ML19250J514
| ML19250J514 | |
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| Site: | 05000000, Washington Public Power Supply System |
| Issue date: | 06/21/1981 |
| From: | Tedesco R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Eisenhut D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| FOIA-81-378 NUDOCS 8107300179 | |
| Download: ML19250J514 (4) | |
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NRR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIGN Facility:
WNP UNITS 1 AND 4 Project Manager:
R. W. HERNAN Appraisal Period: July 1, 1980 TO June 30, 1981 1.
Performance Elements a.
paality of respcnses and submittals WPPS3 is in the process of preparing a Final Safety Analysis Report or WNP-1/4 for submittal to the NRC in December 1981. Most of the activity reqsiring responses has therefore been related to post-TMI generic problems dealing witu problems specific to Babcock and Wilcox design. Cne major task requested of WPPSS in early 1980 was performance of a loss of main feedwater risk analysis which was scheduled to be, and in f act was, submitted to the staff by July 22, iRO.
In addition to meeting the committed date, WPPSS recognized t.be neec to change the normal and f ail position of some valves in the aniliary feedwater system to further improve system reliability as the result of this analysis. During this report period WPPSS also subritted 1) an upgraded emergency preparedness plan which includes provi, ions for WNP--l/4 during their construction phase and 2) the envircraental/ seismic qualification fcr WNP-1/4 Class lE instrumentation and electrical equipm?nt. No -instances of poor quality and/or timing of WPPSS respontes ha>e been identified during this period.
b.
Efforts in obtwining acccptable responses or submittals Generally the WPPSS resoonse to NRC staff requests during this period have been both timely and substantial. The amount of time and effort dedic3ted to the limited number of responses during the period appeer to have been commensurate with the importance of the request. NRR considers that. WPPSS makes a cor;erted effort as a matter of course to take the initiative in pursuing all aspects of issues. There are presently a number of areas (including an independent design review progran, resolutica of the, mall break LOCA model problem and proposal of a method to provide instrumentation for dewcting inadequate core cooling) in which WPPSS is establishing meaningful programs.
In preparation fcr suLmitting an FSAR, KPPES has been sensitive to anticipating te;hnical or administrative problems which could oclay the staf f's acceptance review and subsequent docketing of the FSAR.
. Working knowledge of regulations, guides, standards and generic issues c.
NRR considers the kntsledge of the utility in these areas to be average with nc p+
ican t weaknesses or strengths noted.
d.
Technical Compe+. nce The technical competence within the WPPSS organization appears to be average for a utility with no nuclear plants yet operational.
The utility appears to make ef fective use of consultants in areas requiring specialized technical expertise.
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Conduct of '4eetings with NRR Generally, WPPSS has been very cooperative in meeting with NRR when an issue could most ef ficiently be resolved by a meeting and has dedicated the necessary ef fort to adequately prepare for these meetings.
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Long-standing cpen items - None g.
Organizational and management capabilities Changes in top utility management, internal organizational changes and changes in the roles of the major contractors involved indicate an aggressive attempt on the part of the utility to correct some of the management-related problems which may have existed in the past. These changes were initiated for the most part in late 1980.
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Results of operator licensing exams - none this period
- i. Performance on specific istues WPPSS has requested to meet with NRR to discuss two programs which are of mutual interest. On July 29, 1981 a meeting is scheduled to allow the utility and Babcock and Wilcox to present their approach to meeting the requirements of item II.F.2 of NUREG-0737 " Instrumentation For Detection of Inadequate Core Cooling". On August 20, 1981, the utility will present a plan for implementing the Independent Design Review (IDR) concept in the licensing of kNP 1, 3, 4 and 5.
NRR considers that the aggressiveness demonstrated by WPFSS in these cases will enhance timely completion of the licensing process for WNP-1/4.
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Observed trends in performanc?, if any On the basis of the relatively good responses to staf f requests, initiative towards resolving issues in advance ano management /
organizational cnanges during the past year, Ask considers the performance trend of WPPSS in licensing matters to be improved.
3.
Notable strengtn and weaknesses a.
Strengths kRR consideis the utility's strength to be it's aggressiveness in proposing and developing programs to resolve technical issues in advance of FSAR submittal with the objective of reducing staff review tine required to render a favorable licensing decision.
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Weaknesses WPPSS needs to develop more conficence in their ability to make technical and administrative decisions relative to licensing matters.
There have been a few occasions wherein staf f written approval of certain licensing inatters has been requested even though applica-tien for an operating license has not yet been tendered.
Diversion of NRR staff reviewer manpower to these items could have a detrimental effect on reviews required for near term operating licenses. NRR believes that the utility has the resources to make these decisions in-house without guidance from the staff.
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Overall Summary On the basis of the limited activ'.ty which has transpired in the licensing area during this eva'sation period, NRR considers WPPSS performance as average overall. The utilit, has taken measures to improve completion of plant construction and licensing during the past year. Frequent contact with NRR on matters which will af fect licensing exists and is considered to be a key factor in timely completion of the licensing process. Submittal of the license application on tine in December 1981 will provide a more meaningful basis for evaluation during the July 1981 - June 1982 period.