellent])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
SC 05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998.
1998010-01 Pr: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 1A Failure to Follow Procedure Results in Reactor Coolant System Inventory Loss (Section 01.2)
Sec:
Sec: 2B Failure to Follow Procedure Results in Reactor Coolant System Inventory Loss (Section 01.2)
Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 3A 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010-03 Pri: OPS NRC NCV Pr: 1A Inadequate Fuse Labeling Results in Standby Bus Inoperability (Section 03.1)
Sec:
Sec: 3A Inadequate Fuse Labeling Results in Standby Bus Inoperability - The failure to adequately label fuse blocks in the Dockets Discussed:
standby bus breakers and a lack of a questioning attitude on the part of the work control senior reactor operator Ter:
resulted in inoperability of the standby busses and was identified as a non-cited violation. (Section 03.1; [NCV: 1A, 05000269 OCONEE 1 3A - Poor])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
14 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39.
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area
.ID Type Codes Item Description 11/28/1998 1998010-04 PrI: OPS NRC NCV Pri: 3C Inadequate Procedure Results In Valve Mispositioning (Section 08.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Inadequate Procedure Results in Valve Mispositioning - An inadequate procedure resulted in the isolation of both trains of the Unit 2 Essential Siphon Vacuum System and was considered a non-cited violation. (Section 08.1; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[NCV: 3C - Poor; POS: 5A - Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 PrI: OPS NRC NEG PrI: 1B ELECTRICAL PENETRATION SEAL REPAIR Sec: MAINT Sec: 2B On November 3, 1998, an incorrect repair of a electrical penetration fire sealant resulted in a direct current ground Dockets Discussed:
that caused inadvertent main feedwater pump and main turbine trips, with an ensuing Unit 2 reactor trip. Inspector 0500027 OicOseE: 2Ter:
3B followup of this issue will be performed in the closeout of the associated licensee event report. (Section 01.3; 05000270 OCONEE 2
[NEG: 18B, 28, 3B - Poor]))
10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS Licensee NEG Pri: 2A MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 3A A direct current ground on the safety-related power supply for all three units resulted from a failed cable, induced Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
from repair work on a valve. (Section 02.7; [NEG: 2A, 3A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 4A REACTOR BUILDING SPRAY SYSTEM Sec:
Sec:
The lack of a calculation for operation of the reactor building spray system with suction from the borated water Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
storage tank resulted in an operable, but degraded, system. (Section 02.4; [NEG: 4A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A CONTROL ROOM INSTRUMENT PROBLEMS Sec:
Sec: 28 The management and reduction of workable Control Room Instrument Problems met the Recovery Plan goals. The DoktsDsuse:philosophy change to ensure control room instruments received increased awareness and tieyrepair wsgo DocketsTer:
3C (Section 02.5; [POS:
A, 28, 3C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: Ops NRC NOS Pri: 4A UNIT 3 REDUCED INVENTORY OPERATIONS Sec:
Sec: 3A Unit 3 reduced inventory operations were completed properly with appropriate operator action, good supervisory Dockets Discussed:
oversight, and good procedure adherence. (Section 01.2; [POS:
A, 3A, 3C - Good])
Ter: 3C 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 5A A direct current ground on the safety-related power supply for all three units was resolved prior to a critical evolution Dockts Dscused:(i.e.,
the Unit 3 refueling drain to mid reactor coolant loop level). Licensee management placed the drain down on DocketsTer:
5C hold until the ground was found. (Section 02.
[POS: 2, A, 5C Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS PrI: 48 CONTROL ROD MOBILITY PROBLEMS Sec:
Sec: SB The licensee has adequately reviewed recent control rod mobility problems. Historically, this review process has Dockets Discussed:
been ongoing. The licensee plans to replace the mechanisms over the three series of refueling outages (Section 9Ter:
02.6; (POS: 4B, 5B - Adequate])
050002690OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: SB LEE STATION PROCEDURES AND KEOWEE LOCKOUT INSTRUCTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C The corrective actions for the implementation of Lee Station procedures and Keowee lockout instructions were Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
appropriate and the overall actions taken by the licensee were good. (Section 08.2; [POS: 5B, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 58 LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec: 5C The investigative report regarding the failure to perform an operability test of a 4160 volt breaker was thorough and Dockets Discussed:
the corrective actions to prevent recurrence presented in the response letter were adequate. The immediate actions 05 6 DicuNeE: 1Ter:
were timely and the long-term actions have been completed. (Section 08.3; [POS: 5B - Good, 5C - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pr: 4B DEGRADED REACTOR BUILDING SPRAY.SYSTEM Sec: ENG Sec: SC The operability evaluation and compensatory measures for degraded operation of the reactor building spray system with suction from the borated water storage tank addressed relevant safety concerns. (Section 02.4; [POS: 48, 5C Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
- Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
16 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/17/1998 1998009 PrI: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec: ENG Sec: 5C The licensee's actions to resolve a potential for not meeting a reactor coolant system Technical Specification Dockets Discussed:
Ttemperature limit were complete and thorough. (Section 08.4; (POS: SB, SC - Good])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec: MAINT Sec:
Licensee actions in resolution of a March 1997 control rod drive short circuit induced reactor trip were adequate.
(Section 08.1; [POS: SC -Adequate])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000269 OCONEE I 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 1A POOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEM OPERATIONS AND MATERIAL PERSONNEL Sec:
Sec: 3A Poor communications between operations and material personnel resulted in tape remaining on the stem of an Dockets Discussed:
operable safety-related low pressure injection valve for three days. This was considered a weakness in Ter:
communications between site organizations. (Section 04.1, [lA, 3A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC NEG Pri: 28 Operability of both trains of the essential siphon vacuum system on U2.
Sec:
Sec:
The inoperability of both trains of the essential siphon vacuum system on Unit 2 was due to a procedure weakness Dockts Dscused:
er:
that resulted in a mispositioned valve (Recovery Plan Item DB4). (Section 01.5, [283 - Poor])
Dockets Discussed:
Tr 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A Unit I Shutdown Sec:
Sec: 38 The Unit 1 shutdown was performed in a controlled fashion with good command and control. (Section 01.3, [1A, 38 Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: A Pre-job briefs to support return to service Unit 3 auxiliary fan coolers Sec:
Sec: 38 Pre-job briefs to support return to service of the Unit 3 auxiliary fan coolers were good in that they contained appropriate detail and stressed procedure adherence (Recovery Plan Item DB8). (Section 01.4,
- 52A, 3[
Good])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 3 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,FollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 3B The Unit 1 startup from a forced outage was performed effectively. The operators' responses to annunciators, monitoring of parameters, supervisor control, the use of procedures, communications, and management oversight Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
were good. (Section 01.6, [lA, 3B - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 PrI: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1A The recognition and response by the operators to a failure of main feedwater while shutdown.
Sec:
Sec: 5A The recognition and response by the operators to a failure of main feedwater while shutdown, and the resolution Dockets Discussed:
were considered timely and thorough. (Section 08.5, [iA, 5A, 5C - Good])
Ter: 5C 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 1B Unit 1 return to power operations Sec:
Sec:
During the Unit 1 return to power operations, the licensee adequately responded to a condensate air ejector Dockets Discussed:
Tradiation monitor alarm. This showed a marked improvement over a past occurrence, which resulted in a non-cited Ter:
violation. (Section 01.6, [1B -Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 4B COMPENSATORY ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO WATER HAMMER CONCERNS Sec:
Sec: 5A The compensatory actions established in response to the licensee's identification of another water hammer scenario identified during a Generic Letter 96-06 review were adequate (Recovery Plan Item DB8).
(Section 01.5, [4B, 5A Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 4B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5B The evaluation and followup actions established by the licensee in response to lack of oil in a reactor building spray Dockets Discussed:
Ter pump were adequate. (Section 01.5, [48, 5B, SC - Adequate])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
5C 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 5C The engineering. evaluation to support the return to service of the Unit 3 auxiliary fan coolers was adequate Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Recovery Plan Item D8). (Section 01.4, [4B, 5C -Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 4C Licensee's activities Involving the Technical Specification change and administrative control Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's activities involving the Technical Specification change and administrative controls in place to require Dockets Discussed:
three high pressure injection pumps to be operable above 350 degrees F were adequate. (Section 08.1, [4C D
Ter:
Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5A Potential inoperability of the essential siphon vacuum system Sec:
Sec: 58 Once the potential inoperability of the essential siphon vacuum system was recognized, the licensee took rapid Dockets Discussed:
action to return the system to readiness and made appropriate notifications to the NRC (Recovery Plan Item DB4).
Ter: 5C (Section 01.5, [SA, 5B, 5C - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE I 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B Analysis performed to ascertain RBS operability Sec:
Sec: SC The analysis performed to ascertain reactor building sump operability, causes of discovery, and resolution were Dockets Discussed:
timely and complete. (Section 08.2, [5B, 5C - Adequate])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B Discovery and subsequent corrective actions for failure to perform LPI flow Sec:
Sec: 5C The discovery and subsequent corrective actions for a failure to perform a low pressure injection flow instrument Dockets Discussed:
Tsurveillance were timely and thorough. (Section 08.3, [5B, SC -Adequate])
05 6 DicuNeE: 1Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 050002700OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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-PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C Following the inspection and recognition of the significance of the failure to install cotter pins on main steam safety Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
valves, the licensee took prompt and thorough corrective measures. (Section 08.4, [5B, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: SC The resolution and corrective action in response to an inadequate procedure for voltage regulator adjustment were Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
timely and thorough. (Section 08.6, [5B, 5C - Adequate])
05000269TCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: OPS NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee's analysis and resolution of the issues related to the May 3, 1997, Unit 3 high pressure injection event Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
were timely and thorough. (Section 08.7, [5B, 5C - Good])
050002690 CONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999
- 1999005, Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: 2A UNIT 1 MAIN STEAM RELIEF VALVE PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec:
During a recheck, several Unit 1 main steam relief valves were found out-of-tolerance within two days of their last D adjustment. Further NRC review of this issue will be performed during review of the associated LER. (Section Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
M1.3; [NEG - 2A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B KEOWEE HYDRO-ELECTRIC PLANT OUTAGE Sec:
Sec: 48 The Keowee Hydro-Electric Plant outage was well planned; was well coordinated; and had management, Dockets Discussed:
supervisory, and technical support. The applicable Technical Specifications and Selected Licensee Commitments Ter:
were adhered to at all times. (Section M1.2; [POS - 3A, 4B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005-08 Pri: MAINT Licensee NCV Pr: 2B FaIlure to Complete QPT Surveillance in Required Time (Section M8.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Complete QPT Surveillance in Required Time - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to perform a manual quadrant power tilt surveillance within the required surveillance interval during a planned Unit 1 computer Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
outage. (Section M8.1; [NCV - 2B])
0S000269 OCONEE 1 Item Type (Compliance, Followup,Other), From 10/01/1 998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Perform Snubber Surveillance Within the Allowed interval - A non-cited violation was identified for failure Discussed:
to perform required surveillances on some Unit 2 snubbers. This failure was attributed to inadequate controls on the Dockets DTer:
snubber surveillance program. (Section M8.2; [NCV - 2B])
05000270 OCONEE 2 08/14/1999 1999005-10 Pri: MAINT Licensee NCV.
Pri: 2B Inadequate Procedure Results in Missed Surveillance (Section M8.3)
Sec:
Sec:
Inadequate Procedure Results in Missed Surveillance - A non-cited violation was identified for a Unit 1 snubber Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
which exceeded its surveillance interval due to an inappropriate procedure change. (Section M8.3; [NCV - 2B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: 3B MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec:
Maintenance personnel did not fully understand the design and operation of the data acquisition computer for Radiation Indicating Alarm 31 and as a result went to the wrong computer to troubleshoot it. (Section M7.1; [NEG Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
- 31) 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: 5B DOCUMENTATION OF LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C The problem investigation process report on the data acquisition computer for Radiation Indicating Alarm 31 did not Dockets Discussed:
T.r fully document all corrective actions taken to improve troubleshooting of the computer. (Section M7.1; [NEG - 5B, Dockts Dscused:Ter.
