ML18092A181
| ML18092A181 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 05/21/1984 |
| From: | Liden E Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8405250062 | |
| Download: ML18092A181 (5) | |
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 Nuclear Department May 21, 1984
- u. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Off ice of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Licensing Washington, D. c.
20555 Attention:
Mr. Steven A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch, No. 1 NUCLEAR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT SALEM GENERATING STATION DOCKET NOS. 50-272 AND 50-311 Gentlemen:
Enclosed for your information is a copy of our response to the second Quarterly Report of our Nuclear Oversight Committee.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Sincerely, E. A. Liden Manager -
Nuclear Licensing and Regulation 95-2168 (SM) 10-82
Mr. Steven C Mr. H. B. Kister, Chief Projects Branch No. 2, DPRP Region 1 Mr. Donald c. Fischer Licensing Project Manager Mr. James Linville Senior Resident Inspector 5/21/84 j
L May 18, 1984 RESPONSE TO QUARTERLY REPORT NUCLEAR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APRIL 24, 1984 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Progress toward completion of the PSE&G Improvement Program Action Plans continues on or ahead of the schedule submitted to the NRC.
We a re tracking to the internal working schedule which is more optimistic relative to completion dates for each of the Action Plans.
As of May 1, 1984, 51 of 57 planned milestones have been accomplished and we have expended 10,802 mandays of effort ag~inst the planned 10,051 mandays.
There has been substantial progress during this* report period.
The performance of Nuclear Department personnel continues to be equal to the challenge.
Response to Quarterly Report NUCLEAR DEPARTMENT STAFFING 5/18/84 The Nuclear Department Staffing Plan is being accelerated to meet our year end staffing goals.
In the first four months of 1984, we have hired 102 employees while losing 12 through attrition (less than 1% turnover).
The total number of personnel as of April 30, 1984 is 1274.
Along with the increases made to the employment and placement staff, open-houses, search firms, and a strong advertising program are being used to increase appiicant activity flow with contractors and consultants filling any gaps in staffing levels.
SAFETY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Efforts are continuing to identify comparable nuclear plants and available sources of industry standards.
NOC comments on those performance indicators presented are being incorporated
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Response to Quarterly Report.
5/18,/84 and it is anti~ipated that an updated set of performance indicators will be available for review at the next NOC quarterly meeting.
HEALTH PHYSICS We are continuing to perform in-depth and thorough audits to assure conformance with both the regulations and the Radiation Protection Program.
The Radiation Protection Department at Salem Station is continuing to identify means to reduce radwaste generation.
Radiation Protection personnel are also continually identifying areas of improvement to direct the program towards a goal of excellence.
COMMUNICATIONS PSE&G management agrees that frank and open communications with the NOC are essential to assure the usefulness of the NOC and the successful implementation of *the NOC charter.
We remain dedicated to fulfilling our responsibility for and commitment to safe, efficient nuclear plant operation.
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