ML19281B137
| ML19281B137 | |
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| Site: | 07001113 |
| Issue date: | 03/19/1979 |
| From: | Husham J, Perrotti D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| ML19281B132 | List: |
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| 70-1113-79-03, 70-1113-79-3, NUDOCS 7904260047 | |
| Download: ML19281B137 (17) | |
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Report No.
70-1113/79-3 Licensee:
General Electric Company P. O. Box 780 Wilmington, North Carolina Docket No.
70-1113 License No.
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SUMMARY
Inspection on February 5-9, 1979 Areas Inspected This routine unannounced inspection involved 32 inspector-hours on site in the areas of coordination with offsite support agencies, emergency equipment and facilities, emergency plans and procedures, means for determining a release, training, fire prevention and protection, followup on previous inspection findings and followup on a nonroutine event.
Results Of the eight areas inspected, no apparent items of noncompliance or deviations were identified.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted Licensee Employees R. J. Alkema, General Manager
- J. E. Bergman, Manager, Fuel Manufacturing
- W. B. Haverty, Compliance Auditor
- G. W. McKenzie, Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Fuels
- J. M. Bradberry, Jr., Acting Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- W. B. Smalley, Acting Manager, Regulatory Compliance Audits
- A. L. Kaplan, Manager, Licensing and Compliance Audits
- C. F. Shipp, Jr., Manager, Industrial Safety
- G. Bowman, Nuclear Safety Engineer
- C. E. Cliche, Manager, Fuel Fabrication Operations
- S. J. Menendez, Nuclear Safety Engineer
- C. L. Scholl, Nuclear Safety Engineer
- E. M. Rollins, Nuclear Safety Engineer
- B. F. Bentley, Manager, Fuel Chemical Operations
- G. E. Powers, Senior Nuclear Safety Engineer
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Bartelt, Specialist, Plant Protection and Benefits J. C. Howell, Foreman, Site Maintenance R. W. Barr, MD, Plant Medical Director J. W. Summey, Manager, Facilities Engineering R. L. Torres, Supervisor, Radiation Protection J. E. Menick, Senior Engineer, Test Equipment Support T. R. Crawford, Manager, Powder Production C. L. Beane, Acting Manager, Chemical Manufacturing Engineering R. L. Church, Supervisor, Data Base Administration Other Organizations R. G. Rocco, Radiation Management Corporation P. Zorich, Burns Security Department W. F. Morrison, New Hanover Memorial Hospital D. Lovelace, Hanover Memorial Hospital T. Lewis, New Hanover Memorial Hospital R. Murray, New Hanover Memorial Hospital Chief Hilburn, Wilmington Fire Department
- Attended exit interview.
2.
Exit Interview The inspectioc scope and findings were summarized on February 9,1979, with those persons indicated in Paragraph 1 above. The inspector i
. discussed with licensee management representatives the three unresolved items. Licensee management representatives agreed to review the refresher training of the fire brigade as an Action Item, with a suspense date of March 12, 1979 (Paragraph 9.f).
3.
Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings a.
Noncompliance (Closed) Deficiency - Provisions for Notifying Local, State and Federal Agencies (70-1113/78-4-1): The means for notifying local, state and federal officials in case of an emergency has been established (Paragraph 5).
(Closed)
Infraction - Maintenance of Emergency Equipment (70-1113/78-4-2): The emergency equipment is now being maintained as required by the Emergency Plan (Paragraph 1).
(Closed) Deficiency - Provisions for Participation in the Emergency Drills by Offsite Support Agencies (70-1113/78-4-3):
Provisions have been made for participation in the emergency drills by offsite support agencies (Paragraph Sj.
b.
Unresolved Items (Closed) Review of Emergency Plans, Procedures, Organization and Equipment (70-1113/78-4-4): Records review verified that an independent body has reviewed the emergency plans, procedures, organization and equipment as required by the Emergency Plan (Paragraph 6).
4.
Unresolved Items Unresolved items are matters about which more information is required to determine whether they are acceptable or may involve noncompliance or deviations. New unresolved items identified during this inspection are discussed in Paragraphs 5, 8a, and 9c.
5.
Coordination With Offsite Support Agencies a.
