ML18200A029
| ML18200A029 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Westinghouse |
| Issue date: | 07/18/2018 |
| From: | Eric Michel NRC/RGN-II/DFFI |
| To: | Annacone M Westinghouse |
| References | |
| IR 2018003 | |
| Download: ML18200A029 (10) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 July 18, 2018 Mr. Mike Annacone Vice President, Columbia Fuel Operations and Manager, Columbia Plant Westinghouse Electric Company 5801 Bluff Road Hopkins, SC 29061
SUBJECT:
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY - NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT NUMBER 70-1151/2018-003
Dear Mr. Annacone:
This letter refers to an inspection conducted from April 1 through June 30, 2018, at the Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, SC. The purpose of this inspection was to determine whether activities authorized under the license were conducted safely and in accordance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements. The enclosed inspection report presents the results of this inspection.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to public health and safety, the common defense and security, and to confirm compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selected examination of procedures and representative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC has determined that no violations of more than minor significance were identified.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390 of NRCs Rules of Practice and Procedure, a copy of this letter and enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room, or from the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), which is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
M. Annacone 2 If you have any questions, please contact Tom Vukovinsky of my staff at (404) 997-4622.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Eric C. Michel, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of Fuel Facility Inspection Docket No. 70-1151 License No. SNM-1107
Enclosure:
NRC Inspection Report 70-1151/2018-003 w/Supplemental Information cc:
John Howell Manager Environment, Health and Safety Electronic Mail Distribution Nancy Parr Manager Licensing Electronic Mail Distribution Christine Kneece Manager Industrial Safety Electronic Mail Distribution Susan E. Jenkins Assistant Director, Division of Waste Management Bureau of Land and Waste Management Department of Health and Environmental Control Electronic Mail Distribution
ML18200A029 SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DFFI RII:DFFI RII:DFFI RII:DFFI RII:DFFI RII:DFFI RII:DFFI SIGNATURE Per FIT Per FIT Per FIT Per FIT NAME MCrespo KWomack TVukovinsky PStartz DATE 6/22/2018 6/22/2018 7/12/2018 7/11/2018 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket No.: 70-1151 License No.: SNM-1107 Report No.: 70-1151/2018-003 Licensee: Westinghouse Electric Company Facility: Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility Location: Hopkins, SC 29061 Dates: April 1 through June 30, 2018 Inspectors: M. Crespo, Senior Fuel Facility Inspector (Paragraph A)
T. Vukovinsky, Senior Fuel Facility Inspector (Paragraph C)
R. Womack, Fuel Facility Inspector (Paragraph B)
Approved by: E. Michel, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of Fuel Facility Inspection Enclosure
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Westinghouse Electric Company Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility Nuclear Regulatory Commission Integrated Inspection Report 70-1151/2018-003 April 1 through June 30, 2018 The inspection was conducted by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regional inspectors during normal shifts in areas of operational safety and facility support. The inspectors performed a selective examination of license activities that were accomplished by direct observation of safety-significant activities and equipment, tours of the facility, interviews and discussions with licensee personnel, and a review of facility records. No violations of more than minor significance identified during the inspection.
Operational Safety
- In the area of Fire Protection, no violations of more than minor significance identified during the inspection. (Paragraph A.1)
Facility Support
- In the area of Emergency Preparedness, no violations of more than minor significance identified during the inspection. (Paragraph B.1)
Other
- Review of the performance evaluation to change the S1030 Scrubber system inspection frequency from 13 to 26 weeks. (Paragraph C)
Attachment:
Key Points of Contact List of Items Opened, Closed, and Discussed Inspection Procedures Used Documents Reviewed
REPORT DETAILS Summary of Plant Status The Westinghouse Facility converts uranium hexafluoride (UF6) into uranium dioxide using a wet conversion process, and fabricates fuel assemblies for use in commercial nuclear power reactors. During the inspection period, normal production activities were ongoing.
A. Safety Operations
- 1. Fire Protection (Annual) (Inspection Procedure 88055)
- a. Inspection Scope The inspectors conducted walk downs of the chemical and mechanical areas of the plant as well as the roof and adjacent buildings to assess the condition and implementation of fire protection safety controls and items relied on for safety (IROFS). The inspectors reviewed samples of preventive maintenance records for fire pump two, the hot oil room, and various hydrogen and natural gas lines for the incinerator, calciner, and tank farm to verify that the fire protection systems were maintained in accordance with the requirements of the integrated safety analysis and the license application. In addition, the inspectors evaluated the maximum special nuclear material assumptions used for the fire related accident sequences for the ventilation system and the incinerator in the integrated safety analysis to verify the assumptions reflected actual plant conditions.
The inspectors reviewed the storage of flammable materials and liquids throughout the process areas to verify they were stored according to approved procedures. The inspectors also assessed the status of transient combustibles to verify that combustible loading was consistent with the approved housekeeping procedure, SYP-300, Housekeeping.
The inspectors reviewed the condition of fire dampers, fire doors, and penetration seals on fire walls to verify that they were being maintained in a condition that would ensure they were available and reliable to perform their safety function as required by Section 8.1.3 of the license application. Also, the inspectors reviewed the condition of portable extinguishers at their designated locations to verify that the extinguishers were maintained according Section 8.1.6.1 of the license application.
