ML17053B273

Correction of Response to Apparent Violation in Office of Investigations Report No. 1-2015-005

ML17053B273
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	02/16/2017
From:	Perkins E Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
1-2015-005, 2.17.015
Download: ML17053B273 (2)

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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360 February 16, 2017 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

SUBJECT:

Correction of Response to Apparent Violation in Office of Investigations Report No. 1-2015-005 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-293 Renewed License No. DPR-35

REFERENCE:

1. Entergy Letter, E. Perkins to NRC, "Response to Apparent Violations in NRC Investigation No. 1-2014-018; EA-15-247 (NRC Inspection Report No. 05000293/2016010 and NRC Office of Investigations Report No. 1-2015-005)," dated March 11, 2016

2. NRC Letter, R. Lorson to J. Dent, "Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station -

NRC Inspection Report No. 05000293/2016010 and NRC Office of Investigations Report No. 1-2015~005," dated_ February 10, 2016.

LETTER NUMBER: 2.17.015

Dear Sir or Madam:

In a letter dated March 11, 2016 (Reference 1), Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) responded to the Apparent Violations identified in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of Investigations (Ol)Report No. 1-2015-005 (Reference 2). There were a number of actions specified in the letter that PNPS indicated that it had taken to address the Apparent Violations. In particular, the letter stated an electronic fire watch tracking system was implemented at PNPS.

However, a recent review of the actions identified in the letter has shown that the electronic fire watch system was not implemented at PNPS. Accordingly, the purpose of this letter is to correct our previous response.

In Reference*1, PNPS identified the following specific actions taken by PNPS:

• Individual instances of missed fire-watches were reviewed and addressed using the station's culpability model with actions taken

• Fire tour sheets were revised to include additional reviews and approvals

• A pre-job brief was instituted for fire watch tours

• Daly shift briefs were implemented which include the specific fire watch assignments

• An electronic tracking system was implemented

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Letter No. 2.17.015 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Page 2 of 2 PNPS has performed.a detailed review of the actions taken to address the Apparent Violations identified in Reference 2. As a result of the discrepancy noted above, PNPS verified each of the above referenced actions. In addition to the electronic tracking discrepancy, a discrepancy with approval of the completed fire watch tour sheets was also noted. All other actions were verified to have l:;>een completed as shown .

. In lieu of the electronic tracking system, which was listed as an enhancement action in the Corrective Action Program (CAP), the site implemented a revision to the site fire watch control procedure to incorporate fire watch tour sheets, and to incorporate a requirement to review security door card reader data in order to verify completion of fire watch tours. The following is a revised .list of the actions taken in response to the Apparent Violations identified in Reference 2.

• Individual instances of missed fire-watches were reviewed and addressed using the station's culpability model with actions taken. (no change)

• Fire tour sheets were created and site fire watch procedure instruction was updated to

. include additional detail to verify fire watch tour completion via security door card readers.

• A pre-job brief was instituted for fire watch tours. (no change)

• Daily shift briefs were implemented which include the specific fire watch assignments.

(no change)

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (508) 830-8323.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter.

Sincerely, Eve~n~~b Manager,. Regulatory Assurance EPP/fm cc: Mr. Daniel H. Dorman Ms. Booma Venkataraman

'Regional Administrator, Region I Project Manger U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713

• Mail Stop 0-8C2A Washington, DC 20555 NRC **senior Resident Inspector Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station