Section 1 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the means for notifying appropriate local, state, and federal agencies so that emergency action beyond the site boundary may be taken. Annex B, Section 5, requires procedures for notifying and agreements to be reached with local, state and federal officials for the early warning of the public and for appropriate protective measures should such measures become necessary or desirable.
Annex B also requires arrangements
9 to be made for transportation to and for treatment cf individuals at treatment facilities outside the site boundary.
Section 3.3 of the General Emergency Control Plan states that the Emergency Liaison Advisor, appointed by the Site Emergency Coordinator, shall be responsible for establishing liaison procedures and involvement agreements between local, state and federal authorities, public service organizations and medical organizations and authorities, and for providing interface between the Site Emergency Coordinator and all necessary contacts during designated emergency conditions.
b.
The inspector discussed with licensee representatives the arrangements reached with offsite agencies. The inspector was informed that a new staff position of Emergency Preparedness Coordinator had been established to coordinate all matters related to the licensee's emergency planning program. The inspector discussed emergency preparedness activities with the acting Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, who is also Assistant Civil Defense Director for New Hanover County.
The inspector reviewed the letters of agreement with the principal offsite support groups, including fire, rescue and medical support. All had been signed within the past twelve months.
The inspector met with representatives of New Hanover Memorial Hospital, identified in Paragraph 1, on February 7,1979, to discuss the medical support arrangements between the licensee and the hospital. The inspector was informed that the contact by the licensee has been good, and that training for medical, rescue and law enforcement personnel was scheduled in the near future.
The inspector reviewed the existing emergency facility and the proposed emergency facility, now under construction. The arrangements and facilities at the hospital appeared to satisfy the requirements of the emergency plan. The inspector was informed by the Emergency Preparedness Cecrdinator that a drill, wh ch would include participation by outside agencies, was scheduled to be held later in the year following the approval of the Emergency Plan by NRC Licensing and implementation of the plan by the licensee.
The inspector requested prior notification of the date and time of the drill so that an NRC inspector could be onsite to observe the drill. The inspector was informed that prior notification would be furnished.
The inspector verified by review of procedure 403-D-7, Criticality Emergency Procedure, that provisica naa oeen made for notification of local, state and Federal officials in the event of an emergency. The inspector verified the telephone numbers listed in Attachment C to procedure 403-D-2, da'.ed June 30, 1978.
c.
The inspector defined the matter of participation in the emergency drill by outside agencies as an unresolved item.
(70-1113/79-03-01) m.-
. 6.
Facilities, Equipment and Procedures a.
Changes to Facilities, Equipment and Procedures The inspector reviewed the changes to the Emergency Control Plan and Emergency Procedures, dated June 30, 1978. The changes did not alter the initial requirements of the Emergency Plan and did not constitute an unreviewed safety question, nor a change in the license conditions. The inspector discussed with a licensee representative the new Emergency Plan, submitted for NRC review and approval on January 9,1979, and the implementing procedures which would be reviewed and revised to meet the requirements of the approved Emergency Plan. The inspector informed licensee representatives that the Emergency Plan and implementing procedures would be reviewed during the next annual emergency plan inspection.
An inspector reviewed the nuclear criticality safety reviews of changes to facilities and equipment during a previous inspection (Ref. IE Rpt. No. 70-1113/78-23).
b.
Emergency Equipment (1) Sections 7 and 11 of Annex B to the facility license require specifications for personnel monitoring equipment and provisions for maintenance and storage of emergency equipment, respectively..Section 7.2 of procedure 403-D-2 defines the minimum requirements and location for emergency equipment.
Emergency Cabinet Checkout List requires a weekly check of the emergency equipment.
(2) The inspector verified, by observation and record review, that the equipment in the Emergency Control Center was being maintained and inspected in accordance with tLe facility license and procedure 403-D-2.
Review of records indicated that the weekly inspections had been completed during the period April 1978 to February 1979.
Observations at the Emergency Control Center included portable survey instruments, pocket dosimeters, radios, lanterns, maps, air samplers, respirators and a decontamination kit. The inspector asked about the shelf-life of the bottle of sodium bifulfite, which is a chemical used in the decontamination kit. A licensee representative stated that the shelf-life of the chemical had not been determined, however, there were other materials, soap for example, which would be used first in any decontamination effort. The inspector had no further questions.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
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. c.
