ML17326B238
| ML17326B238 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 05/30/1986 |
| From: | Alexich M INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. (FORMERLY INDIANA & MICHIG |
| To: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0737, RTR-NUREG-737, TASK-1.A.1.1, TASK-TM AEP:NRC:0398L, AEP:NRC:3981, AEP:NRC:398L, GL-86-04, GL-86-4, NUDOCS 8606060193 | |
| Download: ML17326B238 (7) | |
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INDIANA8 MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY P.O. BOX 16631 COLUMBUS, OHIO 43216 May 30, 1986 AEP:NRC:0398L Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant Unit Nos.
1 and 2
Docket Nos.
50-315 and 50-316 License Nos.
RESPONSE
TO GENERIC LETTER 86-04:
POLICY STATEMENT ON ENGINEERING EXPERTISE ON SHIFT Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Keppler:
This letter responds to Generic Letter (GL)'6-04, "Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift," dated February 13, 1986.
GL 86-04 requested that we transmit our plans regarding modifications to our current experts on shift program, in light of options now available's a result of the new policy statement on this topic.
Included in this letter is the response to that request.
In the subject policy, stress is placed on the importance of providing engineering and accident assessment expertise on shift. It is our understanding the Commission prefers a SRO/STA position.
Two options are stated as acceptable in the policy statement:
"0 tion 1:
Combined SRO STA Position This option is satisfied by assigning an individual with the following qualifications to each operating shift crew as one of the SROs (preferably the Shift Supervisor) required by 10 CFR 50.54(m)(2)(i):
a.
Licensed as a senior operator on the nuclear power unit(s) to which
- assigned, and b.
Meets the STA training criteria of NUREG-0737, Item I.A.1.1, and one of the following educational alternatives:
(1)
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution; (2)
Professional Engineer's license obtained by the successful completion of the PE examination; (3)
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology from an accredited institution, including course work in the physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences; 86O606019>
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Bachelor's degree in a physical science from an accredited institution, including course work in the physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences.
0 tion 2'ontinued Use of STA Position This option is satisfied by placing on each shift a dedicated Shift Technical Advisor (STA) who meets the STA criteria of NUREG-0737, Item I.A.1 ~ 1.
The STA should assume an active role in shift activities.
For
- example, the STA should review plant logs, participate in shift turnover activities, and maintain an awareness of plant configuration and status."
It is our understanding either Option 1 or 2 may be used on shift.
In other
- words, a utility may use Option 1 on some shifts, and Option 2 on other shifts, or may use the same option on every shift. If Option 1 is used, then the" separate STA position may be eliminated for that shift.
The following are responses to your specific questions.
"1 Your current ro ram for rovidin en ineerin ex ertise on shift" R~es onse D.
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Cook Plant STAs notate onto and are active patticipants with the Operations shifts.
Currently there are ten Qualified STAs, with five on shift, and five available for non-shift related activities.
In addition, three STAs have successfully passe'd theSRO examination, two are in training for the SRO examination, and an additional four successfully completed the RO examination.
While on shift, the STAs perform the following activities:
(1)
Perform immediate investigation of selected Condition Reports.
(2)
Conduct turnovers, review logs, and keep current in the status of the plant.
(3)
Perform routine tours of the plant.
(4)
Follow control room activities during plant maneuvers, such as set-up, start-up, power changes, cool-down, and degassing.
(5)
Provide on shift accident assessment as required by NUREG-0737.
(6)
Advise the Shift Supervisors on engineering, safety, reportability and compliance issues.
For qualified STAs not attached to an operational shift, the following principal duties are completed:
(1)
Review and condense information from all reactor trips.
(2)
Participate in meetings with AEPSC and fuel vendor personnel to discuss reload safety analyses.
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Mr. Harold R. Denton AEP:NRC:0398L (3)
Coordinate plant participation in Technical Specification amendment preparation and implementation.
s (4)
On a part-time basis, spend time in the Corporate Safety and Licensing office assisting with selected safety and licensing issues.
(5)
Collect and collate data for trending and presentation for further analysis.
(6)
Perform immediate reviews and coordinate responses to INPO, Significant Operating Event Reports, and Significant Event Reports.
"2 If our current STA ro ram utilizes an 'e uivalenc 'riteria to an en ineerin de ree a descri tion of the criteria used"
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Equivalency criteria will not be used at the Cook Plant.
Educational alternatives, as described in Option 1, b., will be followed.
A descri tion of an modifications ou intend to ro ose to our current ro ram in order to take advanta e of the o tions identified in the Commission's Polic Statement" s
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The Cook Plant will implement both Option l a d/ nrOoption 2 as stated above.
No modifications of these Options are requested at this time.
This document has been prepared followi'ng Corporate procedures which incorporate a reasonable set,of controls'to 'in'sure its accuracy and completeness prior to signature by the undersigned.
Ver truly your P.
A xich g6 L(,
Vice President I"
MPA/pm cc:
John E. Dolan W.
G. Smith, Jr.
- Bridgman R.
C. Carruth G. Bruchmann G. Charnoff NRC Resident Inspector
- Bridgman