ML18094B118

Application for Amends to Licenses DPR-70 & DPR-75, Consisting of Rev 2 to 890829 Request Re Temporary Relief to Requirements of Tech Spec Sections 6.2.2.g & 6.3.1,to Permit Individual Assume Duties of Operations Manager for 18-month

ML18094B118
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	10/11/1989
From:	Miltenberger S Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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NLR-N89204, NUDOCS 8910180185
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company Steven E. Miltenberger Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 609-339-4199 Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer October 11, 1989 NLR-N89204 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Gentlemen:

REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT, REVISION 2 SALEM GENERATING STATION UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. DPR-70 AND DPR-75 DOCKET NOS. 50-272 AND 50-311 In accordance with the requirements of 10CFR50.90, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) hereby transmits a request for amendment of Facility Operating Licenses DPR-70 and DPR-75 for Salem Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 respectively. In accordance with 10CFR50.91 (b) (1) requirements, a copy of this request has been sent to the State of New Jersey.

On August 29, 1989, PSE&G submitted an Emergency License Change Request for temporary relief to the requirements of Technical Specification sections 6.2.2.g and 6.3.1. The request was submitted to permit a specific individual to assume the active duties of the Operations Manager, without currently holding a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license, for a period of 18 months.

Revision 1 to this License Change Request was transmitted on August 31, 1989, to clarify the time frame for the designated candidate obtaining an SRO license. Based on further discussions with Mr. J *. Stone, the NRR Project Manager for Salem Generating station, we are transmitting revision 2 to this request. This revision removes the "emergency" status associated with previous versions of this request, and is a permanent change as opposed to temporary relief.

PSE&G believes that the proposed change includes adequate technical justification to conclude that a detailed specialist review should not be required and that the proposed change can be classified as a Category 2 change.

Attachment 1 includes a description, justification and significant hazards analysis for the proposed change. Attachment 2 contains the Technical Specification pages revised with pen and ink changes. Attachment 3 contains the Technical Specification pages with the changes incorporated.

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Document Control Desk 2 10-11-89 NLR-N89204 This submittal includes one (1) signed original, including affidavit, and thirty seven (37) copies pursuant to 10CFR50.4 (b)

(2) (ii).

Should you have any questions regarding this transmittal, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely, Attachment C Mr. J. c. Stone Licensing Project Manager Ms. K. Halvey Gibson Senior Resident Inspector Mr. W. T. Russell, Administrator Region I Mr. Kent Tosch, Chief New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Environmental Quality Bureau of Nuclear Engineering CN 415 -

Trenton, NJ 08625

REF: NLR-N89204 STATE OF NEW JERSEY )

SS.

COUNTY OF SALEM

s. Miltenberger, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says:

I am Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and as such, I find the matters set forth in our letter dated October 11, 1989 , concerning the Salem Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

Subscribed and Sworn t~ before me this 111/G day of (J/e}v~ , 1989

.. ~~~~AM Nota.ry Public of New Jersey My Commission expires on

ATTACHMENT 1 LCR 89-11 PROPOSED LICENSE CHANGE SALEM GENERATING STATION UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. DPR-70 AND DPR-75 DOCKET NOS. 50-272 AND 50-311 I. Description of the Change Modify the present Technical Specification section 6.2.2.g to eliminate the Operations Manager as a position requiring an SRO license. Add a new Technical Specification section 6.2.2.h to specify the requirements for the Operations Manager.

II. Reason for the Change Provide flexibility in implementing future management changes.

III.Justification for the Change The Operations Department at Salem Generat~ng Station is managed through an Operations Manager, (2) Operations Engineers (one per each Salem Unit) and Shift Supervision. Technical Specifications presently require all of these individuals to hold an SRO license.

current industry guidance on the selection, qualification and training of personnel for nuclear power plants (ANSI/ANS-3.1-1987), allows relaxation of the SRO license requirement for the Operations Manager position, provided certain conditions are met. This allows greater management flexibility while maintaining the high standards necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation of a nuclear power plant. PSE&G supports this philosophy and thus is requesting the enclosed license amendment a An individual designated to fill the position of Operations Manager must satisfy one (1) of the following conditions:

(1) Hold an SRO license.

(2) Have held a license for a similar unit (PWR).

(3) Have been certified at an appropriate simulator for equivalent senior operator knowledge.

(4) Have been certified on plant operational knowledge based on the plant managers job analysis.

These special requirements ensure that a selected candidate has demonstrated knowledge at the senior operator level, even though he may not hold an SRO license. Since the Operating Engineers are required to have an SRO license, the Operations Department licensed personnel (shift supervision and control room operators) are directly managed by an individual holding an SRO license.

Based on tne specified knowledge requirements to fill the position of Operations Manager, and maintaining SRO licensed Operating Engineers, PSE&G believes that approving this amendment request will not adversely affect the safe operation of the Salem Generating station.

IV. Significant Hazards Consideration The proposed changes to the Technical Specifications:

1. Do not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequence of an accident previously evaluated.

Any individual selected to fill the Operations Manager position will meet current industry guidance on the selection, qualification and training of personnel for nuclear power plants, as specified in the Technical Specifications. These requirements ensure that any candidate has demonstrated knowledge at the senior operator level.

Therefore, it may be concluded that the proposed change does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.

2. Do not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any previously evaluated.

The lack of an SRO license on the part of the Operations Manager, unlike a procedure or design change, is not a potential new accident precursor.

Therefore, it may be concluded that the proposed change does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any previously evaluated.

3. Do not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

The Operations Department licensed personnel (shift supervision and control room operators) will continue to be directly managed by an individual holding an SRO license (Operating Engineer).

Unlicensed candidates selected for the Operations Manager position must meet the education, experience and training

.requirements of ANSI NlS.1-1971 and the special requirements specified in the Technical Specifications.

Therefore, it may be concluded that the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

v. Conclusions Based on the information presented above, PSE&G has concluded that the proposed changes satisfy the criteria for a no significant hazards consideration.

ATTACHMENT 2