SC]
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B INSERVICE INSPECTION AND ONCE THROUGH STEAM GENERATOR EDDY CURRENT EXAMINATIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's inservice inspection and once through steam generator eddy current examinations were conducted in a conservative manner. Results of inspections and resolutions to identified problems were given appropriate Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
reviews. (Section M1.2; [POS - 2B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Prl: 3A ROUTINE AND OUTAGE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec:
Routine and outage maintenance activities were completed thoroughly and professionally. (Section M1.1; [POS Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: SC In general, problem identification reports reviewed were clear and appropriately completed. (Section M7.1; [POS Dockets Discussed:
Te:
SB, 5C])
05000269 OCCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec:
The evaluation of problems identified in a problem investigation process report on the software used to calibrate Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
nuclear instrumentation did not clearly address all the issues raised. (Section M1.2; [NEG - 5B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pr: 2B SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHMENT Sec:
Sec: 3A The licensee properly followed the procedure; met the surveillance requirement; and, with a minor exception, Dockets Discussed:
generally adhered to software administrative controls during a Unit 2 nuclear instrument calibration. (Section M1.2; Te:
[POS - 2B. 3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003-03 Pri: MAINT NRC NCV PrI: 4B Failure to Follow Procedures for Storage of QA-1 Materials (Section E3.1)
Sec:
Sec: 4C Failure to Follow Procedures for Storage of QA-1 Materials - A non-cited violation was identified for examples of Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
failure to follow procedures for storage of QA-1 materials. (Section E3.1; [NCV - 48, 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: 2B' KEOWEE HYDRO UNIT AIR OPERATED CIRCUIT BREAKER Sec:
Sec:
Omission of a routinely performed post-maintenance trending/adjustment of the Keowee Hydro Unit air operated Dockts Dscused:
er:
circuit breaker pressure regulators is considered to be a weakness. (Section M1.3; [NEG: 283])
Dockets Discussed:
Tr 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 4A Pressurizer heater requirements for standby shutdown facility operability were not clearly documented in the
'Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, Technical Specifications (TS), Improved TS, and plant procedures. (Section Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
M3.1; [NEG: 2B, 4A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pri: 4C HYDROGEN TANK RUPTURE DISC FAILURE Sec:
Sec:
The lack of recognition of industry events concerning hydrogen tank rupture disc failures, reflected a potential Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
weakness in the licensee's Operating Experience Feedback Program. (Section M2.1; [NEG: 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: IC FIRE BRIGADE PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec: 3A The fire brigade response and followup actions to isolate the area and use additional safety personnel for the Dockets Discussed:
blowdown of the hydrogen tank were excellent. (Section M2.1; [POS: iC, 3A, 3B])
Ter: 3B 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pr: 2A RECOVERY PLAN ACTIVITIES REGARDING MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec:
The licensee has adequately completed or scheduled Recovery Plan activities regarding material condition and housekeeping. (Section M1.4; [POS: 2A])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pr: 2B MECHANICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Sec:
Sec:
Mechanical and Instrumentation troubleshooting procedures met the intent of the Recovery Plan. (Section M1.5:
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[POS: 2B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 23 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B MANAGEMENT'S DECISION TO CHANGE OUT VALVE ACTUATOR Sec:
Sec: 4B Management's decision to change out the actuator on valve 1 HP-27 due to a degrading trend (prior to actual failure)
Dockets Discussed:
Twas conservative. This indicated proper concern for degrading equipment trends. (Section M1.2; [POS: 2B, 4B])
Do s DiCusEd: 1Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 2 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING FOLLOWUP TO HYDROGEN DISC RUPTURE Sec:
Sec: 4B The maintenance and engineering followup to analyze and resolve future problems with the hydrogen rupture discs Dockets Discussed:
by the installation of minor modifications to prevent water intrusion was good. (Section M2.1; [POS: 2B, 4B, 5C])
Ter: SC 05000269 OCONEE 1 050002700OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 PrI: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 3A MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Sec:
Sec:
The work to change out the 1 HP-27 valve actuator was well planned with good communications between operations and maintenance and completed well before the expiration of the Technical Specification limiting condition for Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
operation. (Section M1.2; [POS: 3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 3C PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH SPENT FUEL DRY CASK AND RELATED ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec: 3A The procedures used for the spent fuel dry cask and related activities were adequate to provide the details for craft Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
personnel to conduct work. The licensee resolved the problems encountered. (Section M1.6; [POS: 3C, 3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001-01 Pri: MAINT NRC NCV Pri: 3A Failure to Follow Procedure for Obtaining Spare Parts (Section M8.1)
Sec:
Sec: 38 The inspectors identified a non-cited violation for failure to follow material control procedures when obtaining spare Dockets Discussed:
parts for use on the station auxiliary service water pump. This failure resulted from a lack of knowledge of the parts Ter:
specification process. (Section M8.1; [NCV: 3A, 3B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec:
Sec:
Stroke Time Each MOV to Its Safety Position(s) - The inspectors identified a non-cited violation for failure to require motor operated valve (MOV) stroke time measurements in both directions for MOVs with active safety functions in Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
both the open and closed directions. (Section M8.4; [NCV: 2B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 1C COLD WEATHER PREPARATIONS Sec:
Sec: 2B The general cold weather preparations for electrical trace and electrical space heating systems were Dockets Discussed:
comprehensive, identified the electrical heating equipment required by the program, and gave instructions on 0500026 OscOseE: 1Ter:
adjusting the heating control equipment. The controlling procedure for cold weather electrical heating protection and 05000269 OCONEE 1 the work activities were good. (Section M1.2; [POS: IC, 2B - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2A MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec: 2B The licensee has made large strides in improving general plant conditions by implementing and carrying out a material condition upgrade and repair effort. Further repairs and upgrades have been discussed, but the licensee Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
has yet to produce a scope definition or schedule of future repairs (Recovery Plan Item SE1). (Section M1.4; [POS:
05000269 OCONEE 1 2A, 28 - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/1 6/1S999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC POS P: 28 Mechanical and instrumentation trouble shooting procedures met the intent of the Recovery Plan. With one Sec:
Sec:
Mechanical and instrumentation trouble shooting procedures met the intent of the Recovery Plan. With one exception, the procedures were implemented properly. Recovery Plan Item TD5 remains open. (Section M1.3; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[POS: 2B - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Prl: 2B INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAM Sec:
Sec:
The proper valves had been selected for the inservice testing program and justifications for test deferrals were Dockets Discussed:
acceptable. (Section M3.2; (POS: 2B - Adequate])
05 6 Oi c O se E: 1Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 CONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance, Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
25 of 59Sa 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region 11 By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT Licensee POS Pri: 5A KEOWEE MAINTENANCE Sec:
Sec: 5C A non-cited violation was identified for an earlier failure to have quality control verification of safety-related Keowee Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
work involving transformer tap position alterations. (Section M8.1; [NCV: 3A - Poor; POS: 5A, 5C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC WK Prl: 1C COLD WEATHER PREPARATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: 2B Weaknesses were identified in the cold weather preparation program. The area heaters in the plant steam heating Dockets Discussed:
system were not tested prior to the onset of cold weather. Turbine building louvers were not verified as closed prior Ter: 3C to cold weather. (Section M1.2; [WEAK: IC, 2B, 3C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: MAINT NRC WK Pri: 2A MATERIAL CONDITION OF THE PLANT HEATING SYSTEM Sec:
Sec: 2B The material condition of the plant heating system was considered poor after testing identified 8 out of 29 heaters as inoperable with the majority in one area of the Unit 3 turbine building basement. (Section M1.2; [WEAK: 2A, 2B Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Poor))
050.00269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011-06 Pri: MAINT NRC NCV Pri: 3A Failure to Follow Procedure (Section M8.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Follow Procedure (Section M8.1)
A non-cited violation was identified for an earlier failure to have quality control verification of safety-related Keowee work involving transformer tap position alterations. (Section M8.1; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[NCV: 3A - Poor; POS: SA, 5C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC NEG Pr: 2A SYNCHROZINATION CHECKING RELAYS Sec:
Sac:
The synchronization checking relays were in poor condition and contributed to a standby bus breaker failure.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section M1.3; [NEG: 2A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 26 of 59 10/1-211999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS PrI: 2A EMERGENCY POWER SWITCHING LOGIC TESTS Sec:
Sec: 3A The performance of the emergency power switching logic tests was good and the Keowee units did not mechanically Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
overspeed trip when electrically tripped from 68 megawatts each. (Section M1.1; [POS: 2A, 3A - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998.
