ML19291C102

Responds to NRC ,Encl 1,Section 2.2 1.a, Lessons Learned Task Force Recommendations Re Shift Supervisor Requirements. Forwards Copy of Mgt Directive Emphasizing Primary Mgt Responsibility of Shift Supervisor

ML19291C102
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone, Dresden, Byron, Braidwood, Quad Cities, Zion, LaSalle
Issue date:	12/14/1979
From:	Palmer F COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
To:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
RTR-NUREG-0578, RTR-NUREG-578 NUDOCS 8001210187
Download: ML19291C102 (2)

Text

.

(b Commonwealth Edison 72 West Adams Street Chicago, Illinois Address Reply to: Post Office Bor 767 Chicago, Illinois 60690 i

December 14, 1979 SD-456/V67 5D-V5V/q56

$ - /0/a2,37/.-9yC/

Mr. James G. Keppler

$- 373/3'/p Region III - Director Nuclear Regulatory Commission E - d3//ElcI 799 Roosevelt Road

$ - d296/14 Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

Dear Mr. Keppler:

Enclosed is a copy of Commonwealth Edison Company's management directive emphasizing the Primary management respon-sibility of the shift supervisor.

This directive mects the requirement requested in the Harold R. Denton letter dated October 30, 1979, Enclosure 1, "" Discussion of TMI Lessons Learned Short Term Requirements, section 2.2.1.a, entitled "Shif t Supervisor Responsibilities."

This letter is forwarded in order to meet our under-standing of the requirement of item 1, section 2.2.1.a which is outlined in the clarification attachment (page 52 of Enclosure 1).

Sincerely yours, 7

y_ de

, {-t e s m Frank A. Palmer Division Manager -

Nuclear Stations FAP:mec Att.

cc:

Byron Lee, Jr.

Cordell Reed D. P. Galle D. L. Peoples R. J. Yungk 1791 018 m.t i B 19D yg PbC l-3*80 p RFH 8001210iF7

Commonwealth Edison Company VICE-PRESIDENT'S INSTRUCTION NO. 1-0-17

SUBJECT:

Company Policy Regarding Adherence to Nuclear Procedures and Technical Specifications Effective: Octobe r 22, 1979 Concels: Prod Instn 1-3-B-3 (h-20-76)

This Instructic,n reaffirms Company policy regarding adherence to nuclear procedures and technical specifications.

The prime concern of the Company with respect to the operation of its nuclear generating plants is to ensure the health and safety of the public as well as station personnel.

Plant operation is to be within the boundaries specified in our technical specifi:ations and in adherence to procedures and operating orders.

Systems which could affect the public health and safety (including emergency core cooling system, rad-waste, etc.) are to remain in cht. operating mode as pre-scribed in the technical specifications.

In rare, unforeseen circumstances, prudent operation may require station operation outside of the prescribed technical specifications, procedures or operating orders. This should be done only when necessary and only after careful consideration and approval by the licensed Senior Reactor Operator immediately available, in order to prevent (1) potential injury to the public or Company personnel, (2) potential releases off-site above technical specification limits, or (3) damage to equipment.

Infrequently, it may be necessary to withdraw a system from operation by placing it in a msnual or pull-to-lock mode. This should be done only when conditions are " stable and under control", or when it is apparent that continued operation would aggravate or worsen the plant condition. In all instances such action should be taken only after careful consideration, and it must be reviewed and approved by the licensed Senior Reactor Operator immediately available.

Whenever a system is withdrawn from operation as outlined, continuing surveillance of the relevant parameters must be maintained by a licensed Reactor Operator to assure the safe operation of the plant until the system can be restored to its normal operating mode or until it is no longer needed, as prescribed by tne technical specifications. The conditions of " stable and under control" are considered to exist (1) if the radiation levels and the pressure and temperature in the primary containment are stable or following expected trends, (2) if there is adequate core cooling as indicated by stable reactor coolant system pressures, temperatures and levels, or (3) if these parameters are following expected trerds.

In all cases outlined above, when the technical sper ification boundaries are violated or when o system is withdrawn from operation, a report shall be promptly made to the Division Manager of Nuclear Stations.

All station management shall be informed of this policy and it shall be included in our training program.

1791 019 g

C % CJLA V :e-Presiden

.