Communication Equipment (1) Annex B, section 3 of the facility license, states that the licensee shall develop and maintain an emergency plan and implementing procedures for coping with radiation emergencies which shall include, in part, the actions planned to protect the health and safety of individuals. Attachment B to Procedure 403-D-2 defines the criticality alarms signals which are AC and DC howlers throughout the FM0 Facility, supplemented by flashing red lights in noisy areas. Procedure 403-D-2 also specifies radio equipment to be available at the emergency control center and a telephone at the staging area for constant communication with the control center during an emergency.
(2) The inspector discussed emergency communications with licensee representatives. A licensee representative stated that due to problems with spurious alarms of the flashing red lights, new alarm signal howlers had been instlled, were checked for dead spots when installed, and are currently being tested on a weekly basis. The inspector informed the licensee representative that the testing of the new howlers would be reviewed during a subsequent inspection. The inspector reviewed the two-way radios at the Emergency Control Center and the Radiation Protection Laboratory. The radios are used for onsite communications only. The inspector was informed that the operability of the radios is verified through constant use in the conduct of routine work. A licensee representative informed the inspector that an alternate system for offsite communications was going to be looked into. Time did not permit verification of the telephone at the staging The inspector informed a licensee representative that area.
this matter would be reviewed during a subsequent inspection.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
d.
Medical and Decontamination Facility (1) Section 7 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, facilities and medical supplies at the site for emergency first aid treatment, facilities and supplies for personnel decontamination, and arrangements for the services of a physician and other medical personnel qualified to handle radiation emergencies. Administrative Procedure 114, First Aid and Ambulance Procedure, contains instructions for first aid treatment of contaminated, injured persons and identifies the Medical Unit, Plant Nurse and Company Ambulance.
(2) The inspector reviewed the medical facilities ou site and discussed first aid training with the Plant Nurse. The inspector was informed that a nurse was on duty 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> a day from midnight Sunday thru 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
The inspector reviewed training records which indicated that an adequate number of personnel have received first aid training for weekend coverage. The inspector asked about the retraining of those individuals whose certification expires in 1979. The nurse provided a training schedule which showed 32 individuals scheduled for retraining in February 1979. The nurse indicated that the retraining would continue until all previously certified personnel had been retrained. The inspector discussed the decontamination facility with the Plant Medical Director. The inspector was informed that routine decontamination was performed in the controlled area and that in case of a life-threatening injury the individual would be taken directly to the hospital and decontaminated there. Time did not permit a review of the normal decontamination station or the onsite emergency vehicle. The inspector informed licensee representatives that these items would be reviewed during a subsequent inspection.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
e.
Evacuation Routes (1) Section 3 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the actions planned to protect the health and safety of individuals. Procedure 403-D-2 paragraph 4.1.1 contains instructions for personnel to evacuate the facility along a marked evacuation route in the event of a criticality alarm.
(2) The inspector reviewed the facility on February 8, 1979, and verified that the evacuation route within the facility was clearly marked and free of obstructions. The inspector also verified ti..t the exit doors were of such design so as not to prevent exittag or entering the facility in the event of a power failure.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
f.
Review of Emergency Plan, Procedures, Organization and Equipment (1) Section 6 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, provisions for maintaining up to date: (1) the organization for coping with emergencies, and (2) the procedures for use in emergencies.
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. Section 7 requires the specifications for personnel monitoring equipment, and section 11 requires provisions for maintenance of emergency equipment.
The Ger al Emergency Control Plan, section 4.0, requires an indepeau nt review, annually, of the emergency control plan, emergency procedures, all emergency equipment and the emergency organization.
(2) During the last emergency plan inspection, IE Rpt. 70-1113/78-4, the inspector defined the independent revies of plan, procedures, etc., as an unresolved item. During this inspection the inspector reviewed documentation which verified that an independent audit of the Wilmington Emergency Plan had been done during 1977 and 1978 by GE's Product and Quality Assurance Operation (P&QAO) from San Jose, California. The inspector asked a licensee representative about the review of procedures, equipment and the emergency organization. The inspector was informed that the Emergency Plan is all inclusive, and as such, a P&QA0 audit of the plan includes a review of the organization, equipment and procedures. The inspector had no further questions.
The inspector verified, by review of the Emergency Plan and implementing procedures, that they had been reviewed by onsite personnel and updated on June 30, 1978. The inspector discussed the new Emergency Plan with licensee representatives.