1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B CORRECTIVE MEASURES - OCONEE RECOVERY PLAN MANAGEMENT BACKLOG Sec:
Sec:
Corrective measures implemented as a part of the Oconee Recovery Plan Work Management Backlog issue were Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
effectively implemented. (Section M8.1; [POS: 2B - Good])
050002690 CCNEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B CORRECTIVE MEASURES - OCONEE RECOVERY PLAN OUTAGE READINESS Sec:
Sec:
Corrective measures implemented as a part of the Oconee Recovery Plan Outage Readiness issue were effectively Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
implemented. (Section M8.2; [POS: 2B - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B INSERVICE INSPECTION ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec: 3A The results of the scheduled and augmented inservice inspection activities reviewed provided clear status of the Dockets Discussed:
components acceptability for continued service. This completes the NRC review of the Oconee Inservice Inspection Ter:
Defense Plan. (Section M1.4; [POS: 2B, 3A - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B EDDY CURRENT EXAMINATION ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec: 3A The licensee's eddy current examination activities were conducted in a conservative manner, with several levels of review during data analysis. (Section M1.5; [POS: 2B, 3A - Good])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowup,Other), From 10/0 1/1 998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 27 of 59S 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 3A MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT 3 CORE FLOOD CHECK VALVES Sec:
Sec: 3B Overall, maintenance on the Unit 3 core flood check valves was good as evidenced by procedure availability at the work site and the proper control of replacement parts. The use of vendor personnel to perform maintenance Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
increased the experience level of the work force. (Section M1.2; [POS: 3A, 3B - Good])
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 4B CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 4C The followup action plan and the initiation of a minor modification to address the failed synchronization relay, which Dockets Discussed:
caused a failure of a breaker in the standby bus, were appropriate to address this degraded material condition.
Ter:
(Section M1.3; [POS: 48, 4C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: MAINT NRC STR Pri: 3A REPAIR ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec: 3C The repair activities, established contingencies, the use of thermography, and supervisory oversight for a rectifier Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
cooling water leak repair on the Unit 2 generator was excellent. (Section M1.1; [POS: 3A, 3C - Excellent])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Prl: MAINT NRC WK Pri: 2B UNIT 3 CORE FLOOD CHECK VALVES REPAIR PROCEDURES Sec:
Sec:
The procedure for assembly and disassembly of the Unit 3 core flood check valves contained some weaknesses in Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
the instructions for removing and installing the bonnet and for installing the disc. (Section M1.2; (WEAK: 2B - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998
.1998010-05 Pri: MAINT NRC VIO IV Pr: 4B Inadequate Corrective Action Concerning Removal of Lagging Adhesive from Stainless Steel Piping and Com@
Sec:
Sec: SB Inadequate Corrective Action Concerning Removal of Lagging Adhesive from Stainless Steel Piping and Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 5C Components (Section M8.3) 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pr: 2B REPAIR ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec:
The licensee carefully followed procedure and used good parts control during the.seal injection of the Unit 2 steam generator feedwater risers. (Section M1.2; [PQS: 2B - Good Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000270 OCONEE 2 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
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Sec:
The database specified in the fluid leak management program directive was not yet fully developed. However, the Dockets Discussed:
fluid leak management program directive, catch containers, and database tools met the objective of the Oconee Ter:
Recovery Plan. (Section M2.1; [POS: 2B - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 5A FAILURE TO INCLUDE ADEQUATE GUIDANCE FOR EDDY CURRENT ANALYSTS Sec:
Sec: 5B The licensee identified failure to include adequate guidance for eddy current analysts and the failure to correctly Dockets Discussed:
analyze eddy current data resulted in a non-cited violation for returning steam generators to service with defective Ter: SC tubes. (Section M8.1; [POS: 5A, 5B, SC - Adequate; NCV: 2A, 2B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 5B CONTROL OF MODIFICATIONS Sec:
. Sec: 5C The analysis and resolution of several examples concerning inadequate control of modifications was timely and Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
thorough. (Section M8.2; [POS: 58, 5C - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C Actions taken by the licensee regarding full thread engagement on packing retaining nuts were timely and complete.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section M8.3; [POS: SB, SC - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec: 5C The corrective actions taken by the licensee regarding a violation for the failure to establish and implement procedures were timely and thorough. (Section M8.6; [POS: SB, 5C - Good])
Dockets Discussed:
Tar:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009-01 Pri: MAINT Licensee NCV Pri: 2A Steam Generators Returned to Service With Defective Tubes (Section M8.1)
Sec:
Sec: 2B The licensee identified failure to include adequate guidance for eddy current analysts and the failure to correctly analyze eddy current data resulted in a non-cited violation for returning steam generators to service with defective Dockats Discussed:
Ter:
tubes. (Section M8. 1; [POS: SA, SB, SC - Adequate; NCV: 2A, 2B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 0t000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance, Followup,Other), From 10/01/1 998 To 09/30/1 999
Page: 29 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 5B KEOWEE GUIDE BEARING OIL SYSTEM VALVES TESTING Sec: ENG Sec: 5C The licensee's analysis of the failure to add an in-service test for the Keowee guide bearing oil system valves Dockets Discussed:
.resulted in a self-initiated, broader review of problems with the surveillance scheduling process. Resolution of the 05000269 OCONEE 1 Ter:
specific issue was timely and appropriate. (Section M8.5; [POS: 5B, 5C - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: MAINT NRC POS Pri: 2B INSERVICE INSPECTION AND STEAM GENERATOR EXAMINATIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's plans for inservice inspection and steam generator examinations during the Fall 1998, Unit 3 refueling outage were comprehensive (Recovery Plan Item SE8). (Section M3.1, [2B - Good])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Engine 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A UPDATE OF UPDATED FINAL SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT Sec:
Sec: 4B The licensee's annual reports of updates to the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and changes made pursuant Dockets Discussed:
to 10 CFR 50.59 met regulatory requirements and were a significant improvement over previous submittals.
Ter:
(Section E3.1; [POS - 4A, 4B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005-11 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Pri: 3A Inadequate Procedure Resulted in a Reactor Trip (Section E8.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Inadequate Procedure Resulted in a Reactor Trip - A non-cited violation was identified for an inadequate procedure Dockets Discussed:
Tduring repairs to a fire barrier. A reactor trip occurred as a result of this inadequate procedure. (Section E8.1; [NCV 05000270 OCONEE 2 T
07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC MISC Pri: 4A THE YEAR 2000 CHECKLIST Sec:
Sec: 4C The Year 2000 checklist, per Temporary Instruction 2515/141, was completed. Overall the Year 2000 project is 100 Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
percent complete and the contingency plan is nearly 100 percent completed. (Section E8.3; [MISC - 4B, 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Prl: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 1A EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM RETEST REVIEW Sec:
Sec: 3A Problems identified during the testing of the emergency power system were examples of poor pretest reviews and Dockets Discussed:
T walkdowns of a new procedure. (Section El.1; [NEG -.1A, 3A])
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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30 of 59 10/12/199908:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 1A.
OPERATOR PERFORMANCE DURING EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM TEST Sec:
Sec: 3A During the emergency power system tests, the operators exhibited a good awareness of plant system configurations Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
and the effect of testing on systems in operating alignments. (Section E1.1; [POS - 1A, 3A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B LICENSEE'S WALKDOWN INSPECTIONS FOR COATINGS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's walkdown inspections for coatings were adequate to plan and prioritize coating repair activities to be Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
completed during the current Unit 1 refueling outage. (Section E2.1; [POS -48])
.05000269 OCONEE 1 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4C UNIT 1 VERTICAL TENDONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's program for evaluation of the presence of water in the Unit 1 vertical tendons was comprehensive.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section E2.2; [POS - 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTION ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's resolution of the Unit 1 problems and repairs to the Unit 1 tendons were completed in a timely Dockets Discussed:
T:
manner. (Section E2.2; [POS - SC])
Dockts Dscused:Ter.
05000269 OCONEE 1 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 1C CONTROL OF PARTS AND CONSUMABLES Sec:
Sec: 1C A weakness was identified in the licensee's program for control of parts and consumables. (Section E8.1; [WEAK Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
2B, 4C))
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004-03 Pri: ENG Licensee NCV Pri: 4C Failure to Maintain Records Documenting Repairs to Containment Vessel Liner (Section E2.1)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Maintain Records Documenting Repairs to Containment Vessel Liner - A non-cited violation was Dockets Discussed:
identified for failure of the licensee to maintain quality'records documenting repairs to the Units I and 3 containment Ter:
vessel liner repairs. (Section E2.1; [NCV - 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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31 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39.United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 07/03/1999 1999004-04 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Pri: 5B Failure to Initiate Corrective Actions to Remove Water from the Units 2 and 3 Vertical Tendons (Section E2.2)
Sec:
Sec: 4C Failure to Initiate Corrective Actions to Remove Water from the Units 2 and 3 Vertical Tendons - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to document, evaluate, and initiate corrective actions to resolve the presence of Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
water in the Units 2 and 3 vertical tendons. (Section E2.2; [NCV - 5B, 4C])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004-05 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Pri: 2B Failure to Perform Inspection of Unit 3 Safety Related Coatings (Section E8.2)
Sec:
Sec:
Failure to Perform Inspection of Unit 3 Safety Related Coatings - A non-cited violation was identified for failure to Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
inspect and document inspection of the Unit 3 reactor building Service Level I coatings. (Section E8.2; [NCV - 2B])
05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 2A STANDBY SHUTDOWN FACILITY (SSF) MATERIAL CONDITION Sec:
Sec:
In the lowest level of the Standby Shutdown Facility (SSF), the inspectors observed white stains in a horizontal line Dockets Discussed:
on the concrete wall resulting from apparent concrete leaching due to ground water seepage through the wall at a D Ter:
construction joint. The condition is being tracked but no date is currently specified for repair action. Additionally the 05000269 OCONEE 1 NRC inspectors observed several examples of concrete spalling on concrete trench covers of the cable trench from 05000270 OCONEE 2 the SSF to the plant. The inspectors recognized that the applicant had identified both deteriorating conditions and 05000287 OCONEE 3 documented them, but observed that years have passed without actual corrective action being taken.
04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 4C LICENSEE RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION Sec:
Sec:
During review of license renewal documentation for the selected systems the team identified several minor Dockts Dscused:
er:
documentation discrepancies Dockets Discussed:
Tr
.05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pr: 4C EMERGENCY FEEDWATER SYSTEM DESIGN FUNCTION Sec:
Sec:
In reviewing the Emergency Feedwater System the team found that a design function to provide flow through piping and valves between units had not been considered during licensee renewal scoping.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 4C SPENT FUEL POOL COOLING Sec:
Sec:
The team expressed the view that the function of spent fuel pool cooling, and the postulated plant events of loss of decay heat removal and pipe rupture should have been addressed in the mechanical scoping process for license Docet Dscssd:Ter:
renewal. These omissions are examples of a larger issue on scoping adequacy which is currently being reviewed for 05000269 OCONEE 1 resolution by the NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR).
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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32 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2A WALKDOWN INSPECTIONS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Sec:
Sec:
The walkdown inspections found the mechanical systems to be well maintained and in good condition.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2A TOUR OFINTAKE STRUCTURE, STANDBY SHUTDOWN FACILITY, 230 KV SWITCHYARD AND KEOWEE DAM Sec:
Sec:
The inspectors toured the Intake Structure, Standby Shutdown Facility, 230 KV Switchyard, and the Keowee dam Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
and Power House. The structures were found to be in acceptable condition.
