ML17292B635

Submits Summary of 990401 Meeting Conducted in Richland,Wa to Discuss Results of Ppr,Which Was Completed on 990211

ML17292B635
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Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	04/13/1999
From:	Laura Smith NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Parrish J WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
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NUDOCS 9904190187
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION Iv 611 RYAN PLA2A DRIVE, SUITE 400 ARLINGTON,TEXAS 76011-8064 APR j 3 I999 Mr. J. V. Parrish (Mail Drop 1023)

Chief Executive Officer Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968

SUMMARY

OF PUBLIC MEETING HELD ON APRIL 1, 1999, TO PRESENT PLANT PERFORMANCE REVIEW RESULTS FOR WASHINGTON NUCLEAR PROJECT - 2 (WNP-2)

Dear Mr. Parrish:

This refers to the public meeting conducted to discuss the results of the Plant Performance Review (PPR), which was completed on February 11, 1999. The meeting was held on April 1, 1999, in the Supply System Multi-Purpose Facility in Richland, Washington.

Prior to the PPR discussion, I briefly outlined recent changes to the process that is used by NRC to assess licensee performance.

During the PPR discussion, I noted that NRC had determined that performance at WNP-2 was acceptable.. The discussion included exchange on the results of the current performance review and on the planned regional initiative inspection.

Subsequent to the PPR discussion I provided an overview of NRC actions taken in response to the year 2000 (Y2K) concerns.

Informal discussions with members of the public were held following the meeting.

Copies of the overhead slides used during the meeting are enclosed.

In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter willbe placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, we willbe pleased to discuss them with yoU.

Sincerely, Linda J. Smith, h ef Project Branch E Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.:

50-397 License Nos.: NPF-21

Enclosure:

1. Attendance List

2. Presentation Slides 9904i90i87 9904iS PDR ADQCK 05000897 8

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Washington Public Power Supply System cc w/enclosures:

Chairman Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council P.O. Box 43172 Olympia, Washington 98504-3172 Mr. Rodney L. Webring (Mail Drop PE08)

Vice President, Operations Support/PIO Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Greg O. Smith (Mail Drop 927M)

Vice President, Generation Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. D. W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20)

Manager, Regulatory Affairs Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Albert E. Mouncer (Mail Drop 396)

'hief Counsel Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Paul Inserra (Mail Drop PE20)

Manager, Licensing Washington Public Power Supply System P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Perry D. Robinson, Esq.

Winston 8 Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20005-3502 John L. Erickson, Director Division of Radiation Protection Department of Health Airdustrial Center Building ¹5 P.O. Box 47827 Olympia, WA 98504-7827

Washington Public Power Supply System Max E. Benitz, Jr., Chairman Board of Benton County Commissioners P.O. Box 190 Prosser, WA 99350 Sue Miller, Chair Board of Franklin County Commissioners 1016 North 4th Street Pasco, WA 99301 Office of the Governor ATTN: Mr. Bob Nichols State Liaison Officer Executive Policy Division P.O. Box 43113 Olympia, WA 98504-3113

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Associate Dir. for Projects, NRR Associate Dir. for Insp., and Tech. Assmt, NRR PPR Program Manager, NRR/ILPB (2 copies)

Chief, Inspection Program Branch, NRR Chief, Regional Operations and Program Management Section, OEDO S. Richards, NRR Project Director (MS: 13D1)

J. Cushing, NRR Project Manager (MS: 13E1 6)

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ENCLOSURE 2 AGENDA SALP NEW OVERSIGHT PROCESS INTERIMASSESSMENTS PPR RESULTS Y2K QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP}

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Provided method to communicate NRC assessment of Licensee performance.

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Provided a gr'aduated system of Category 1, 2, or 3.

Plants in any category demonstrated acceptable performance.

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Performance levels provided a method to allocate NRC resources in areas at each facility.

Safety Cornerstones

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Initiating Events

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Mitigating Systems

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Integrity of Barriers to Release of Radioactivity

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Occupational Radiation Safety

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Public Radiation Safety

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Physical Protection

Plant Performance Review - Historical

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Performed semi-annually to assess licensee performance.

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Tool to fine tune allocation of NRC resources between SALP Boards.

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. Identifies facility performance level for discussion at the Senior Management Meeting.

Plant Performance Review Process

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Performed semi-annually Allocate NRC resources Examine information since last assessment but emphasizes last 6 months Described in NRC Administrative Letter 98-07, dated October 2, 1998 Based on docketed information listed in the Plant Issues Matrix Results in an integrated inspection plan for all Region IVfacilities

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Meeting used as a forum to discuss licensee performance.

Emphasizes the last 6 months First public meeting discussing licensee performance since last SALP Public Meeting.

Meetings to be held every 2 years

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NRC FINDS PERFORMANCE ACCEPTABLE AT WNP-2 IN LATEST REVIEW

Functional Area Highlights

~ Operations o Maintenance

~ Engineering

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Core Inspection

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Occupational Radiation Exposure

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Inservice Inspection

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Radioactive Waste

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Physical Security Program

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Safety System Engineering

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Safety Evaluation Program

Regional Initiative Inspection

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Effectiveness of Licensee Process to Identify, Resolve, and Prevent Problems

NRC Year 2000 (Y2K)Activities

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Issued Generic Letter 98-01

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Performed a survey of the status of all reactor facilities

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Will inspect the readiness of all facilities for Y2K

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Developed plans to monitor the impact on facilities during the transition from 12/31/99 to 01/01/20QQ

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