The inspector also asked about new implementing procedures to be written. The inspector was informed that as soon as the Emergency Plan was approved by NRC licensing the new implementing procedures, which were in draf t format, would be finalized in accordance with the requirements of the new plan. The inspector stated that the new plan and procedures would be reviewed during subsequent inspections. The inspector acknowledged that the new plan and procedures were to be incorporated into the Practices and Procedures, (P/P), Program and would be under controlled distribution. The inspector stated that the distribution of the plan and procedures and changes to procedures would be reviewed during subsequent inspections.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
7.
Means of Determining a Release a.
Section 3 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the means for determining the magnitude of the release of radioactive materials.
The Criticality Emergency Procedure specifies minimum requirements for the criticality monitoring system, survey instruments, decisional aids, re-entry team dosimetry, and other employee monitoring devices.
The Radiation Emergency Procedure, Section 5.3.2 defines
, the Phase III actions as measurement of the magnitude and impact of the accident.
b.
An inspector reviewed the criticality warning system during a previous inspection (IE Rpt. No. 70-1113/78-16).
Inspectors reviewed portable survey instrument calibration records during a previous inspection (IE Rpt. No. 70-1113/78-19). On February 7, 1979, the inspector reviewed the portable survey instruments in the emergency cabinets and verified that the instruments were in current calibration by a review of calibration stickers.
Inspectors reviewed airborne and liquid sampling records and verified calibration of the lab counting systems during previous inspections (IE Rpts. 70-1113/78-6 and 78-19, respectively).
Follow-up to the UF release that occurred in December 1978, as 6
regards to the licensee's obtaining weather data, activities at New Hanover Memorial Hospital, and emergency procedures used by operations personnel, is discussed in Paragraph 10 of this report.
The inspector discussed the onsite weather instrumentation with licensee representatives. The inspector was informed that an individual from Rad Safety changes the chart paper weekly and turns it over to the Environmental Group. The inspector observed the recorder on February 7,1979, and asked a licensee representative about the straight line traces that were being drawn by the wind speed and wind direction pens. The inspector was informed that when the trace is a straight line it indicates the weather vane is stuck. The inspector reviewed the last three repair work orders when the weather vane had been malfunctioning.
One of the tickets had been for a stuck weather vane. The inspector also reviewed a computer printout maintenance / calibration schedule which is used to ensure calibrations are being done on time. The inspector informed licensee representatives that since the new Emergency Plan specifies the weather station as an assessment facility the matter would be reviewed during the next inspection following the approval of the Emergency Plan.
c.
There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
8.
Training a.
Emergency Organization Training (1) Section 1 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the methods used to assure that persons assigned specific authority and responsibility are initially qualified and are periodically trained. The General Emergency Control Plan defines the Emergency Organization and gives specific responsibilities to the personnel assigned.
Section 3 of the plan specifies the
. Emergency Liaison Advisor is responsible for establishing and maintaining a continuing training program to assure competence of the emergency organization.
(2) The inspector discussed the training of the emergency organization with licensee representatives. The discussions focused on the emergency organization as defined by the new Emergency Plan, in particular the designated Emergency Director. The inspector asked about the training of the key members of the emergency organization on the new Emergency Plan and implementing procedures.
The inspector was informed that once the new Emergency Plan is approved, the implementing procedures will be finalized. Following this, the training of the emergency organization will take place, culminating in a full scale drill with offsite agency support, sometime during mid year. The inspector was informed that an outside consultant, Radiation Management Corporation (RMC), had been hired to write the plans and procedures, conduct training and coordinate the drill. This was verified through a phone conversation with an RMC representative.
The inspector also reviewed a memorandum of a meeting of the Wilmington Technological Safety Council (WISC) held on September 1, 1978, during which the VISC reviewed the status of the Emergency Plan and selected RMC to upgrade the Emergency Plan, prepare emergency procedures, and train licensee employees and offsite support agencies.
(3) The inspector defined this matter as an unresolved item pending the completion of the training and the emergency drill.
(70-1113/79-03-02) b.
General Employee Training (1) Section 3 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the actions planned to protect the health and safety of individuals.
Section 5.1.8 to Appendix A of the facility license specifies that area managers shall be responsible in part, for initial instruction of employees in the emergency procedures.
Section 6.0 of the Criticality Emergency Procedure identifies the annual drill as part of the training requirements.