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 4C MECHANICAL SCOPING AND SCREENING PROCESS Sec:
Sec:
The mechanical scoping and screening process was conducted as described in the applicant's License Renewal Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Application.
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4C THE SCOPING AND SCREENING PROCESS FOR STRUCTURES Sec:
Sec:
The team concluded that the scoping and screening process for structures was conducted conservatively as Dockets Discussed:
described in the License Renewal Application.
Te r 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/30/1999 1999011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4C' THE OCONEE GENERIC ELECTRICAL COMMODITY GROUP SCOPING METHOD Sec:
Sec:
The Oconee generic electrical commodity group scoping method was acceptable and addressed all electrical Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
cormodity groups in 10CFR54 and NEI 95-10.
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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33 of 59 10/1211999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 4A LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 50-269/99-01 Sec:
Sec: 58 License Event Report 50-269/99-01 was not completely accurate in describing the emergency feedwater system Dockets Discussed:
licensing basis and design, nor did it address the safety significance of increased reliance on manual actions in Ter:
place of automatic actions. The licensee had dissenting comments on this issue (Section E8.1, X1; [NEG - 4A, 5B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2B PARTIAL DISCHARGE TESTING OF THE UNDERGROUND CABLES FROM THE KEOWEE STATION Sec:
Sec: 4C Partial discharge testing of the underground cables from the Keowee station was easily understood, covered Dockets Discussed:
sufficient parameters to make well informed decisions, and proved to be an effective method of measuring and Ter:
locating cable degradation. (Section E2.1; [POS - 2B, 4C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2B POST-MODIFICATION/POST-MAINTENANCE TESTING INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec: 5B The licensee's implementation of the post-modificati on/post-maintenance testing initiative was consistent with the Dockts iscused Ter 5C scope and goals specified for this recovery plan item. An action plan and schedule has been developed for Docketsimplementation of the remaining corrective actions. (Section E2.2; [POS - 2, 5, C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pr: 4C CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DEFICIENCIES Sec:
Sec: SC Near term corrective actions developed for configuration management deficiencies were poorly implemented.
Dockets Discussed:
Changes to Section 4.0 of the Configuration Management Improvement Team Charter were not evaluated for effect Ter:
on interim resolutions, nor the effectiveness of recurrence controls to be implemented by long-term corrective 05000269 OCONEE 1 actions. (Section E7.2; [NEG: 4C, SC])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B KEOWEE AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS Sec:
Sec:
The engineering evaluation of the problems with the Keowee air circuit breakers demonstrated a good safety Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
assessment attitude and adequate technical support. (Section E2.1; [POS: 4B])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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.By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 02/27/1999 1999001 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5C The licensee satisfactorily established the cause, evaluated the current and past operability, and provided appropriately conservative corrective actions for difficulties experienced in opening emergency feedwater crossover Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
valves FDW-313 and -314. Overall, the licensee's resolution of the difficulties experienced in opening the 05000269 OCONEE 1 emergency feedwater crossover valves was considered good. (Section E7.1; [POS: 5B, SC])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/27/1999 1999001-05 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Prl: 48 Three Examples of Failure to Meet the Requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criterion XVI (Section E8.1)
Sec:
Sec: 5C Three Examples of Failure to Meet the Requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criterion XVI - The inspectors Dockets Discussed:
identified. a non-cited violation concerning three examples of failure to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50,
.Ter:
Appendix B, Criterion XVI. (Section E8.1; [NCV: 4B, 5C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 02/12/1999 02014-98552 Pri: ENG NRC VIO IV Pri: 4A Inadequate 10 CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluations (Section X2) (Reference RT 99-02)
Sec:
Sec: 4C A violation was identified for failure to perform an adequate safety evaluations for changes to emergency operating Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
procedures related to providing alternate emergency power to a high pressure injection pump.
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998005-01 Pri: ENG NRC VIO IV Pri: 4B INADEQUATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH ENG Sec:
Sec: 5C The inspectors identified a corrective action violation regarding lack of quality assurance review of engineering Dockets Discussed:
Te instructions for minor and temporary modifications. The licensee had identified this low level problem approximately Ter:
two years earlier but instances of lack of review have continued. (Section 07.1, [5C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Prl: 2A CONFIGURATION CONTROL Sec:
Sec: 3A Dismantling of a vent louver on the essential siphon vacuum building for the power path, required to be closed Dockets Discussed:during cold weather, was not detected by installers orbuilding users as a configuration control problem on support DocetsDisussd:Ter:
48 systems important to safety. This was considered a weakness. (Section E2.1", [WEAK: 2A, 3A, 38 - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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35 of 59 10/1211999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 PrI: ENG NRC NEG Prl: 4A CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec: 4C The licensee's implementation of the Configuration Management initiative was not consistent with the scope, schedule, and goals described in the Recovery Plan. All of the near term corrective actions defined in Revision 2 of Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 5C the Configuration Management Improvement Team charter were not completed by the November 1, 1998, date 05000269 OCONEE 1 specified in the charter. Also, some of the interim measures previously implemented to prevent Engineering 05000270 OCONEE 2 configuration management issues had been discontinued. (Section E2.6; [NEG: 4A,4C,5C - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pr: ENG NRC NEG Pr: 48 PROBLE INVESTIGATION PROCESS (PIP) REPORT BACKLOG Sec:
Sec: 5C The Problem Investigation Process (PIP) report backlog categorized as Management Exceptions was not included in Dockets Discussed:
Tthe licensee's scope, schedule, and goals for implementation of Recovery Plan Item SA1: Corrective Action PIP Ter:
Activity Backlog. The inspectors concluded that implementation of the Management Exception backlog was not 05000269 OCONEE 1 adequate because the criteria for Management Exception items did not consider priority based on the significance of 05000270 OCONEE 2 the problem or technical justification as demonstrated by the untimely resolution of the PIPs reviewed during this inspection (Recovery Plan Item SAl). (Section E2.4; [NEG: 4B,5C - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pr: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 5C PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's implementation of the Problem Investigation Process Quality Improvements (Root Cause Quality)
Dockets Discussed:
initiative was not consistent with the scope, schedule, and goals described in the Plan. No feedback or mechanism Ter:
for feedback was provided from the 16 point root cause quality check to the root cause evaluators as described in 05000269 OCONEE 1 the Root Cause Improvement Plan. Performance goals described in the Plan were not met. (Section E7.1; [NEG:
05000270 OCONEE 2 5C - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2B THE KEOWEE EMERGENCY POWER AND ENGINEERED SAFEGUARDS TEST Sec:
Sec: 3A The Keowee Emergency Power and Engineered Safeguards test was performed well with the test meeting Dockets Discussed:
acceptance criteria. (Section E2.2: [POS: 2B, 3A, 4B - Good])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
48 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 3A FREEZE PROTECTION Sec:
Sec: 4A The survey and analysis of the historical outside temperature data and.using the information to develop freeze protection requirements for the essential siphon vacuum system was good. (Section E2.1; [POS: 3A, 4A, 4B Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 36 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 3A FREEZE PROTECTION Sec:
Sec: 4B The same type of analysis was applied to verify the adequacy of existing freeze protection equipment used at Dockets Discussed:
Ter Oconee. (Section E2.1; [POS: 3A, 4B -Adequate])
. o5 s D iC u E d: 1T e r:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 46 SELF INITIATED TECHNICAL AUDIT.
Sec:
Sec: 5C The licensee's implementation of the high pressure injection (HPI)/low pressure injection Self-Initiated Technical Audit System Review, which was the second phase of the HPI System Review initiative, was consistent with the Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
scope and goals described in the Recovery Plan. Although all of the original corrective actions were not completed 05000269 OCONEE 1 by the December 31. 1998, target date, the remaining items had action plans and were scheduled for completion 05000270 OCONEE 2 (Recovery Plan Item D2 - closed). (Section E2.5; (POS: 4B,5C - Good])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee's actions to resolve the self-identified equipment performance deficiency related to K-Line Breaker RIssues (Inspector Followup Item 50-269,270,287/97-18-06) were good. (Section E8.3; [POS: 46, SC - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5A MANAGER OBSEERVATION/GROUP ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVENESS AND 1ENCHMARKING Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's implementation of the Manager Observation/Group Assessment Effectiveness and Benchmarking was, in general, consistent with the scope, schedule, and goals described in the Oconee Recovery Plan. Although Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
the number and percentage of manager observations and group self-assessments met the Recovery Plan goals 05000269 OCONEE 1 efforts to improve the quality were on-going. Revisions to Nuclear System Directive NSD-607 to address some of 05000270 OCONEE 2 the weaknesses identified by the licensee are scheduled to be implemented in early 1999. (Section E7.2; (POS: 5A 05000287 OCONEE 3 Adequate) 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 5A IN-PLANT REVIEW/SAFETY REVIEW GROUP (SRG) JOB OBSERVATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's implementation of the In-plant Review/Safety Review Group (SRG) Job Observation Program initiative as implemented through the Independent Nuclear Oversight Team, was consistent with the scope and Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
goals described in the Oconee Recovery Plan. Although all items were not completed as specified in the Plan 05000269 OCONEE 1 schedule, the SRG was achieving the Plan's intended functions of independent in-plant reviews and reporting station 05000270 OCONEE 2 health to management b
(Section E7.3; [POS: 5A - Adequate])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance FollowuplOther), From 10/01/1i998 To 09/30/1t999
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37 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States.Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region I1 By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG Licensee POS Pri: 5A INCORRECTLY PLACING AN INDIVIDUAL ON THE QUALIFIED REVIEWERS LIST Sec:
Sec: 5C A non-cited violation was identified for incorrectly placing an individual on the Qualified Reviewers List without the Dockets Discussed:
individual having completed the required training. (Section E8.6; [NCV: 4C - Poor; POS: 5A, 5C - Good])
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee was resolving through the Problem Investigation Process and the Failure Investigation Process (FIP)
Dockets Discussed:
T.
all the potential problems brought to light by conducting a special test on Keowee in November 1998. The most Ter:
significant problem was the chattering with one phase failing to close on one of the nine contractor that were 05000269 OCONEE 1 monitored during the test. The FIP team had found the most probable cause to be a weak contractor coil. However, 05000270 OCONEE 2 this finding was preliminary and more work was needed to confirm the cause. (Section E2.7; [POS: 5B - Good])
05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 5B CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR A POTENTIAL ESSENTIAL SIPHON VACUUM FAILURE SCENARIO Sec:
Sec: SC As corrective action for a potential essential siphon vacuum failure scenario, the licensee took prompt corrective action to realign the system and change applicable procedures. (Section E2.3; [POS: 5B, SC - Adequate])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
0500027 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 3A TEMPORARY POWER INSTALLATION FROM THE ESSENTIAL SIPHON SYSTEM BUILDING Sec:
Sec: 4B Poor engineering judgement was shown in that a temporary power installation from the essential siphon system Dockets Discussed:
building received an engineering review without a specified routing path. The temporary power was tied into a motor Ter:
control center that also supplies power to systems important to safety. (Section E2.1; [WEAK: 3A, 4B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 3A WIRING OF NON-SAFETY-RELATED TEMPERATURE INDICATION Sec:
Sec: 4B A wiring error and inadequate testing during the installation of non-safety-related temperature indication for the Unit Dockets Discussed:
3 essential siphon vacuum system float valves gave the operators a false temperature indication and caused Unit 2 Ter:
and 3 to be placed in an unnecessary limiting condition for operation. Similarly, two thermostats on two condenser 05000269 OCONEE 1 circulating water pumps' support equipment instrumentation were not properly installed, calibrated, or tested.
