ML19332D738
| ML19332D738 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 11/28/1989 |
| From: | Creel G BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8912050179 | |
| Download: ML19332D738 (5) | |
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BALTI M O RC GAS AND ELECTRIC l
CHARLES CENTER.P. O. BOX 1476. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21203 I
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November 28,1989 Nucatan Es cmov 4o0 eso eass U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
.i Washington, DC 20555 ATTENTION:
Document Control Desk SUBJEC'P.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Unit Nos.1 & 2; Docket Nos. 50-317 & $0-318 Reolv to Combined Insocetion Reoort Nos. 50-317/80-20 & 50-318/89-22 Gentlemen:
This letter is in response to the subject inspection of Calvert Cliff's annual
- emergency ' preparedness exercise. ' While no reply to the inspection Report is required, we do want to inform you of the actions taken or in progress to enhance our response capabilities. These actions are outlined in Enclosure (1).
Should you have any further questions regarding these actions, we will be pleased to
' discuss them with you.
Very truly yours, GCC/LSL/bjd
.a Enclosure cc:
D. A. Brune, Esquire J. E.
Silberg, Esquire R. A.Capra, NRC S.- A.McNeil, NRC W. T. Russell, NRC J. E. Beall, NRC T. Magette, DNR hh7
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ENCLMURE (1)
L BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRICCOMPANY
. REPLY TO INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/89-20; 50-318/89-22 The following are actions taken or in progress to enhance Calvert Cliffs' demonstrated response capabilities. Headings and item numbers efer to the respective headings and j
item numbers of the subject inspection Report. Shoulo you have any quenions regarding these actions, please contact:
Thomas E. Forgette Supervisor - Emergency Planning (301) 260-4996 EXERCISE WEAKNrE (50-317/89-20-01 & 50-318/89-22-01}
ITEM:
i Official notification of the Site Emergency declaration exceeded the 15 minute f
requirement.
DISCUSSION:
' investigation of this weakness revealed that the individual responsible for transmitting the notification (i.e.,
the Technical Support Center Communicator) was not familiar with this particular aspect of the job. The person was not challenged by actually having to transmit a notification cs a practical factor in training.
ACTION:
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This deficiency has been reviewed with the person involved by critiques and event reconstruction and analysis. The individual has been made aware of the correct notification process, 2.
The Emergency Planning Unit will review Emergency Response Plan Implementation Procedure (ERPIP) 4.1.22.2, Dedicated Communications.
Attention will be directed toward the document's ability to prescribe specific actions for all functions involved in the activity. ERPIP 4.1.22.2 review will be completed by December 30, 1989.
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Effective October 18, 1989, Technical Training Unit Instructors began emphasizing the reporting requirements that led to this weakness in Communicator training, in addition, the Technical Training Unit will review Communicator training to determine whether change is needed in content or presentation. This review will start after the respective procedure (ERPIP 4.1.22.2, Dedicated Communications) is reviewed and updated. Training changes will be incorporated in the 1990 training cycle...
l ENCLOSURE (1) j
.e i-BALTIMORE G AE AND ELECTRICCOMPANY REPLY 'ID INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/89-20; 50-318/89-22 L
i AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
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ITEM:
The control room staff were unable to correctly verify information on the events associated with the' offsite medical drill.
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DISCUSSION:
Event evaluation suggests that the confusion associated with the offsite medical i
drill was due primarily to poor drill control practices. A combination of inadequate labeling and insufficient Controller information resulted in misinformation to various exercise participants. Different information inputs to the Control Room from various exercise participants made it difficult to verify the accuracy of communicated information.
ACI1ON: The following will be pursued in all future drills and exercises.
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Event scene labels /large signs will be made to identify scenes whenever a staged event occurs at a location other than its *real" location (e.g.,
"THIS IS A DRILL' - this accident is simulated as belig two miles north of the plant on Tills IS A DRILL"). Additionally, signs will clearly show Route 2/4 the - ownership of vehicles involved in staged events. This will allow drill participants to easily distinguish what is intended by the scenario.
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Drill / Exercise controller training will emphasize the importance of conseying complete picture information to drill participants.
The specifics of this improvement item will be used to demonstrate the need to ensure participants are given a clear picture of staged events. This emphasis will be factored into training starting in December,1989, 3.
By accomplishing actions I and 2 above, Emergency Planning Unit personnel responalble for exercise preparation and execution are sensitive to the specific needs of this type of event. This experience will enhance performance in future endeavors.
l ITEMS:
o Problems in establishing and maintaining a contamination control boundary during the offsite medical response.
o Follow-up notifications were not confirmed by staff.
o Emergency Operating Procedures were not used by Technical Support Center (TSC) personnel.
DL5iCUSSION:
These three items can be improved through training,.
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i ENCLOSURE (1)
I BALTIMORE G AS AND ELECTRICCOMPANY REPLY TO INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/89-20; 50-318/89-22 ACTION:
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The details.of these items will be reviewed with the individuals involved. For each case, the responsible persca(s) will be instructed in the correct action for the respective item. This review will be completed by December 30, 1989.
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Each of-these. Items will be added to the respective lesson plans as a i
' drill / exercise experience issue. Reviewing the details of improvement items from the past activities provides an opportunity to learn for those not involved in a particular incident. Lesson plan incorporation will be accomplished for the 1990 training cycle.
TrEM:
ERPIP 4.1.3, TSC Director, is written in general terms and does not prcvide enough detail, 5
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The Emergency Response Unit is considering task detail in all ERPIP revisions, Whenever possible, ERPIP revisions are being expanded to include individual L
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' ail. ERPIP 4.1.3 will be reviewed to address the Inspection Report improse.aent suggestion. This review will be completed by January 31, 1990.
ITEM:
Inconsistencies were noted in the labeling and identification of the Main Vent Monitor and Wide Range Noble Gas Monitor.
ACI'lON:
l Labeling and identification of the subject instruments will be checked for
- contbtency by January 31, 1990. Changes will be made as needed to ensure all references are the same.
ITEM:
Errors in press releases led to confusion in responding to media inquiries.
DISCUSSION:
Investigation suggests two problems regarding erroneous press release informa@n. One appears to be the result of not recognizing the implications or significance of associating statements in a release. The other was simply b
misinformation that was transmitted through the communication chain. For the latter
- item, this error was recognized and corrected by the participants
j ENCLOSURE (1)
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BALTIMORE G AS AND ELECTRICCOMPANY REPLY TO INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-317/89-20; 50-318/89-22 i
themselves. That it was recognized shows that a feedback system of checks exists. The former item is more subtle and involves sensitizing responsible parties to the nuances of press information.
I ACrlON:
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The details of this item will be reviewed with the individuals involved.
Responsible people will be instructed on how to handle the situation ta prevent media misunderstandings. This review will be completed by January 31, 1990, t
2.
This item will be added to lesson plans for the appropriate emergency response positions.
Reviewing the details of this item will provide others the opportunity to learn from this experience. Lesson plan incorporation will be done for the 1990 training cycle.
ITEM:
Loss of power to the Emergency Operations Facility.
ACTION:
A detailed investigation of this event will be completed by December 31, 1989.
Results of the investigation will be published in a report that will include I
recommendations for corrective and preventive action.
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