ML20004E695

Application to Amend License DPR-53,modifying Tech Spec Section 6.0 Re Administrative Controls,Submitted as Class III Amend

ML20004E695
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	06/08/1981
From:	Howard J BOSTON EDISON CO.
To:	Ippolito T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20004E696	List: ML20004E695 ML20004E698
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81-126, NUDOCS 8106150070
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Mr. Thomas A. Ippolito, Chief Operating Reactors Branch #2 75 Division of Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comraission Washington, D. C. 20555 License No. DPR-35 Docket No. 50-293 Proposed Administrative Technical Specification Change

Dear Sir:

Pursuant to Section 50.90 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Boston Edison Company hereby proposes the following modifications to Appendix A of Operating License No. DPR-35.

Proposed Change As a result of a recent reorganization, changes to Section 6.0 Administrative Controls of the PNPS Technical Specifications are required to reflect the reassignment of responsibilities as described below and shown in the accompanying attachments.

The position of Watch Engineer has been restructured to report directly to the Deputy Nuclear Operations Managers. We will now require that individuals who function as Watch Engineers, meet the qualification requirements specified in N18.1-1971 for the position of Operations Manager.

The Chief Operating Engineer positit a has been deleted and a Day Watch Engineer position has been added. We propose to change Technical Specification 6.5A2 to substitute the Day Watch Engineer for the Chief Operating Engineer as a member of the ORC. The individual functioning as the Day Watch Engineer shall also be required to meet the qualifications prescribed in N18.1-1971 for the position of Operations Manager.

The position of On Site Safety & Performance Group Leader, formally the Staff Assistant, Nuclear Safety, has been structured and included as a member of the ORC. Reporting to the Safety & Performance Group Leader are the Shift Technical Advisors and Performance Engineers.

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m SO 3 TON Erl3DN CIMPANY Mr. Thomas A. Ippolito, Chief June 8, 1981 Page 2 Reason for Change With the increased emphasis on the on-site management of operating nuclear power plants on a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> per day basis the position of the Watch Engir.eer has been restructured to report directly to the Deputy Nuclear Operations Manager. This change allows direct access to top station management which has direct access to all corporate support and emphasizes the responsibility of the Watch Engineer for safe operation of the plant under all conditions and the authority vested in the Watch Engineer position by Corporate management.

This change also firmly establishes throughout the organization the expectations of upper management when supporting groups are requested / required to respond to meet the needs of the Watch Engineer.

The Day Watch Engineer position has been established to provide an additional

' resource with operational expertise to assist in ef f ective management planning and work -ontrol for the station. The Day Watch Engineer will review proposed revisions to station procedures, will review propose ( :hanges and modifications to plant' systems or equipment, investigate potential .iolations of Technical Specifications, review f acility operations to detect potential deficiencies and assess operational status of plant. The Day Watch Engineer will participate in the routine scheduled staff meetings and will participate as a member of ORC.

The Day Watch Engineer will report directly to the Deputy Nuclear Operations Manager to provide ready access to station management and to provide objectivity in the performance of his operations assignments.

Individual Watch Engineers selected for the Day Watch Engineers position will be rotated through this function on an approximate six month f requency which will ultimately provide greater depth and understanding for all Watch Engineers of the overall manage =ent activities performed with the station and through this developmental experience we expect to strenghten the management and operational capabilities of all Watch Engineers.

' The formal structuring of the Safety & Performance function and the inclusion of its Group Leader as a member of the ORC will also emphasize the Organizations' commitment to the systematic review of plant performance and operational safety and provide an added dimension for feedback of operation experience to the ORC for improving plant safety. The inclusion of the Shif t Technical Advisors in the Group assures timely access to station operatinc, experience while enhancing communications between the STA's on-watch and the performance engineering staff on days.

Safety Considerations The proposed changes af fect only the Administrative Control Section of the Technical Specifications and therfore do not contain any safety rele ed con-cerns. The structural format has been established to provide for citar lines of authority while providing independence from operating pressures and emphasizing the assignment of responsible upper level management posit ions .

These changes have been reviewed by the Nuclear Safety Review and Audit Committee and have been reviewed and approved by the Operations Review Committee.

Bo;TCN EC12CN CIMPANY Mr. Thomas A. Ippolito, Chief June 8, 1981 Page 3 Schedule for Change The BECo proposes that these changes be effective and fully implemented within thirty days of receipt from the Commission.

Fee Determination Boston Edison Company proposes that pursuant to 10 CFR 170 this is a Clar; III Amendment and accordingly a check for $4,000 is enclosed.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact us.

Very truly yours ,

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Attachments 3 signed originals and 37 copies CommonwealthofMassachusetts)

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Then personally appeared before me J. Edward Howard, who, being duly sworn, did state that he is Vice President - Nuclear of Boston Edison Company, the applicant herein, and that he is duly authorized to execute and file the sub-mittal contained herein in the name and on behalf of Boston Edison Company and that the statements in said submittal are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.

My Commission expires: 7u// j4 /98// d Ngitary 6/ Pubm~ liv , J>

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