05000270 OCONEE 2 (Section E2.1; [WEAK: 3A, 4B - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec:
An Individual was Incorrectly Placed on the Qualified Reviewer's List Without Completing all Required Training Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section E8.6) 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 12/12/1998 1998015 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 4A 1998 UFSAR REVIEW PROJECT Sec:
Sec: 4C The licensee's 1998 UFSAR Review Project lacked the necessary thoroughness to identify the above UFSAR Dock ets Discussed:
Ter:
update issues. (Section E8.1; [Weakness: 4A, 4C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 OCONEE 3 12/12/1998 1998015-01 Pri: ENG NRC VIO IV Pri: 4A Failure to Update the UFSAR (Section E8.1)
Sec:
Sec: 4C A violation (VIO 50-269,270,287/98-15-01, Failure to Update the UFSAR) was identified. This violation involved failures to update the UFSAR sections describing the emergency feedwater system. (Section E8.1; [VIO: 4A, 4C Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Prl: ENG NRC NEG PrlI 2A MOTOR OPERATED VALVE 3LP-17 DID NOT OPERATE AS EXPECTED Sec:
Sec: 4B During the Keowee test, motor operated valve 3LP-17 did not operate as expected. The licensee repaired the Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
valve after the recent problem identification and is investigating. (Section E2.4; [NEG: 2A, 4B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC NEG PrI: 2B TEST PROCEDURES FOR A POST-MODIFICATION TEST Sec:
Sec:
Test procedures were poorly written for a post-modification test of the 7 kilovolt and the emergency power switching Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
logic systems. (Section E2.3; [NEG: 2B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup.Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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39 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 3A POST-MODIFICATION TESTING OF A MINOR TEMPORARY MODIFICATION FOR THE KEOWEE EMERGENCY Sec:
Sec: 3B During post-modification testing of the minor temporary modification for the Keowee emergency test, a wrong switch Dockets Discussed:
was manipulated which resulted in both Keowee units being inoperable. The inspectors will evaluate potential Ter:
enforcement with the licensee event report. (Section E2.4; [NEG: 3A, 3B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 3A UNIT 3 EMERGENCY CONDENSER CIRCULATING WATER (ECCW) INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec:4B Implementation of the Unit 3 emergency condenser circulating water (ECCW) initiative was consistent with the Dockets Discussed:
scope and schedule described in the Oconee Recovery Plan. Test procedures were generally well written and Ter:
required only a few changes. The pre-job briefing was thorough. Test deficiencies and discrepancies were 05000287 OCONEE 3 documented for evaluation and resolution. The test acceptance criteria were met or retesting was performed to resolve deficiencies where the test acceptance criteria were not met initially.
11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Prl: 4A SAFETY-RELATED 4 KILOVOLT SWITCHGEAR LOCATED IN THE TURBINE BUILDING Sec:
Sec:
The inspectors concluded that the safety-related 4 kilovolt switchgear located in the turbine building was not required Dockets Discussed:
to be qualified in accordance with the environmental qualification rule based on the licensee's mitigation strategies Te r:
for high energy line break events that had been previously reviewed and accepted by NRC. (Section E8.5; [POS: 4A 05000269 OCONEE 1
- Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A THE MODIFICATIONS AND REPLACEMENTS OF THE KEOWEE BREAKERS Sec:
Sec: 4B The modifications and replacements for the Keowee breakers are in progress or have been scheduled. The design, Dockets Discussed:
support, procedures, and processes used were good. (Section E2.2; [POS: 4A, 48, 4C - Good])
Ter: 4C 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 1.1/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRST PHASE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION SYSTEM REVIEW Sec:
Sec: 4B Implementation of the first phase of the high pressure injection system review initiative was consistent with the Dockets Discussed:
scope and schedule described in the Oconee Recovery Plan. The corrective actions developed to address the three Ter: SC recommendations from the high pressure injection system reliability study were adequate. This item is closed.
05000269 OCONEE 1 (Section E2.5; [POS: 4A, 4B, SC -Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Prl: 48 OPERABILITY ANALYSIS AND INSPECTIONS OF THE UNIT 3 REACTOR COOLANT PUMPS Sec:
Sec:
The operability analysis and inspections of the Unit 3 reactor coolant pumps were adequate. (Section E2.1; (POS:
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
4B - Adequate])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,FollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
40 of 59 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission lR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS PrI: 4B IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF THE DEFORMATIONIEXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE MAIN STEAM Sec:
Sec: 5A Identification and evaluation of the deformation/excessive movement of the main steam supply piping to the Unit 2B Dockets Discussed:
feedwater pump was a good example of proactive involvement of engineering support of facilities and equipment.
Ter: 5B (Section E2.8; [POS: 4B, 5A, SB - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5A OVERSTRESS OF THE PRESSURIZER SURGE LINE DRAIN LINE NOZZLE Sec:
Sec: 5C The resolution for overstress on the pressurizer surge line drain line nozzle was good. (Section E8.2; [POS: 5B, 5C Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec: 5B The root cause analyses and corrective actions for undersized welds or welds which were not inspected by quality Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
assurance were thorough and comprehensive. (Section E8.1; [POS: 5B, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The corrective actions were considered adequate for an earlier failure to conduct post-modification testing on Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Keowee over voltage relay. (Section E8.3; [POS: 5C - Adequate])
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 2A TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO KEOWEE UNIT 2 EMERGENCY POWER TEST Sec:
Sec: 4A A weakness in the design of the temporary modification for the Keowee Unit 2 emergency power test resulted in a Dockets Discussed:
.test failure. An unrelated equipment failure on Keowee Unit 1 made both Keowee units technically inoperable.
Ter: 4C (Section E2.4; [WEAK: 2A, 4A, 4C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 2B PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY DEVICES Sec:
Soc: 3B Personnel dosimetry devices were appropriately worn. (Section R1.1; [STREN: 3A, 3B.- Excellent])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance.Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
41 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 11/2811998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 3A TEST FOLLOWING MODIFICATION OF THE 7 KILOVOLT POWER SYSTEM Sec:
Sec:
The performance of a test following modification of the 7 kilovolt power system was excellent in that personnel used Dockets Discussed:
effective communications, stopped the test for unexpected conditions, identified procedure problems, and were Ter:
continually aware of equipment status at all times. (Section E2.3; [POS: 3A - Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 3A THE KEOWEE EMERGENCY START TEST PROCEDURE Sec:
Sec: 3C The Keowee emergency start test procedure was well written, technically correct, and the.overall activities involved with the test performance were excellent. (Section E2.4; (POS: 3A, 3C Excellent])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 4B THE MODIFICATION TO THE REACTOR COOLANT PUMP SWITCHGEAR Sec:
Sec: 4C The modification for the reactor coolant pump switchgear was excellent, in that it was technically sound, easily understandable, and was installed in an excellent manner. (Section E2.2; [POS: 4B, 4C - Excellent])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 4B OPERABILITY EVALUATION OF A.POTENTIALLY INADEQUATE CABLE TRAY SUPPORT Sec:
Sec: 5B The decision to delay performance of an operability evaluation of a potentially inadequate cable tray support based Dockets Discussed:
on the existence of redundant equipment was identified as a weakness in the justification for delaying the evaluation 0500026 OiscuNeE: 1Ter:
of the associated Problem Identification Process report. (Section E2.7; [WEAK: 48, 5B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010-06 Pri: ENG NRC VIOIV Pri: 4A Failure to Provide Separation of Redundant Safety-Related Cables Inside Enclosures (Section E1.1)
Sec:
Sec: 4B Failure to Provide Separation of Redundant Safety-Related Cables Inside Enclosures - A violation was identified for failure to provide separation between redundant trains of safety-related cables inside two terminal boxes and a main Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 4C control room panel during installation of Unit 3 Modification ON 32885/0. (Section E1.1; [NEG: 4A, 4B, 4C - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 42 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item DescrWption 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 4B POST-MODIFICATION/MAINTEENANCE TESTING PROCESS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS Sec:
Sec:
It was not evident that the post-modification/maintenance testing process program improvements have yet assured Dockets Discussed:
T that all post-modification/maintenance testing are correctly designated, scheduled, and executed which was the Ter.
stated goal for this recovery plan item. (Section E2.6; [NEG: 4B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 5A SAFETY SYSTEM ENGINEERING AUDIT OF EMERGENCY FEEDWATER Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's Safety System Engineering Audit of emergency feedwater was weak in that it did not identify three Dockets Discussed:
potentially significant design vulnerabilities, one violation, and some inaccurate Updated Final Safety Analysis 0500026 OscOseE: 1Ter:
Report statements that were identified by the NRC. (Section E7.2; [NEG: 5A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3.
