ML17059A058
| ML17059A058 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 09/28/1993 |
| From: | Martin T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Sylvia B NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
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| ML17059A059 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9310070101 | |
| Download: ML17059A058 (10) | |
See also: IR 05000220/1992099
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DOC.DATE: 93/09/28
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FACIL:50-220 Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Niagara
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AUTH.NAME
AUTHOR AFFILIATION
MARTIN,T.T.
Region
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RECIP.NAME
RECIPIENT AFFILIATION
SYLVIA,B.R.
Niagara
Mohawk Power Corp.
SUBJECT:
Forwards
SALP Repts
50-220/92-99
& 50-410/92-99 for period
920524-930814.Overall
improvements
noted. Weaknesses
in
assessing
plant impact of maint activities
& cases
of
nonadherence
to procedures
& inattention to detail noted.
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TITLE: Systematic
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SEP 2 8
1993
Docket Nos.
50-220
50-410
Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia
Executive Vice President - Nuclear
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
301 Plainfield Road
Syracuse,
New York 13212
Dear Mr. Sylvia:
SUBJECT:
Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance
(SALP) Report Nos. 50-
220/92-99 and 50-410/92-99
This letter forwards the Nine Mile Point, Units 1 and 2, SALP report for the period May 24,
1992 to August 14, 1993.
This SALP was conducted under the revised SALP process that
was implemented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on July 19, 1993.
The
revised SALP process
rates licensees in four functional areas:
Operations, Maintenance,
Engineering, and Plant Support.
The Plant Support area includes: Radiological Controls,
Security, Emergency Preparedness,
Fire Protection, Chemistry, and Housekeeping
Controls.
Overall, the NRC continues to see improved performance at Nine Mile Point.
During the
SALP period, management
demonstrated
a proactive and proper safety perspective and
excellent oversight, control, involvement in, and support of plant activities.
Improved
program performance and effectiveness
were demonstrated in Operations, Maintenance and
Engineering.
Personnel performed well during most events and activities.
Improved vertical
and horizontal communications between management,
supervisors and plant/corporate staff
were observed.
In most cases, problem identification and resolution of safety issues were
timely and effective.
Self-assessment,
quality assurance
and quality control activities were
comprehensive
and effective in identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Although we noted improvement in Operations,
this area was again rated Category 2.
Operators continued their strong performance in responding to plant events and displayed a
good questioning attitude in challenging off-normal situations.
Operator performance in
general was indicative of a well-trained and professional staff.
Extensive management
oversight of daily activities continued.
Good management
and engineering involvement in
the Unit 1 refueling outage resulted in a strong understanding of site priorities and
challenges.
However, instances of personnel error at both units indicate that continued
emphasis on proper communications,
understanding
the impact of planned actions and
attention to detail are necessary.
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Maintenance was also rated Category 2. A strong program for corrective maintenance was
observed.
Preventive maintenance activities and surveillance activities were appropriate.
Improved management
attention led to a high level of safety performance.
However, several
problems were noted with post-maintenance
testing.
Other recurring minor problems in
maintenance involved instances of inattention to detail, some weaknesses
in assessing
plant
impact of maintenance activities, and some cases of nonadherence
to procedures.
Engineering performance improved to Category 1. The engineering organization
demonstrated
a strong interface with site activities and other plant departments.
Management
oversight was evident in support of station activities.
Engineering evaluations were found to
be technically accurate,
thorough, and of high quality. Exceptions identified were isolated
and promptly corrected.
Plant Support was rated Category 2.
Overall the plant support functions continued to be
effective and contributed to the safe plant performance.
Although improved ALARA
performance was noted, weaknesses
in radiological area access controls continued.
Several
areas for improvement were noted in the emergency preparedness
and security areas.
We have scheduled
a management
meeting with you, open for public observation, at 1:00
p.m. on October 21, 1993, at the Nine Mile Point Training Center.
At the meeting, you
should be prepared to discuss our assessment
and any initiatives you plan to take to address
the weaknesses
detailed in our evaluation.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Thomas T. Martin
Regional Administrator
Enclosure:
Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report Nos. 50-
220/92-99 and 50-410/92-99
Mr..B. Ralph Sylvia
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C. Terry, Vice President - Nuclear Engineering
,M. McCormick, General Manager, Safety Assessment,
Licensing & Training
K. Dahlberg, Unit 1 Plant Manager
J. Mueller, Unit 2 Plant Manager
D. Greene, Manager, Licensing
J. Warden, New York Consumer Protection Branch
G. Wilson, Senior Attorney
, M. Wetterhahn, Winston and Strawn
Director, Energy &Water Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
K. Abraham, PAO (30)
Public Document Room (PDR)
Local Public Document Room (LPDR)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
NRC Resident Inspector
State of New York, SLO Designee
The Chairman
Commissioner Rogers
Commissioner Remick
Commissioner de Planque
Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
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Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia
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Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
C. Cowgill, DRP
L. Nicholson, DRP
D. Weaver, DRP
B. Norris - Nine Mile Point
V. McCree, OEDO
R. Capra, NRR
J. Menning, NRR
D. Brinkman, NRR
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V. McCree, OEDO
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