The inspectors reviewed the licensees fire protection impairment of fire pump one while it was undergoing refurbishment to verify that adequate compensatory measures had been put in place that meet the requirements of Section 8.1.6.2 of the license application.
The inspectors reviewed the licensee corrective action program (CAP) entries for the past 12 months to verify that problems or deficiencies associated with the fire protection or implementing procedures were dispositioned in accordance with the approved corrective action.
The inspectors interviewed fitzmill operators and reviewed their procedures to verify that the training on hazardous powder characteristics required by Section 8.1.4.4 of the license application had been implemented. The inspectors also interviewed an incident commander, security personnel stationed at the fire alarm panel, and licensee personnel
2 conducting fire work to verify that training and knowledge of their applicable fire protection systems were according to requirements of Chapter 8 of the license application.
b. Conclusion
No violations of more than minor significance identified during the inspection.
B. Facility Support
- a. Inspection Scope The inspectors interviewed licensee staff and reviewed procedural revisions in order to verify that no changes to the Emergency Preparedness (EP) program had been made that decrease the effectiveness of the Site Emergency Plan (SEP) as required by 10 CFR 70.32(i). The inspectors verified that changes made to the EP program met current licensing commitments under License Condition S-2 of SNM-1107. The inspectors toured areas designated as Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) in order to verify that current plans and procedural revisions were available for use as required. The inspectors also verified that the licensees call list for both onsite and offsite personnel was current in accordance with Section 4.26.
The inspectors reviewed the SEP to verify that firefighting precautions for NCS are included in procedures and coordinated with offsite agencies as required by Section 5.3.1. The inspectors toured EOC sites to verify that current pre-fire plans are available in field locations as required. The inspectors also verified that reentry and recovery to areas following an emergency event and evacuation are governed by specific procedures as required.
The inspectors reviewed samples of training records and interviewed licensee staff regarding emergency preparedness training in the past year. The inspectors conducted this review to verify that the licensee provided training for designated emergency response personnel in accordance with Section 7.2 of the SEP. The inspectors also reviewed the training topics and records for fire brigade members to verify that training complied with 29 CFR 1910.156 and that training sessions were held within the frequency as specified. The inspectors interviewed senior licensee staff members including the emergency preparedness manager and an emergency director to verify that emergency response officials were familiar with expected emergency situations consistent with the SEP.
The inspectors reviewed the written agreements with the offsite agencies to verify that the organizations designated in Section 4.26 of the SEP had up-to-date agreements.
The inspectors reviewed records to verify that the licensee invited the off-site organizations for training and drill participation as described in Section 7.3. The inspectors also reviewed drill schedules and post incident analyses to verify that items identified during critiques and events were being captured and addressed in the corrective action program and that drills were conducted within the required timeframe.
3 The inspectors observed the storage of emergency equipment in Conference Room 200, the Emergency Brigade Building, the Station Meeting Room, the Pavilion, and the Gate 1 Guard Station to verify that equipment was maintained as required by Chapter 6 of the SEP.
The inspectors reviewed the most recent licensee conducted audit of the EP program to verify that the audit covered the scope, independence, and other requirements of Section 7.8. The inspectors reviewed corrective actions from the audit results as well as other CAP entries related to the EP program in order to verity that findings and recommendations were being identified and addressed in accordance with the licensees CAP.
The inspectors reviewed documentation of events that have occurred since the last EP inspection that required the implementation of the Emergency Plan to verify that problems or deficiencies associated with the Emergency Plan or implementing procedures were dispositioned in accordance with the approved corrective action program.
b. Conclusion
No violations of more than minor significance identified during the inspection.
C. Performance Evaluation of the S-1030 Scrubber System The inspectors reviewed the Performance Evaluation of the S-1030 Scrubber System After the Fifth Completion of OM81037: 13 Week OM - S1030 Packing Baskets, Scrubber Body, Inlet Transition and Chevron Baffle Inspection and Cleaning, Revision (Rev.) 1, hereafter referred to as the Performance Evaluation. The Performance Evaluation was conducted by the licensee to document their technical justification to adjust the frequency of the S-1030 scrubber inspections from a 13-week frequency (quarterly) to a 26-week frequency (semi-annual). The IROFS reviewed included:
VENT-S1030-105; -107; -108; -124; -126; -127; -128; -129; -136; -137; -139; -140; -141;
-144; -146; and -147. These IROFS are detailed in CSE-1-E, S-1030 Scrubber System, Rev. 14. The Performance Evaluation documented the results of the first five completions of the 13-week scrubber inspections as well as the completion of eighty-five weekly inspections of OM81038, Weekly OM S-1030 Inlet Transition, Elbow and Front of Basket Media Inspection. The inspectors reviewed the Performance Evaluation, including the quantified data and margin of error calculations for each section of the S1030 scrubber as well as the projected future scrubber system uranium loading for the periodicity change from 13 to 26 weeks. The inspectors noted that the predicted loading for a frequency change to 26-weeks was within the safety limits described in CSE-1-E.