(2) Emergency plan training for general employees was discussed with licensee representatives. The inspector was informed that initial training included radiological safety and criticality safety, and that refresher training is accomplished by the annual drills. The insector was also informed that safety meetings are held by managers on a
. monthly basis. These meetings are held to discuss various safety topics, including emergency procedures. The inspector was also informed that training sessions on radiation and criticality safety are done on an annual basis. The inspector reviewed attendance sheets for the period May through December 1978, which indicated approximately 450 daytime workers and 71 shift workers had attended the annual session. The inspector also reviewed selected training records from various work groups. These records, along with a review of the quizzes given at the end of the course, verified that the initial training has been completed. The initial training of personnel working in the FMO area was verified,by an inspector during a previous inspection (IE Rpt. 70-1113/78-20). The inspector informed licensee representatives that the emergency drill would be reviewed during the next inspection.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
c.
Emergency Monitoring Team Training (1)Section I to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the emergency plan shall include, in part, the methods used to assure that persons assigned specific authority and responsibility are initially qualified and are periodically trained.
The Criticality Emergency Procedure identifies the survey team and the re-entry team as part of the general emergency organization.
(2) The inspector discussed the emergency procedure training of Radiation Safety personnel with licensee representatives. The inspector was informed that the annual drill serves as refresher training. The inspector acknowledged that most of the duties of the monitoring team would be similar to the duties performed during routine work.
In order to verify familiarity with the current emergency procedures, equipment and re-entry procedures the inspector interviewed an individual from Rad Safety who would serve on the monitoring team. All questions were answered satisfactorily. The inspector acknowledged that RMC would provide training in the near future.
The inspector had no further comments.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
d.
Operator Training The inspector discussed operator training with a licensee representative. The inspector was informed that the operators do not get any special training since their duties, which are covered
. under Process Requirements and Operator Documents (PT.0D), during an emergency are not unlike their routine duties (i.e., securing equipment, recording data, assisting in surveying). The inspector was also informed that the operators attend monthly safety sessions and that changes to equipment, procedures, etc., are brought to their attention through roundtable meetings. The inspector release. The discussed the procedures used during the recent UF6 inspector verified, by review, that the emergency procedures in the control room were up-to-date.
The inspector verified, by review of roundtable meeting memos, that personnel on the seven shifts had been briefed on changes to PROD 10.05, UF Vaporization Area, g
following the UF release on December 3, 1978.
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Offsite Group Training (1) Section 10 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the etergency plan shall include provisions for training of persons other than employees of the licensee whose assistance may be needed in the event of a radiation emergency.
(2) The inspector discussed offsite group training with the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and hospital representatives identified in Paragraph 1.
The inspector was furnished a schedule of training for medical, rescue and law enforcement personnel to be held on February 26-27, 1979, at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. The inspector was informed that the upcoming drill would include participation by the offsite groups. The inspector asked about training for offsite fire support groups. A licensee representative stated that the offsite fire groups had received orientation tours at the facility during the past year. The inspector informed licensee representatives that the participation of the offsite groups in site emergency drills would be reviewed during subsequent inspections.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
9.
Fire Prevention / Protection Section 3 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the Emergency Plan shall include, in part, the actions planned to protect the health and safety of individuals and to prevent damage to property
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both within and outside the site boundary in the event of various types of emergencies that can be anticipated, such as fire and explosions.
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. a.
Fire Procedures (1) The General Emergency Control Plan defines the Fire and Explosion Emergency Procedure, No. 402-C-2.
The General Plan also requires the establishment and maintenance of written emergency control procedures for emergency conditions identified by the Site Emergency Director.
(2) The inspector reviewed procedure 402-C-2, Rev. 4, dated June 30, 1978. The inspector was informed that all the emergency implementing procedures would be revised as soon as the Emergency Plan, which has been under review by NRC Licensing, is approved. The inspector asked about fire procedures 501, 502, and 503, which deal with the storage of flammable and pyrophoric materials at the Wilmington plant.
The inspector was informed that these three procedures were not ready for issue as yet.
This matter was discussed with licensee management representatives at the exit meeting. The inspector was informed by the Manager, Industrial Safety, that the procedures were to be reviewed by the fire inspector from Factory Mutual prior to issuance.
