ML19250B701
| ML19250B701 | |
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| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 08/30/1979 |
| From: | Brown G, Everett R, Murray B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML19250B696 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-285-79-10, NUDOCS 7911010343 | |
| Download: ML19250B701 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000285/1979010
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
REGION IV
Report No.
50-285/79-10
Licenec No.
Licensee:
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
Docket No.
50-285
1623 Harney Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Category
C
Facility:
Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 (FC)
Inspection Conducted:
July 30-31, 1979
Inspector:
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Inspection Summary
Inspection on July 30-31, 1979 (Report No. 50-285/79-10)
Areas Inspected: Routine, announced inspection of the licensee's Emergency
Planning Program including coordination with off-site support agencies;
facilities, equipment, and procedures; test and drills; licensee audits;
and emergency training. The inspector observed an emergency drill on
July 31, 1979. The inspection involved 32 on-site hours by two NRC
inspectors.
Results:
One item of noncompliance (Infraction:
failure to conduct training)
was identified.
See paragraph 6.
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DETAILS
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Persons Contacted
- R. L. Andrews, Plant Superintendent
- M. F. Cassada, Health Physicist
- F. F. Franco, Chemistry and Health Physics Supervisor
G. Gates, Plant Operating Supervisor
J. Gass, Training Coordinator
R. Hyde, QA Engineer
- L. Kusek, Plant Technical Supervisor
- Denotes those present during exit interview.
The inspectors also interviewed several other OPPD employees during
the course of the inspection.
Off-Site Agencies
H. E. Simmons, Nebraska Health Department
H. J. Boccella, Iowa Office of Disaster Services
Lt. N. C. Peterson, Nebraska Highway Patrol
M. A. Quaife, M. D., University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
R. Rolland, Dispatcher, Washington County Sheriff Office
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R. Medina, Nebraska Civil Defense
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Scope of Inspection
This inspection covered a review of the licensee's Emergency Planning
Program for the period July 18, 1978 through July 30, 1979.
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Coordinator with Off-Site Agencies
The inspectors contacted the off-site support agencies identified in
paragraph 1.b to determine if the licensee had established contact
with these agencies during the past year. The inspector also examined
records, procedures and written agreements regarding the licensee's
ccordination with the off-site agencies listed in Sections VII-II
VII-III of the Emergency Plan. The review of records and discussions
with off-site agencies verified that the existing agreements remain in
effect and that the licensee had contacted the various agencies during
the past year.
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No items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
4.
Facilities, Equipment, and Procedures
a.
Emergency Kit Inventory
The inspectors examined the inventory of supplies, equipment,
and procedures maintained in the emergency kits located at the
Emergency Control Center, Control Room, and Alternate Emergency
Control Center to determine agreement with the inventories
listed in Sections VII-AI and VII-AIX of the Emergency Plan.
No items of noncompliance or deviation were noted.
b.
Facilities
The inspectors visited the Emergency Control Center, Alternate
Emergency Control Center, Control Room, and First Aid Room to
determine if the facilities are maintained as described in the
c.
Calibration and Maintenance of Emergency Equipment
The inspectors examined the adequacy of procedures and schedules
established by the licensee for calibrations, maintenance, and
inspection of emergency equipment. This included a review of
portable survey meters, counting instruments, and air samplers;
effluent monitors; and meterological instruments.
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The problems associated with monitoring iodine and particulate
radioactivity in the presence of noble gases were discussed. The
licensee acknowledged that, considering their present effluent
monitoring system, it would be difficult to accurately assess
iodine releases due to the masking effect of interfering noble
gases. The licensee stated that they are presently evaluating
other available effluent monitoring systems and may install a
new system based on the results of the evaluation.
The '.icensee also stated that they plan to acquire iodine sampling
equi >' ant for use by off-site survey teams.
The licensse's recorders indicated that calibrations were performed
as required by established procedures.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
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5.
Emergency Plan and Implementing Procedures
The inspector examined the licensee's program for reviewing and
approving changes made to the Emergency Plan and associated implementing
procedures.
It was noted that changes made to the plan and procedures
since the previous inspection had been properly reviewed and approved.
Appendix III to the Emergency Plan contains the procedures for deter-
mining the magnitude of release. However, the procedure only discusses
data from effluent monitor RM-052. The procedure does not include a
discussion or evaluation of data available from monitors RM-060, RM-061,
and RM-062.
The licensee stated that information from monitors RM-060-
RM-062 would be used in the evaluation of accident conditions, but that
the monitors were installed after the Emergency Plan was written. As
a. result, reference to the new monitors was inadvertently omitted.
According to a licensee representative, Appendix III will be amended
to include the above mentioned monitors.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
6.
Training
The inspector reviewed the licensee's training program for OPPD personnel
and off-site support agencies to determine compliance with Item H, Ap-
pendix E of 10 CFR 50 and Section VII-VIII of the Emergency Plan. Section
VII-VIII of the Emergency Plan states, in part; "All plant operation,
technical and maintenance personnel are trained in emergency procedures
and monitoring duties.
. Annual retraining will be conducted in order
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to maintain personnel proficiencies."
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Contrary to the above, the licensee's records indicated that retraining
was not conducted at the required frequency for two Emergency Duty Officers
and two Emergency Team members. The training coordinator stated that
his records indicated that the above individuals were last trained prior
to January 1, 1978.
Failure to conduct the required training is considered an item of non-
compliance.
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Audits
The inspector reviewed audits performed by the licensee to determine
compliance with Technical Specifications 5.5.1.6.i and 5.5.2.8 and
Section VII-VI-I of the Emergency Plan. The Safety Audit and
Review Committee (SARC) performed an Emergency Plan audit in
August, 1978. The Plant Review Committee (PRC) reviewed changes
made to the plan and implementing procedures in May, 1979.
No items of noncompliance of deviations were identified.
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8.
Tests and Drills
The inspector examined the licensee's records of tests and drills
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conducted since the previous emergency planning inspection.
The
licensee's records indicated that a plant evacuation drill was
conducted during June 1979. A critique was held following the drill
during which several items that needed improvement were discussed.
A large scale " General Emergency" type drill was held during this
inspection on July 31, 1979. The scenario for the July 31, drill
was such that most aspects of the Emergency Plan were tested.
It
was noted that the licensee had informed the various off-site support
agencies in advance of the drill and invited these agencies to
participate in the drill.
Two NRC inspectors, 12 OPPD personnel, and five representatives from
off-site support agencies observed the drill.
The NRC inspectors
observed activities at the Control Room, Emergency Control Center
and assembly area.
A critique involving the drill observers was held after termination
of drill activities on July 31.
The inspectors determined that the
emergency response was in accordance with approved plans and procedures;
the response was timely;
the essential aspects of the emergency plan
were tested; the drill included participation by various off-site
agencies; the licensee used qualified persons to observe and evaluate
the drill; a critique was held shortly after the drill; observations
and comments made during the critique were identified for follow-up
action.
No items of noncompliance or deviations were noted.
9.
Exit Interview
At the conclusion of the inspection on July 31, 1979, the inspection
findings were discussed with the OPPD personnel denotel in aragraph 1.a.
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The following items were discussed:
The inspectors summarized the purpose and scope of the inspection.
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b.
The apparent item of noncompliance was discussed.
c.
The licensee stated that magnitude of release procedures will be
expanded to include data from monitors RM-060, RM-061, and RM-062.
See paragraph 4.c.
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d.
The licensee stated that portable iodinc. samplers will be
acquired to permit sample collection and analysis by field
survey teams.
See paragraph 4.c.
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