10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 1C OPERATING EXPERIENCE FEEDBACK PROCESS Sec:
Sec: 4C An operating experience feedback process is in effect, being used by applicable personnel, and is considered good.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section E7.1; [POS: 1C, 4C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pr: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2B SECONDARY SYSTEM/COMPONENT RELIABILITY INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec: 4B Implementation of the secondary system/component reliability initiative was consistent with the scope, schedule, and Dockets Discussed:
goals of the Oconee Recovery Plan. The actions taken by the licensee had resulted in increased engineering Ter:
. involvement and plant management attention to secondary system component problems. Recommendations from 05000269 OCONEE 1 an engineering analysis of selected systems and components were being incorporated into the licensee's work 05000270 OCONEE 2 control process. (Section E2.4; [POS: 2C, 4B - Good 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 2B TEMPORARY MEASURE OF INCREASED PRE-OUTAGE SUPPORT Sec:
Sec: 5A A temporary measure of increased pre-outage support by the licensee's implementation team identified a number of outage related post modification/maintenance testing problems which prevented the occurrence of post Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
modification/maintenance testing deficiencies during those outages. (Section E2.6; [POS: 2B, 5A - Good))
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
43 of 59 10/12/199908:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A ACTIONS FOR GENERIC LETTER 96-06 Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's actions for Generic Letter 96-06 were consistent with the scope, goals, and schedule described in the Dockets Discussed:
Oconee Recovery Plan. Outstanding actions are appropriately tracked via a licensee event report and supplemental Ter:
responses to Generic Letter 96-06. (Section E8.5; [POS: 4A - Adequate 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A WALKDOWN INSPECTIONS OF COATINGS Sec:
Sec: 5B The licensee's walkdown inspections of coatings were adequate to plan and prioritize coating repair activities to be Dockets Discussed:
performed during the current refueling outage. The licensee's actions to address repairs to the coatings in the Unit 3 Ter:
reactor building were performed in accordance with good engineering practices and NRC requirements. (Section 05000269 OCONEE I E2.1, [POS: 4A, 5B-Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 4B SYSTEM TEAM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec:
Implementation of the system team development initiative was consistent with the scope, and schedule described in Dockets Discussed:
the Oconee Recovery Plan. The goals were not fully met in that the licensee identified team member attendance Ter:
and meeting scope as an area for improvement. However, appropriate self-assessment action was provided to 05000269 OCONEE 1 monitor continuing performance related to this initiative which demonstrated the licensee was adequately addressing 05000270 OCONEE 2 these deficiencies. (Section E2.2; [POS: 4B - Adequate])
05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B TRACER GAS TESTS OF THE CONTROL ROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM Sec:
Sec: 2A The tracer gas tests of the control room ventilation system represented a substantial improvement in the licensee's Dockets Discussed.;.
Ter:
ability to assure operability (Recovery Plan Item NRC3). (Section E8.3; [POS: 4B, 2B - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 46 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEMPORARY MODIFICATION (TM) INITIATIVE Sec:
Sec: 4C Implementation of the temporary modification (TM) initiative was consistent with the scope, schedule, and goals Dockets Discussed:
described in the Oconee Recovery Plan: The actions taken by the licensee to reduce the number of old TMs and Ter:
control the installation of new TMs were effective and contributed to the number of TMs being reduced from greater 05000269 OCONEE 1 than 70 in January 1998 to 38 in September 1998. (Section E.2.3; [POS: 4B,4C - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 4of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR EMERGENCY FEEDWATER RECIRCULATION VALVE Sec:
Sec: SC The analysis and resolution of a problem with the emergency feedwater recirculation valve was thorough and Dockets Discussed:
Te satisfactory. (Section E8.6; [POS: 5B, 5C - Adequate])
D o c s i C u E d : IT e r:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000287 OCCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 PrI: ENG NRC POS Pri: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: SC The analysis and resolution for a violation concerning an inadequate engineering evaluation for lifts over Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
safety-related components was complete and timely. (Section E8.7; [POS: SB, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B FAILURE TO UPDATE THE UPDATED FINAL SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee's analysis and resolution for failure to update the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report regarding fuel Dockets Discussed:
Tenrichment was thorough and timely. (Section E8.9; [POS: SB, 5C-Good)
Dockts Dscused:Ter:
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee's analysis and resolution concerning a failure to assure that the design basis for valves in the Unit 1, 2, and 3 letdown storage tank instrument lines were correctly translated into station procedures was timely and Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
complete. (Section E8.10; [POS: 5B, SC - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B GROUND ISSUE Sec:
Sec: SC The licensee initiated a design study report to resolve ground issues. The study was thorough and made several Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
recommendations which were adopted. (Section E8.1 1; [POS: SB, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC STR Prl: 4B ROOT CAUSE ANALYSES FOR TWO RELAY FAILURES Sec:
Sec: 5B The root cause analyses for two relay failures were excellent in that they were very thorough, comprehensive, Dockets Discussed:
technically sound, and identified the most probable cause of the failures. (Section E8.1; [STREN: 4B, 5B, SC 0500026 DiscuNeE: 1Ter:
SC Excellent])
050002690OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 45 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 Umted States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item. Description 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 4B LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec: 5B The licensee's engineering, analysis, and resolution of an error in the energy deposition factor for determining Dockes Dicusse:
Te: 5C operational imbalance limits was thorough and well done. (Section E8.12; [STREN: 4B3, 51B, SC - Excellent])
Dockets Discussed:Te:S 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009-02 Pri: ENG NRC VIO IV Pri: 4A No QA Records to Assure the Ability of EFW Pumps to Operate at Runout Sec:
Sec: SA A violation was identified for inadequate design control in that there were no quality records of tests or analyses to Dockets Discussed:
assure the ability of the emergency feedwater pumps to operate at runout as relied upon to mitigate a design basis Ter:
accident since 1986. Also, the licensee had missed two recent opportunities to identify this violation. (Section E8.2; 05000269 OCONEE 1
[VIO: 4A, SA - Poor])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG Licensee NEG Pri: 2A 1BI REACTOR COOLANT PUMP LOWER OIL RESERVOIR Sec:
Sec: 3A The repair practice on the non-safety-related 181 reactor coolant pump lower oil reservoir that had perpetuated a Dockets Discussed:
repetitive minor oil leak was poor. The leak from the reservoir was the reason for the Unit 1 shutdown this period.
Ter: SB (Section E1.2, [2A, 3A, 5B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 4C OCONEE SAFETY-RELATED DESIGNATION CLARIFICATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec:
Some equipment was notably missing from the partially completed Oconee Safety-Related Designation Clarification Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Program database, such as electrical power supplies (Recovery Plan Item DB3). (Section E1.1, [4C - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC NEG Pri: 5C PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS CORRECTIVE ACTION BACKLOG Sec:
Sec:
The Problem Investigation Process corrective action backlog, as stated in the Oconee Recovery Plan, provided an Dockets Discussed:
inaccurate and unclear assessment of the overall Problem Investigation Process corrective action backlog.
Ter:
Specifically, the recovery plan stated that there were 232 open Problem Investigation Process corrective actions 05000269 OCONEE 1 greater than six months old, while other performance indicators showed the actual number was approximately 660 05000270 OCONEE 2 (which included 428 management exception items) open Problem Investigation Process corrective actions (Recovery Plan Item SAl). (Section E2.1, [5C - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1 998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 46of59 1011211999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 2B SURVEILLANCE TEST OF THE UNIT 2B PENETRATION ROOM Sec:
Sec: 4B The licensee's procedures, oversight, and performance of a surveillance test of the Unit 2B penetration room ventilation system air flow, using a pitot tube, were good (Recovery Plan Item NRC3). (Section E8.3, [213, 413, 5C Dockets Discussed:
Ter: SC Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 4A LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sec:
Sec: 5B The licensee's review of the history and causal factors associated with an issue involving fuses in the reactor trip Dockets Discussed:
confirm circuit was thorough and timely. (Section E8.4, [4A, 5B, 5C - Good])
Dockets9Ter:
5C 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4A OCONEE SAFETY-RELATED DESIGNATION CLARIFICATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: SC The Oconee Safety-Related Designation Clarification Program was two years behind its original completion Dockets Discussed:
schedule of January, 1997. The licensee had essentially kept the program on its revised schedule during the last 11 Ter:
months of increased oversight and overall progress on the program during the last year was adequate (Recovery 05000269 OCONEE 1 Plan Item DB3).
(Section E1.1, [4A, 5C, -Adequate])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B 181 REACTOR COOLANT PUMP RESERVOIR LEAK Sec:
Sec: 5B Engineering analysis of the current self-disclosing 111 reactor coolant pump reservoir leak was good. (Section E1.2, Dockets Discussed:
Te r:
[4B, SB - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 4B' NRC OPEN ITEMS AND COMMITMENTS Sec:
Sec: 5B The onsite engineering group was addressing the NRC open items and commitments involving the emergency Dockets Discussed:
power system in a sound technical manner, with appropriate resources, using approved methods, and with Ter: 5C management and supervisory oversight (Recovery Plan Item DB7 - Closed). (Section E1.3, [4B, SB, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 47 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 4B SEISMIC QUALIFICATION UTILITY GROUP PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: 5B Based on the sample reviewed, the licensee exhibited good progress in the evaluation and resolution of the.outliers for the Seismic Qualification Utility Group program. Most outliers resolved to date have been through analyses or Dockets Discussed:
Ter: SC documentation review. More complex outliers remain to be resolved by repairs, modifications, or refined analyses 05000269 OCONEE 1 (Recovery Plan Item DB6 - Closed). (Section E8.6, [4B, 5B, 5C - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 48 UNIT 3 CONTROL ROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM Sec:
Sec: SC The recent leak sealing in the Unit 3 control room ventilation system outside the control room was very thorough and professional. This leak sealing resulted in a substantial improvement in the attainable pressure in the Unit 3 control Dockets Discussed:* -Ter:
room (Recovery Plan Item NRC3). (Section E8.2, [48, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS PrI: 4C OCONEE SAFETY-RELATED DESIGNATION CLARIFICATION PROGRAM Sec:
Sec:
Some of the level of detail in the partially completed Oconee Safety-Related Designation Clarification Program Dockets Discussed:
database of components relied upon to mitigate accidents was good, in that related indication and associated 0500026 DicuNeE: 1Ter:
components were included (Recovery Plan Item DB3). (Section E1.1, [4C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 5A PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS QUALITY REVIEWS Sec:
Sec:
The Problem Investigation Process quality reviews performed by the Safety Review Group were effective in identifying areas for improvement in the Problem Investigation Process (Recovery Plan Item SA2). (Section E7.1, Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[5A - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG Licensee POS Pri: 5B SCREENING OF PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS REPORTS Sec:
Sec:
Screening of Problem Investigation Process reports was generally good in that the significance level was Dockets Discussed:
appropriately identified. Downgrading of Problem Investigation Process reports was adequately controlled Ter:
(Recovery Plan Item SA2). (Section E2.1, [5B - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 48of59 10/12/199908:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B 1A2 REACTOR COOLANT PUMP SEAL PROBLEM Sec:
Sec:
Engineering analysis of the self-disclosing 1A2 reactor coolant pump seal problem was good. (Section E1.2, [5B Dockets Discussed:
ter:
Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: 5B REACTOR BUILDING SPRAY PUMP Sec:
Sec:
Although the licensee failed to adequately identify the licensing basis related to reactor building spray pump net Dockets Discussed:
positive suction head assumptions; they performed appropriate, timely analysis to assure operability of the pumps.