The inspector was informed that the next fire inspection was scheduled for later this month. The inspector defined this matter as an open item to be followed during a subsequent inspection.
(70/1113/79-03-03)
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
b.
Fire Drills (1) Section 4.4 of procedure 402-C-2 specifies that practice drills will be held on a basis prescribed by the Emergency Coordinator to gain proficiency in emergency techniques.
(2) Tbc inspector discussed fire drills with licensee representatives. The inspector asked about the frequency of the fire drills. The inspector was informed that drills are held on an annual basis under the direction of a professional fire fighter from the Wilmington Fire Department, however, no drill critique records are kept. At the exit meeting the inspector asked licensee management representatives to include in the next revision to the fire emergency procedure, provisions for a specified frequency on the fire drills, to be kept separate and distinct from the requirement for refresher training for the fire brigade. The inspector pointed out that a review of fire brigade training records for fire alarms (drills) indicated that 40% and 34% of the fire brigade members missed the last two drills held during the fourth
. quarters of 1977 and 1978, respectively. Fire brigade drills and training, and the licensee's comments, thereto, are discussed further in Paragraph 9.f.
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
c.
Fire Inspection (Onsite Personnel)
(1) Section 11 to Annex B of the facility license specifies that the Emergency Plan shall include provisions for maintenance and storage of emergency equipment, considering the various types of accidents that can be anticipated. The General Emergency Control Plan defines the Fire and Explosion Emergency Procedure, No. 402-C-2.
Section 3.1.1.4 of Procedure 402-C-2 requires a weekly inspection of equipment in the fire emergency vehicle, including 1 1/2" hose, ladders, ropes, axes, breathing apparatus, protective clothing and other materials necessary to be contained in the fire emergency vehicle as backup equipment to be used by the Fire Brigade Team.
Procedure 500, Plant Fire Main Inspection and PIV Lock Procedure requires a weekly inspection of fire hydrants, PIV's, fire water supplies and pumps, and sprinkler systems. Procedure 504, Inspection and Correction of Portable Fire and Emergency Equipment, requires a monthly inspection of fire extinguishers.
(2) The inspector verified, by review of inspection records and discussions with licensee representatives that the weekly and monthly fire equipment inspections have been performed in accordance with existing procedures, with one exception. A review of the fire emergency vehicle inspection records indicated that the weekly inspections had not been performed during the period June through December 1978. A licensee representative stated that the vehicle had been taken offsite for major repairs during this period and had been gone for about five weeks. The licensee representative also stated that the weekly inspections, to his knowledge, had probably not been dene.
In addition, during a review of the contents of the vehicle on February 6,1979, the inspector observed as missing, one fire helmet, one lantern, and one fire hose adaptor. The inspector was informed that the adaptor was used in a training session and would be replaced right away. The inspector was also informed that the weekly inspections of the emergency fire vehicle were now being done by the fire sergeant. This was verified by a review of the vehicle inventory records. This matter was discussed with licensee management representatives at the exit interview. The
. inspector was informed that the weekly inspections had been performed but not documented. The two individuals who could verify this were not available onsite at this time, however.
In addition the inspector was informed that the missing items had been replaced, and that a formalized procedure had been established to maintain the vehicle. The inspector reviewed the new procedure, which included an updated inventory sheet.
(3) The inspector defined this matter as an unresolved item pending further review of the inventory activity.
(70-1113/79-03-04) d.
Fire Inspection (Outside Ageuty)
The inspector reviewed the last fire insurance inspection, dated August 23, 1978, by a representative from Factory Mutual Engineering Association. The insurance report contained four recommendations. The inspector verified, by discussions with a licensee representative, that these recommendations were either completed or being looked into. The inspector was also informed that the general remarks made by the fire insurance inspector were being followed up on and were either completed or looked into.
The inspector had no further comments.
e.
Fire Equipment and Fire Hazards The inspector reviewed a portion of the fire equipment inspected by site personnel and the fire insurance inspector from Factory Mutual. The review consisted of a tour of buildings and outside areas where flammable materials were stored and included observations of the fire pump house, fire pond, oil storage area, sprinkler systems, and emergency fire vehicle, and a spot check of fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and combustible materials. The inspector asked about the paint, approximately 435 gallons, stored amidst other combustitle materials in the shipping area of the FM0 Building. The inspector was inforaed that the matter would be looked into.
