ML18086B016

Application for Amend to Licenses DPR-70 & DPR-75 Re Administrative Controls Section of Tech Specs & ETS

ML18086B016
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Site:	Salem
Issue date:	10/23/1981
From:	Schneider F Public Service Enterprise Group
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ML18086B015	List: ML18086B014 ML18086B016 ML18086B017 ML18086B020
References
LCR-81-19, NUDOCS 8111120393
Download: ML18086B016 (7)

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Ref. LCR-81-19 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DOCKET NOS. 50-272 and 50-311 PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. DPR-70 AND DPR-75*

NO. 1 AND 2 UNITS SALEM GENERATING STATION Public Service Electric and Gas Company hereby submits proposed changes to Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75 for Salem Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. This change request relates to the section of the Technical Specifications pertaining to Administrative Controls.

Respectfully submitted, PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY p .. J By :,If~ (A.}.,_IL I I'~

. ' FREDERICK W. SCHNEIDER VICE PRESIDENT

Ref. LCR 81-19 STATE OF NEW JERSEY)

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COUNTY OF ESSEX )

FREDERICK w. SCHNEIDER, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says:

I am a Vice President of Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and as such, I signed the request for change to FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. DPR-70 AND DPR-75.

The matters set forth in said change request are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

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FREDERICK W.~HNEIDER Subscribed and sworn to before me this J 7* day of@d~ ,1981 Jersey My Commission expires on

. f . : LCR-81-19 PROPOSED CHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SALEM UNITS 1 AND 2 Description of Change Changes in the organization that operates and supports the operation of the Salem units. Attached is an organization chart providing an overview of the proposed organi~ation.

Reason for Change As a result of the experience gained in the operation and technical support of the Salem units and our continuing desire to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these functions, a review was performed of the structure and capability of our nuclear operations and support organizations. Considered in detail in this review were the many requirements and recommendations that have come forth from the post-TMI assessment of the nuclear industry, as well as the specific observations made by both NRC and INPO.

The results of this organizational review led to the integration, within a centralized Nuclear Department, of a major portion of PSE&G's nuclear operations and support functions. To improve the dedication and responsiveness of support personnel to plant operations, this new department will be located directly at the Artificial Island site. This action will enhance our state of emergency preparedness, and enable us to more effectively satisfy the requi.rements of NUREG-0654 (Criteria for. Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans}.

Safety EvaTuation There is no Unreviewed Safety Question involved in this proposed change to our organization. It relieves plant management of many non-operating responsibilities as plant operating and support organizations are combined into a single centralized integrated structure. Headed by a Vice President as the senior nuclear manager, this organization clearly establishes the responsibility for safe and efficient operation of our nuclear facilities. It also provides for unambiguous management control and effective

• lines of authority and communication between responsible groups involved in the management, technical and administrative support and operation of our nuclear units.

The strength and effectiveness of this organization resides in five key senior management positions providing the overall management direction and control of the Company's nuclear programs.

These positions, Vice President - Nuclear, General Manager -

Salem Operations, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations, General Manager - Nuclear Support and General Manager - Nuclear

• Services are further described below in terms of functional responsibility and authority.

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Ref. : LCR-81-19 Vice President - Nuclear The Vice President - Nuclear is the senior nuclear manager in overall charge of our .nuclear programs at Artificial Island, including plant operations and nuclear safety. The General Manager - Salem Operations, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations, the General Manager - Nuclear Support and the General Manager -

Nuclear Services report directly to the Vice President - Nuclear.

It is expected that the total work force will number approximately 1400 persons by the time of conanercial operation of the first unit at Hope Creek. In the event of a nuclear emergency at Artificial Island, the Vice President - Nuclear assumes the role of Emergency Response Manager and takes conanand and control of all PSE&G on-site and off-site response activities. Additionally, the Vice President - Nuclear establishes policies on nuclear operations matters within the Company, subject to the advice and consent of senior corporate management. Where questions or disagreements arise within the nuclear organization concerning nuclear safety matters, the Vice President - Nuclear Department will establish Company policy. In addition, he has,the authority and responsibility to determine when the plants must be shut down to maintain the safety of the facilities.

As the senior nuclear manager in overall charge of Company nuclear programs, the Vice President ~Nuclear provides management direction and control for the operation and support activities associated with our nuclear facilities at Artificial Island.

This includes the establishment of qualification requirements for management positions which directly support plant operations, the development of goals, objectives and Company poli~y relating to the safe and reliable operation of the nuclear units, and imple-mentation of formalized programs, such.as security, fire protection, radiation protection, and operator training.

