ML20012E081
| ML20012E081 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 03/22/1990 |
| From: | Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Deddens J GULF STATES UTILITIES CO. |
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| ML20012E082 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9003300047 | |
| Download: ML20012E081 (4) | |
See also: IR 05000458/1990001
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ATTN: James C. Deddens
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SeniorVicePresident(RBNG)
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Gentlemen:
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This forwards the report of the Systematic Assessment of Licensee
Perfomance (SALP) for River Bend Station (RBS). The SALP Board met on
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February 23, 1990, to evaluate RBS's performance for the period of October 1,
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1988, through December 31, 1989. The performance analyses and resulting
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evaluations are documented in the enclosed SALP Board Report.
In accordance with NRC policy, I have reviewed the SALP Board Assessment and
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concur with their ratings.
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The improved perfomance in the area of Operations was rated a Category 1
from a previous Category 2.
A strong perfomance by operators and a good
overall safety awareness was routinely demonstrated,
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The rating in the functional area of Emergency Preparedness remained as a
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Category 1.
A timely and thorough management response to weaknesses
identified during an emergency drill was evident,
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The board deliberated at length before assigning a Category 1 to the
functional area of R6diological Controls. The board concluded that
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eithough the 2xposure at your facility was 530 r.esoa-rem in 1989 which
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Wds about average for 0 boiling Water rehCtUr (BWRh tr.e radiation
protection troup has performed in an excellent manner while handling
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difficcit radiatior, protection problems. The board was concerned about the
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existing radiation levels in the drywell, reactor building, and auxiliary
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t011 ding. Management should ensure that the Radiation Source Term Task
Force develops a plan to mht tne radiatica protection group in order to
prevent unnecessary exposure at River BeM Station.
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The functional area of Maintenance / Surveillance was er,ain rated a
Category 2.
There were several program strengths identified; however.
additional management attention is required to implement these programs
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effectively. Management expectations for the performance of maintenance
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should be articulated, and appropriate training should be provided in
order to realize these expectations.
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The improved performance in the functional area of Security was rated a
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Category 2.
Distinct improvement in personnel morale and professionalism
was noted. Management initiatives should continue to address weaknesses in
maintenance and engineering support of security systems which were still
apparent during this SALP period.
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The performance in'the functional area of Engineering / Technical support
declined and was rated a Category 2.
Although engineering support of plant
operations improved during this SALP period, timely evaluation of safety
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issues was not always perforned. Additional managenent attention in the
area of procedural adherence is needed.
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The performance in the functional area Safety Assessnent/ Quality
Verification was rated a Category 2.
Management continued to provide
strong oversight of plant operations. Quality assurance engineers
provided good safety assessnent of plant programs. However, these
assessments were not always adequately supported by quality assurance
managenent.
Overall licensee perfonnance reflects strong management initiatives and focus
on safe plant operation.
A management meeting will be scheduled with you and your staff to review the
results of this SALP report. Within 30 days of thh winegNtot meeting, you
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are raquested to comment, in writing, to this office for all areas which
received a SALP Category 2 rating.
Concents whic'i een semit are nut suMe:t to the clearance procedures of the
Office of R:nage.nuat and bedgat es required by the Pcperwork Reduct!ce Act
of 1960, Pl.96-511.
A copy 'of your written conments will be included in the final distribution of
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the SALP r4 0rt.
M3l6NED BY
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Robert D. Martin
Regional Administrator
Enclosures:
SALP Board Report 50-458/90-01
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Gulf States Utilities Company
ATTN:
J. E. Booker, Manager-
River Bend Oversight
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Beaumont, TX 77704
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ATTN: Les England, Director
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St. Francisv111e, LA 70775
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Richard M. Troy, Jr. , Esq
Assistant Attorney General in Charge
State of Louisiana Department of Justice
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New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
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Mr. J. David McNeill, III
William G. Davis, Esq.
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Department of Justice
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Nuclear Energy Division
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Resident inspector
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Lisa Shea, RM/ALF
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- RSTS Operator
- W. A. Paulson, NRR Project Manager (MS:
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RRIs at all sites
- RIV File
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Chairman _ Carr (MS:
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- Project Engineer (DRP/C)
Comissioner Roberts (MS:
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Records Center. INPO
Comissioner Rogers (MS:
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G. F. Sanborn, E0
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Commissioner Curtiss (MS:
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Commissioner Remick (MS:
- A. B. Beach, D:DRSS
J. M. Taylor, ED0 (MS:
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