Prior to the conclusion of the inspection, the inspector was informed by a licensee management representative that the paint had been removed from the area of the combustible materials. The inspector also reviewed the smoke detectors in the computer room.
The inspector observed a test of two of the smoke detectors, and was informed by a licensee representative that the detectors are checked monthly. The inspector verified this by review of the monthly safety check list for the computer room The inspector discussed the new Autocall system with a areas.
licensee representative.
The inspector was informed that the new system, installed recently, included alarms for fire, criticality and other key parameters in process lines.
The inspector observed
. the Autocall control panel, TV monitor and teletype readout in the gaardhouse. The inspector was informed that the system was tested on a daily basis. The inspector had no further comments.
f.
Fira Brigade Organization and Organization Training (1) ihe General Emergency Control Plan states that the fire brigade shall be comprised of trained personnel whose prime responsibility shall bc organized emergency activities directed toward life saving, and protection of health and property, and who shall be responsible only to the designated Emergency Coordinator. The Fire a.d Explosion Emergency Procedure, Procedure 402, Attachment A, identifies the emergency organization for implementing the fire procedure and the figure on page 4 of the procedure identifies the fire brigade as site maintenance personnel during regular hours and chemical manufacturing engineering personnel during off-normal hours.
Procedure 402 also specifies eight hours of classroom and outdoor training, and four hours of advanced training on the fire truck, equipment, hose lines and the diesel fire pump.
(2) The inspector discussed the fire brigade organization with the Manager, Industrial Safety, and asked about the refresher training and drills provided for the fire brigade members.
The inspector was informed that quarterly training sessions, repeated several times each quarter, are given by a professional fire fighter from the Wilmington Fire Department (WFD). The inspector reviewed fire training records of fifty fire brigade members for the past two years.
These training sessions included basic fire fighting, self-contained breathing apparatus, fighting metal fires, fire drills, fire procedures and hose control.
The records indicated that many of the fire brigade members have not attended four quarterly sessions each year.
For example, thirty percent, thirty-six percent and thirty-four percent of the fire Lcigade members missed the training sessions for the second, third and fourth quarters of 1978, respectively. A review of fire protection procedures revealed that there is no requirement for fire brigade refresher training, other than practice drills to be held on a periodic basis. This matter was discussed with licensee management representatives at the exit meeting.
Licensee representatives stated that the fire brigade was a volunteer organization, and as such the members are not required to attend the training. The inspector asked for a commitment for a specified frequency for the refresher training be added to the emergency plans and procedures.
In addition, the inspector asked for a similar commitment for
. fire drills. The inspector also recommended that a more organized system for record keeping be adopted in order to demonstrate that the dcill and training requirements are being met. Licensee management representatives agreed to place this entire matter into the company's review process as an Action Item, with a suspense date of March 12, 1979. The inspector informed licensee management representatives that this would be an open item to be followed during the next inspection.
(70-1113/79-03-05).
(3) There were no items of noncompliance or deviations.
10.
Followup on UF Release (December 3, 1978) 6 An inspector performed an inspection of this non-routine event on December 5-8, 1978, which included immediate response action, release effects and response actions, press release, personnel exposures, airborne activity, environmental release, and immediate corrective actions. On February 7,1979, the inspector discussed, with the plant medical director, the activities at New Hanover Memorial Hospital regarding the contractor personnel who were taken there for treatment.
In addition, the inspector visited the hospital and discussed this matter with hospital representatives identified in Paragraph 1.
The inspector discussed the handling of the individuals with the emergency room nurse who was on duty the day of the event. The inspector also observed the emergency area where the individuals were treated. The inspector concluded that the onsite and offsite medical activities were conducted in accordance with current procedures. The inspector reviewed the emergency procedures in the control room, and verified that the procedures were the latest revision, dated June 30, 1978. The inspector pointed out to a licensee representative that while there were procedures covering criticality and general radiation emergencies, there was not a specific procedure for response to an event such as a UF6 release. The inspector acknowledged that the new implementing procedures would address this type of potential hazard.
In addition the inspector discussed, with the licensee representatives from the Environmental Group, the source of the weather data used in the calculation of the site boundary airborne concentrations.
The inspector was informed that the weather information was obtained from New Hanover Airport, which is a few miles from the site. The inspector had no further questions.
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