The senior nuclear manager is actively involved in plant operational activities and reviews significant operating deficiencies and violations of Technical Specifications. He monitorsthe activities of the Nuclear Review Board that perform the independent review function of important matters affecting nuclear operation and safety. Close attention to unanticipated and unusual plant occurrences and review of operational trend analysis by the senior nuclear manager assures that tne highest standards affecting plant operations are maintained.

Reporting directly to the Vice President - Nuclear is the Manager -

Methods and Administration - Nuclear, who is responsible for planning and scheduling, cost control, systems development, computer applications, and coordination of all personnel and

• administrative functions including payroll, accounting, employment and compensation, and medical services.

Ref.: LCR-81-19 General Manager - Salem Operations General Manager - Hope Creek 0perations The General Manager for each nuclear station is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the nuclear units and general direction of the Operating, Maintenance, Radiation Protection and Technical Support Departments. This encompasses a plant staff in excess of 400 employees. Reporting directly to the station General Manager is an Assistant General Manager, followed by four major station department heads, the Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Technical Manager and Radiation Protection Engineer.

The General Manager is responsible for compliance with all applicable requirements of the NRC Operating License and Technical Specifi-cations, and the prompt reporting of unusual events, deficiencie*s and corrective action implementation. He monitors the activities of the Station Operations Review Committee (SORC), involving evaluations of plant. safety related activities.. Additionally, he is responsible for assuring that the nuclear station needs for engineering, maintenance and other site support services are identified and can be adequately satisfied by the site support organizations to meet all requirements for safe and reliable plant operation.

The General Manager is responsible for assuring that plant staff positions are maintained by fully qualified and trained personnel.

He directs the implementation of a radiation protection program that assures that radiation exposure of plant and support personnel is maintained as low as reasonably achievable. He is also responsible for the approval of operating procedures as required by Technical Specifications and for the development and control of budgets for the operation and maintenance of the station.

General Manager - Nuclear Support The General Manager - Nuclear Support is responsible for providing support to the nuclear stations in the areas of engineering and design, reactor engineering and fuel management, the maintenance of the operating licenses, and review of the investigations conducted by the Safety Review Group. In addition, he provides support for the nuclear department concerning public relations, public information, and the operation 'bf the site nuclear in-formation center.

The station General Manager will direct the General Manager -

Nuclear Support to provide assistance for performance of the required work in these areas of responsibility. The General Manager - Nuclear Support will make the determination of which activities are performed by on-site and/or off-site personnel, and furthermore provide technical direction for all off-site support functions performed in these areas. All off-site commu-nications regarding these areas of responsibility shall be through the Nuclear Support Department.

Ref.: LCR-81-19 Reporting directly to the,General Manager - Nuclear Support are the Safety Review Group; three department managers responsible for licensing and regulation, nuclear safety and assessment, and fuel cycle; and the Assistant General Manager - Nuclear Engineering who, in turn, directs four additional department managers. whose responsibilities include plant systems, engineering and design.

General Manager - Nuclear Services The General Manager - Nuclear Services is responsible for providing technical support to the station organizations in the area of radiation protection; site protection including fire, security and emergency preparedness; training of licensed and non-licensed personnel; In-Service Inspection and non destructive examination~

This organization also provides the stations with calibration and instrument repair, radwaste management, and maintenance support services. In addition, he is res*ponsible for material management, warehousing and control of all contractor act°ivities.

The station General Manager will direct the General Manager -

Nuclear Services to provide assistance ~or performance of the required work in these areas of responsibility. The General Manager - Nuclear Services will make the determination of which activities are performed by on-site and/or off-site personnel, and furthermore provide technical direction for all off-site support functions performed in these areas. All off-site com-munications regarding these areas of responsibility shall be through the Nuclear Services Department.

Reporting to the General Manager - Nuclear Services are six department managers who provide services to the two nuclear stations. Under the direction and control of the Gener.al Manager - Nuclear Services, common activities required by both nuclear stations are combined. to provide improved utilization of resources and greater control of the identified support functions.

The attached changes make basically the same modifications to both Unit No. 1 and 2 Technical Specifications. Pages 6-1 through 6-12 (Appendix A) and pages 5.1-1 and 5.2-1 (Appendix B) are exactly the same for both units; while page 6-12a applies to Unit No. 2 only and page 6-13* is the corresponding change for Unit No. 1.

This request pertains to organizational changes; other differences between the two units' Administrative Controls sections will be addressed in a future License Change Request.