ML18086B530
| ML18086B530 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 06/16/1982 |
| From: | Liden E Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0737, RTR-NUREG-737, TASK-1.A.1.1, TASK-TM BQ18-1-2, NUDOCS 8206240143 | |
| Download: ML18086B530 (2) | |
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80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ 07101 /201 430-7000 MAILING ADDRESS I P.O. Box 570, Newark, NJ 07101 June 16, 1982 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7920 Norfolk Avenue Bethesda, MD 20014 Attention:
Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch 1 Division of Licensing Gentlemen:
SHIFT TECHNICAL ADVISOR PHASE OUT PROGRAM NO. 1 AND 2 UNITS SALEM GENERATING STATION DOCKET NOS. 50-272 AND 50-311 Out letter of December 31, 1980 (R. L. Mittl to s. A. Varga and F. J. Miraglia), described PSE&G's program to replace the Shift Technical Advisor (STA) with a Shift Supervisor -
Engineer (SS-E) and indicated that implementation could be achieved by July 1982.
The purpose of this letter is to provide updated information with respect to this program and to request your approval of this concept such that implemen-tation of this concept could be achieved by September 1982.
The present supervisory shift crew composition identified in Table 6.2-1 of the Salem Station Technical Specifications requires that, with both units operating in Modes 1 through 4, there be a minimum of one Shift Supervisor (SS) with a Senior Reactor Operator's (SRO) license, one individual with an SRO license, and one STA on shift.
To meet these re-quirements, each shift is currently staffed with one Senior Shift Supervisor (SSS), one Shift Supervisor -
Nuclear (SS-N) and one SS-E, all of whom hold SRO licenses for both units; and one STA.
The SS-E and the STA are degreed engineers.
It is our intent to fulfill the STA requirements with the SS-E.
The SS-E will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline with specific training in plant design and response, and analysis of the plant for transients and accidents in accordance with the requirements of NUREG-0737,Section I.A.1.1 and be a licensed SRO.
In the event that a fully qualified SS-~ were unavailable, a qualified STA would fill the position.
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Dir. of Nucl. Reactor Reg. 6/16/82 Under this concept, the SSS would take direct charge of the affected unit in the event of an emergency and the SS-E would assume responsibilities currently assigned to the STA.
The SS-N would assume responsibility for the un-affected unit.
It is anticipated that each SS-E would spend one to three years on shift.
Assigning the SS-E responsibility for the operation of a unit provides meaningful job experience.
A thorough understanding of operations and an SRO license would better qualify an individual to perform the STA func-tion.
Additionally, we believe this concept provides an ex-cellent method for developing young engineers for future management responsibilities.
We are prepared to implement this program, including the submittal of a License Change Request revising applicable Technical Specifications, upon receipt of your approval.
We believe t_his program is a viable alternative to meet the STA requirements and that the ability to analyze abnormal condi-tions in the plant will be enhanced by its implementation.
A prompt reply in this matter will be appreciated.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
RWB/EAL:df CC:
Mr. Leif Norrholm Very truly yours, c;l/d // ~
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E./A* Liden, Manager
~~clear Licensing and Regulation NRC Senior Resident Inspector Mr. William J. Ross NRC Licensing Project Manager BQ18 1-2