Ter:
(Section E1.4, [5B - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pri: SB PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS REPORT Sec:
Sec:
Operability evaluations of Problem Investigation Process report identified problems were adequate (Recovery Plan Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Item SA2). (Section E2.1, [5B - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: SB PROBLEM INVESTIGATION PROCESS REPORT Sec:
Sec: SC Problem Investigation Process report cause determinations and assigned corrective actions were adequate Dockets Discussed:
.(Recovery Plan Item SA2). (Section E2.1, [5B, SC - Adequate])
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC POS Pr: 5C MAINTENANCE RULE VIOLATION Sec:
Sec:
The licensee promptly responded to the maintenance rule violation, including cycling the caustic injection valves to assure that they were capable of fulfilling their intended function and revising a procedure to include cycling the Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
valves annually. (Section E8.1, [SC - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,FollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 49 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC STR Pri: 4B FAILURE INVESTIGATION PROCESS REPORT Sec:
Sec:
The use of the failure investigation process reports, at management direction when necessary, by engineering to Dockets Discussed:
address significant issues involving the emergency power system and the quality of the failure reports was excellent Ter:
(Recovery Plan Item DB7). (Section E1.3, [4B - Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: ENG NRC WK Pri: 2A SEISMIC MOUNTING OF THE NITROGEN SUPPLY LINES Sec:
Sec: 5A Inspector identified deficiencies found in the seismic mounting of the nitrogen supply lines for all three units Dockets Discussed:
degraded the emergency feedwater systems and indicated a weakness in maintaining the nitrogen supply line D
Ter:
supports (Recovery Plan Item DB6). (Section E8.7, [2A, 5A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008-02 Pri: ENG NRC VIO IV Prl: 4A Inadequate 50.59 Safety Evaluation for 1996 UFSAR Revision Related to ECCS Pumps' NPSH Analysis Sec:
Sec: 4B A violation was identified for an inadequate 50.59 safety evaluation, for a 1996 Final Safety Analysis Report revision, which failed to identify an unreviewed safety question related to the net positive suction head for the reactor building Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
spray pumps. (Section E1.4, [4A, 48 - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008-03 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Pri: 3A Failure to Monitor the Performance of Manual Caustic Injection Valves Sec:
Sec: 28 A non-cited violation of the maintenance rule was identified by the inspectors for a failure to monitor the performance Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
of manual caustic injection valves. (Section E8.1, [3A, 2B - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008-04 Pri: ENG NRC NCV Pri: 4A' Improper Design Basis Assumptions for HPI Valves Sec:
Sec:
A non-cited violation was identified for improper design basis assumptions regarding the high pressure injection Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
system injection and crossover valves. (Section E8.5, [4A - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 50 of.59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 10/01/1998 1998-009-02 Pri: ENG Licensee LER Pri: 4B Low Temperature Overpressure Protection System Technically Inoperable Due to Design Oversight Sec:
Sec:
Low Temperature Overpressure Protection System Technically Inoperable Due to Design Oversight Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: PLTSUP NRC MISC Pri: 2A FIRE RISK OBSERVATION RELATED TO THE TURBIN BUILDING FIRE DETECTOR PLACEMENT Sec:
Sec: 4A A fire risk observation was discussed related to the turbine building fire detector placement that reduced the Dockets Discussed:
effectiveness of the system to promptly sense and alarm a fire condition. A National Fire Protection Association Ter:
compliant system design may influence a reduction of the core damage frequency in the Probabilistic Risk 05000269 OCONEE 1 Assessment studies. The licensee initiated a Problem Investigation Process report to evaluate this item. (Section 05000270 OCONEE 2 F2.4; [MISC - 2A, 4A])
05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS PrI: IC PENETRATION SEALS INSTALLED IN FIRE BARRIERS Sec:
Sec:
Visual inspection of nine penetration seals installed in fire barriers that separated risk significant plant areas indicated that the seals were in good physical condition. (Section F2.3; [POS - 2A])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Prl: 3C PENETRATION SEAL INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES Sec:
Sec: 4B Appropriate quality assurance processes were applied to penetration seal inspection and repair procedures to Dockets Discussed.
ensure that repair foam materials were installed per design requirements. Safety evaluation documentation for fire Ter:
protection procedure changes was complete and reached reasonable conclusions concerning whether the changes 05000269 OCONEE 1 would compromise plant safety and whether an unreviewed safety question was involved. (Section F2.1; [POS - 3C, 05000270 OCONEE 2 4B])
05000287 OCONEE 3 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 4A PENETRATION SEAL AND FIRE BARRIER PROJECT MODIFICATION PACKAGE Sec:
Sec:
The penetration seal and fire barrier project modification package accurately incorporated the regulatory commitments for the fire ratings and locations of NRC committed to fire barriers into the plant fire barrier boundary Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
drawings; design specifications; and penetration seal equipment data base. Documentation for the plant 05000269 OCONEE 1 modification and related safety evaluations were technically adequate and of good quality with no unreviewed safety 05000270 OCONEE 2 questions being identified. (Section F2.2; [POS - 4A])
05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 51 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX Region II By Primary Functional Area OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 08/14/1999 1999005 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 4B FIRE BARRIER PENETRATION SEALS Sec:
Sec:
The fire barrier penetration seals met designs that were either supported by tested configurations or justified by Dockets Discussed:
Tappropriate engineering evaluations. The penetration seal inspection and repair work was performed in accordance Ter:
with approved procedures and field documentation was maintained for important penetration seal design 05000269 OCONEE 1 parameters. The licensee's engineering analysis methods have established a basis that these "as-built" penetration 05000270 OCONEE 2 seal designs would accomplish their intended function to confine a fire and preclude its spread from the compartment of fire origin. (Section F2.3; [POS - 4B])
05000287 OCONEE 3 07/03/1999 1999004 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C NORMAL AND OUTAGE HEALTH PHYSICS ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's normal and outage health physics activities were implemented in a controlled and informative Dockets Discussed:
Tmanner.
Enhancements employed during the Unit 1 outage were positive in the control of human performance and dTer:
in reducing overall contamination levels. (Section R1.1; [POS - 1C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 05/22/1999 1999003 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS Sec:
Sec:
Observed radiological controls were implemented as required by procedure and procedural requirements were
.adhered to by plant personnel. (Section R; [POS - C])
Dockets Discussed:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pr: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: IC RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL STORAGE Sec:
Sec:
Except for minor problems in the reactor coolant pump refurbishment building, the radioactive material storage Dockets Discussed:
-areas, health physics facilities, turbine building, and waste storage building were found to be properly posted and 0500026 DiscuNeE: 1Ter:
material appropriately labeled. (Section R1.2; [POS - 1C])
05000269 OCONEE 2 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C LOCKED HIGH RADIATION AREAS Sec:
Sec:
Access to locked high radiation areas was being controlled. (Section R1.2; [POS - 1C])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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52 of 59N.
10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: IC RADIATION WORKER DOSES Sec:
Sec:
Radiation worker doses were being maintained well below regulatory limits and the licensee was maintaining Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
exposures as low as reasonably achievable. (Section R1.2; [POS - iC])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: lC RADIATION WORK ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec:
Radiation work activities associated with the independent spent fuel storage installation were appropriately planned Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
and doses to workers controlled effectively. (Section R1.2; [POS - IC])
050002690 CONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C RADIATION AND PROCESS EFFLUENT MONITORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORS Sec:
Sec: 2A Radiation and process effluent monitors and environmental monitors were being maintained in an operational Dockets DIscussed:
condition in compliance with Technical Specification requirements and the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Ter:
commitments. (Section R2.2; [POS - 1C, 2A])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 5A RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION AND CHEMISTRY AUDITS Sec:
Sec: 5B The inspectors determined the licensee was conducting formal radiological protection and chemistry audits as Dockets Discussed:
required by Technical Specifications and conducting self-assessments. The licensee was developing corrective Ter: 5C action plans, trending, and completing corrective actions in a timely manner. (Section R7; [POS - SA, 5B, SC])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05060287 OCONEE 3 04/10/1999 1999002-06 Pri: PLTSUP NRC NCV Pri: iC Uncontrolled Radioactive Material in Unit Change Rooms Sec:
Sec: 2A Uncontrolled Radioactive Material in Unit Change Rooms - The failure to properly control storage of radioactive in the change room personnel lockers was identified by the inspectors as a non-cited violation. (Section R2.1; [NCV Dockets Discussed:
Ter: 3C iC, 2A, 3C])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,FollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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'Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS PrI: 1C SECURITY PLAN CHANGES Sec:
Sec: 3C The licensee's security plan changes were thorough, well documented, and consistent with the Physical Security Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Plan commitments and 10 CFR Part 50. (Section S3.1; [POS: 1C, 3C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: IC NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 98-35 Sec:
Sec: 3C The licensee's actions to implement NRC Information Notice 98-35, "Threat Assessments and Consideration of Dockets Discussed:
Heightened Physical Protection Measures," dated September 4, 1998, were considered adequate. (Section S4.2; Ter:
[POS: 1C, 3C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pr: iC PHYSICAL SECURITY PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: 3C Corporate, site and security management were very effective in providing support to the Physical Security Program.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
This was a major strength in the Duke nuclear security program. (Section S6.2; [STREN: IC, 3C - Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Prl: iC MANAGEMENT CONTROLS OF THE SECURITY PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: 3C The licensee's management controls of the security program were aggressive, effective, and comprehensive.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section S7.4; [POS: 1C, 3C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C 1998 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE II Sec:
Sec: 5C On December 15, 1998, the licensee conducted what it designated as "1998 Emergency Response Exercise II" as an integrated quarterly drill with participation by the Control Room Simulator, Operational Support Center, Technical Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Support Center, and Emergency Operations Facility. An integral aspect of the scenario objectives was to 05000269 OCONEE 1 demonstrate corrective action with respect to the two exercise weaknesses identified during the August 18, 1998, 05000270 OCONEE 2 full-participation exercise. The inspectors noted significant improvements in the performance of the emergency response organization and suitable corrective action for the two exercise weaknesses. (Section P4.1; [POS:1C, 5C 05000287 OCONEE 3 Good])
Item Type (Compliance,Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page:
54 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region 11 OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP Licensee POS Pri: 5A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A REQUIRED THREE-HOUR PENETRATION SEAL FIRE BARRIER Sec:
Sec: 5C One non-cited violation was identified for failure to maintain a required three-hour penetration seal fire barrier rating.
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
(Section F8.4; [NCV: 1C, 2A - Poor; POS: 5A, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP Self POS Pri: 5A SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION DOCUMENT UNSECURED AND UNATTENDED Sec:
Sec: 5C A non-cited violation was identified for a safeguards information document being unsecured and unattended.