The licensee submitted the Performance Evaluation to the NRC on July 11, 2018, as required by Confirmatory Order (ML17221A112)Section V.4 (4), for a change to the modifications to the S-1030 scrubber system.
D. Exit Meeting The inspection scope and results were presented to members of the licensees staff at various meetings throughout the inspection period and were summarized on June 14, 2018, to M. Annacone and staff. No dissenting comments were received from the licensee. Proprietary information was discussed but not included in the report.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- 1. KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Name Title L. Berry Acting Emergency Preparedness Manager S. Carver Emergency Preparedness G. Couture Licensing Engineer J. Williams Fire Protection Engineer Other licensee employees contacted included engineers, technicians, production staff, and office personnel.
- 2. LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Not Applicable
- 3. INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 88050, Emergency Preparedness IP 88055, Fire Protection (Annual)
- 4. DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Records:
SYP-305, Fire Watch Safety, Rev. 9 SYP-207, Cutting, Welding, and Hot Work, Rev. 33 SYP-300, Housekeeping, Rev. 26 SYP-303, Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance, Rev. 11 Work Orders: 806450, 781774, 764897, 767573, 772476, 760551, 760555 TRN-049, Fire Watch - Hot Work Training COP-811001, Fitzmill, Rev. 58 PM20209 for IROFS CHEM-407 CFFF Fire Protection Modifications, September 2017 SYF-306-5, Fire Protection Impairment Form, Rev. 1 TA-500, Columbia Manufacturing Plant Configuration Control, Rev. 35 SYP-203, Isolation of Hazardous Energy, Rev. 25 CAF-300-01, Trainee / Meeting Attendance Roster, Rev. 1, dated May 12, 2016 EHS-AUDIT-18-3, Emergency Preparedness Program Audit, dated April 26, 2018 ROF-07-001-9, EHS Operations Emergency Equipment - HP Lab, Rev. 9, dated February 8, 2018 SEPF-009-1, Command Check Sheet - Uranyl Nitrate (UNH) Solution Release, Rev. 2, dated September 22, 2016 SEPF-009-3, Command Check Sheet - Injured Employee, Rev. 9, dated May 14, 2015 SEPF-009-3, Command Check Sheet - Injured Employee, Rev. 10, dated July 27, 2017 SEPF-009-3, Command Check Sheet - Injured Employee, Rev. 13, dated May 10, 2018 SEPF-009-4, Command Check Sheet - Ammonia Release - Conversion Area, Rev. 7, dated September 22, 2016 SEPF-009-7, Command Check Sheet - HF Release, Rev. 4, dated September 22, 2016 SEPF-009-18, Command Check Sheet - Spills Outside, Rev. 5, dated August 17, 2017
2 SEPF-009-26, Command Check Sheet - Ammonia Release - URRS Area, Rev. 4, dated September 13, 2016 SEPF-009-29, Command Check Sheet - Response To Car Fire, Rev. 0, dated July 27, 2017 SEPF-014-22, TOOL ROOM Severe Weather Preparations, Rev. 0, dated August 10, 2017 SEPF-014-23, QC Receiving/Tool and Gauge Severe Weather Preparations, Rev. 0, dated September 8, 2017 SEPF-014-24, Severe Weather Preparations, Rev. 0, dated September 28, 2017 SEPF-013-1, Post Incidence Analysis, Rev. 5, dated September 22, 2017 SEPS-009-8, Hydrofluoric Acid Facility Preplan, Rev. 3, dated September 8, 2013 SEPS-009-9, Incident Action Plan, Rev. 1, dated October 20, 2011 SEPS-009-11, Hazardous Material Incident Tactical Worksheet, Rev. 1, dated August 8, 2013 Procedures:
CA-006, Columbia Plant Training Delivery System (TDS), Rev. 20, dated August 17, 2017 SEP-007, Notification Guidelines for NRC and Other Agencies, Rev. 45, dated April 13, 2018 SEP-009, Emergency Response Organization Check Sheets, Rev. 16, dated August 31, 2017 SEP-014, Response to Extreme Environmental Conditions, Rev. 5, dated August 31, 2017 Other Documents:
CSE-1-E, S-1030 Ventilation System, Rev. 14 Site Emergency Plan, effective date of revision: November 28, 2016 TRN-001-2, Annual Refresher HP Emergency Response Training, Rev. 9 TRN-001-6, CFFF Annual Required Training, Rev. 4 TRN-095, Emergency Operations Center Refresher Training, Rev. 1 Condition Reports Written as a Result of the Inspection:
2018-10973; 2018-11023 Condition Reports:
100498101, 3rd Quarter 2017 ERT Drills All shifts 2018-7288, Internal Oversight: Recommend Reviewing for Effectiveness Activities Necessary to Implement the Site Emergency Plan 2018-7755, Lack of Communication and Barricade during AC-32 Zirc Fire 2018-9169, Internal Oversight: EHS Audit for the Emergency Preparedness Program, Emergency Preparedness 2018-10568, Training related issues from HAZMAT Shutdown training 2018 Other: IR-2018-10982; IR-2018-11065; IR-2018-11073; IR-2018-11084