(Section S8.3; [NCV: 3A, 3B - Poor; POS: SA, 5C - Adequate])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 5C CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee demonstrated effective corrective action with respect to previously identified weaknesses by conducting a drill which demonstrated timely followup of damage assessment reports and prompt classification of Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
the General Emergency. (Section P8.1; [POS: 5C-Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: SC LICENSEE'S CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee's corrective actions for security related problems were technically sound, effective, and performed in a Dockets Discussed:
.r timely manner. (Section S7.3; [ POS: 5C -Adequate])
D oc s D iC u E d:
T er 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee took appropriate corrective actions when informed that a contract employee failed to report criminal Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
offenses on pre-employment screening records. (Section S8.4; [POS: 5C - Good])
05000269TCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance,Followup.Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
Page: 55 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Region II OCONEE Functional Template Item Title Date Source Area ID Type Codes Item Description 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
Corrective actions were found to be good for two violations which involved: a failure to provide fire fighting Dks Discussed:
procedures for all safety-related plant areas; and a failure to follow procedures for control of combustible material.
ockets Ter:
(Sections F8.2 and F8.3; [POS: 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011 Pri: PLTSUP NRC STR PH: SB LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
The licensee reviewed and analyzed documented problems, reached logical conclusions, and prioritized the problems for appropriate corrective action. This problem analysis program was a major strength to the security Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
program. (Section S7.2; [ STREN: 5B - Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011-09 Pri: PLTSUP Licensee NCV Pri: 3A Failure to Control Safeguards Information (Section S8.3)
Sec:
Sec: 3B Failure to Control Safeguards Information (Section S8.3)
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011-10 Pri: PLTSUP NRC VIO IV Pr: 1C Failure to Properly Implement Procedural Requirements for a Continuous Fire Watch (Section Fl)
Sec:
Sec: 3A Failure to Properly Implement Procedural Requirements for a Continuous Fire Watch (Section Fl) -
A violation of Dockets Discussed:
procedural requirements was identified for not properly implementing continuous fire watch requirements. A Ter:
designated continuous fire watch left the affected turbine building continuous fire area unattended for longer than 15 05000269 OCONEE 1 minutes. (Section F1.1; [VIO: 1C, 3A - Poor])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 01/16/1999 1998011-11 Pri: PLTSUP Licensee NCV Pri: 1C Failure to Maintain Required Penetration Seal Fire Barrier Rating (Section F8.3)
Sec:
Sec: 2A Failure to Maintain Required Penetration Seal Fire Barrier Rating (Section F8.3)
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 3B Poor radiation worker practices at radiological control area control points were observed. (Section R1.1; [NEG: 1C, Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
38 - Poor])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: PLTSUP NRC NEG PrI: 38 UNIT 3 CONTAINMENT PREJOB BRIEFING Sec:
Sec:
The Unit 3 containment prejob briefing was not effective in communicating information to some workers. (Section Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
R1.1; [NEG: 3B - Poor])
05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 PrI: PLTSUP NRC NEG Prl: 5C LICENSEE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Sec:
Sec:
Corrective actions for previous issues had not been fully effective. (Section R1.1; [NEG: SC - Poor])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: PLTSUP NRC STR Pr: iC RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS Sec:
Sec:
Material was labeled appropriately, and areas were properly posted. (Section R1.1; [STREN: 1C - Excellent])
Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 11/28/1998 1998010 Pri: PLTSUP NRC STR Pri: iC RADIATION WORK ACTIVITIES Sec:
Sec:
Radiation work activities were planned, radiation worker doses were being maintained well below regulatory limits Dockets Discussed:
and the licensee was continuing to maintain exposures as low as reasonably achievable. (Section R1.1; [STREN:
TE1C
- Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 2 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870 CONEE 3 Item Type (Compliance, Followup,Other), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec:
The interactive video computer program for job planning was observed to be a strength towards obtaining Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
exposures as low as reasonably achievable. (Section R1.1; [STREN: 3B - Excellent])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS PrI: iC SECURITY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Sec:
Sec: 2A The licensee's security facilities and equipment were determined to be reliable and effectively maintained. Good Dockets Discussed:
maintenance support was the major factor to continued operability of the personnel search equipment and vehicle Ter: 3A barrier system. (Section S2; [POS: IC, 2A, 3A - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 1C SECURITY FORCE PERSONNEL Sec:
Sec: 3B The security force personnel possessed appropriate knowledge to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities, including response procedures, use of deadly force, and armed response tactics. (Section S4; Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
[POS: 1C, 3B - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Prl: 10 SITE AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT Sec:
Sec: 3C Site and security management provided good support to the Physical Security Program. (Section S6; (POS: 1C, 3C Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
Good) 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/17/1998 1998009 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 5A SAFEGUARDS AUDIT Sec:
Sec: 5C The last safeguards audit was thorough, complete, and effective in uncovering weaknesses in the security system, Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
procedures, and practices. (Section S7; [POS: 5A, 5C - Good])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09/30/1999
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Sec: 3A The licensee was effectively maintaining controls for radioactive material storage and radioactive waste processing.
Dockets Discussed:
Work practices observed during radioactive waste processing were good. (Section R1.1, [IC, 3A'- Good])
Doc0s iCusEd: ITer 05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 050002870OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: IC WATER CHEMISTRY CONTROL PROGRAM Sec:
Sec: 3A The licensee's water chemistry control program for monitoring primary and secondary water quality had been Dockets Discussed:
effectively implemented in accordance with the Technical Specification requirements and the Station Chemistry Ter:
Manual for water chemistry. The collection of the samples was performed in accordance with the licensee's 05000269 OCONEE 1 chemistry sampling procedure. (Section R1.2, [iC, 3A - Good])
05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 2A RADIATION AND PROCESS EFFLUENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORS Sec:
Sec:
The inspectors concluded radiation and process effluent and environmental monitors were being maintained in an Dockets Discussed:
operational condition to comply with Technical Specification requirements and Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Ter:
commitments. (Section R2.1, [2A - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 10/05/1998 1998008 Pri: PLTSUP NRC POS Pri: 2A METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION Sec:
Sec: IC The meteorological instrumentation had been adequately maintained and the meteorological monitoring program Dockets Discussed:
Ter:
had been adequately implemented. (Section R2.2, [2A, 1C - Adequate])
05000269 OCONEE 1 05000270 OCONEE 2 05000287 OCONEE 3 Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To.09/30/1999
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59 of 59 10/12/1999 08:35:39 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission IR Report 3 PLANT ISSUE MATRIX By Primary Functional Area Legend Type Codes:
Template Codes:
Functional Areas:
BU Bulletin 1A Normal Operations OPS Operations CDR Construction 1B Operations During Transients MAINT Maintenance DEV Deviation 1C Programs and Processes ENG Engineering EEI Escalated Enforcement Item 2A Equipment Condition PLTSUP Plant Support IFI Inspector follow-up item 2B Programs and Processes OTHER Other LER Licensee Event Report 3A Work Performance LIC Licensing Issue 3B KSA MISC Miscellaneous 3C Work Environment MV Minor Violation 4A Design NCV NonCited Violation 4B Engineering Support NEG Negative 4C Programs and Processes NOED Notice of Enforcement Discretion 5A Identification NON Notice of Non-Conformance 5B Analysis OTHR Other 5C Resolution P21 Part 21 POS Positive SGI Safeguard Event Report STR Strength ID Codes:
URI Unresolved item NRC NRC VIO Violation Self Self-Revealed WK Weakness Licensee Licensee EEls are apparent violations of NRC Requirements that are being considered for escalated enforcement action In accordance with the "General Statement of Policy and Procedure for NRC Enforcement Action" (Enforcement Policy), NUREG-1600. However, the NRC has not reached its final enforcement decision on the issues identified by the EEls and the PIM entries may be modified when the final decisions are made.
URIs are unresolved items about which more information is required to determine whether the issue in question is an acceptable item, a deviation, a nonconformance, or a violation. A URI may also be a potential violation that is not likely to be considered for escalated enforcement action. However, the NRC has not reached its final conclusions on the issues, and the PIM entries may be modified when the final conclusions are made.
Item Type (ComplianceFollowupOther), From 10/01/1998 To 09130/1999
OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION INSPECTION PLAN INSPECTION PLANNED PROCEDURE/
TITLE NUMBER OF INSPECTION TYPE OF INSPECTION TEMPORARY INSPECTORS DATES COMMENTS INSTRUCTION TI 2515/142 DRAINDOWN DURING SHUTDOWN 1
TBD Safety Issue Inspection AND COMMON-MODE FAILURE IP 73753 INSERVICE INSPECTION 2
11/99 Core - during Units 2 and 3 RFOs, 3/00 respectively (to include FAC)
11/99 Regional Initiative - steam generator 3/00 inspection during Units 2 and 3 RFOs, respectively IP 71002 LICENSE RENEWAL INSPECTION 4
TBD Regional Initiative - Third inspection of licensee's license renewal efforts IP 37550 ENGINEERING Regional Initiative - (Post-MOG Items):
IP 92903 FOLLOWUP - ENGINEERING IP 42001 EMERGENCY OPERATING 3
11/99 (preliminary)
- Emergency Operating Procedures PROCEDURES inspection 3
3/00
- Followup of standby shutdown facility SSEA 3
12/99
- Review of emergency feedwater open items 2
3/00
- Inspect licensee's UFSAR review project TBD TBD
- Followup on remainder of open engineering items October 13, 1999 (7:16AM) CAinmal_o.999wpd Page 1 of 2
INSPECTION PLANNED PROCEDURE/
TITLE NUMBER OF INSPECTION TYPE OF INSPECTION TEMPORARY INSPECTORS DATES COMMENTS INSTRUCTION IP 40500 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION/
3 1/00 (2wks)
Core - Corrective Action (including a RESOLUTION review of PIP Activity Backlog, PIP Quality Improvements, and Manager IP 37001 10CFR 50.59 SAFETY EVALUATIONS Observations and Group Self Assessments) and 50.59 inspection IP 83750 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE 1
12/99 Core 2/00 IP 84750 RADIOACTIVE WASTE SYSTEMS, 1
12/99 Core WATER CHEMISTRY, 1/00 CONFIRMATORY MEASUREMENTS AND RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING IP 86750 SOLID RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENTAND TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IP 81700 PHYSICAL SECURITY PROGRAM 1
11/99 Core FOR POWER REACTORS 1/00 IP 81001 ISFSI - SECURITY 1
11/99 Regional Initiative - ISFSI security 1/00 (DRS review)
IP 82701 OPERATIONAL STATUS OF THE 1
1/00 Core EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM October 13, 1999 (7:16AM) C:in_mato.999.wpd Page 2 of 2