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MONTHYEARML20217L7681999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-12 on 990822-1002.Four Severity Level IV Violations of NRC Requirements Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violations Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy RBG-45125, Forwards Voluntary Response to Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operating Licensing Exams1999-10-18018 October 1999 Forwards Voluntary Response to Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operating Licensing Exams ML20217J3751999-10-15015 October 1999 Informs That Applicable Portions of NEDC-32778P, Safety Analysis Rept for River Bend 5% Power Uprate, Marked as Proprietary Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Pursuant to 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) IR 05000458/19990071999-10-0505 October 1999 Refers to Util Ltr Re Apparent Violations Described in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07 Issued on 990804 & Forwards Nov.Insp Described Two Apparent Violations Related to River Bend Station Division I EDG RBG-45123, Informs That Error Reported to NRC by GE on 990630 Resulted from Changes to SAFER Code Models Counter Current Flow Limiting (Ccfl) in Upper Part of Fuel Bundle at Upper Tie Plate (Utp).No Changes in SAR or COLR Required1999-09-30030 September 1999 Informs That Error Reported to NRC by GE on 990630 Resulted from Changes to SAFER Code Models Counter Current Flow Limiting (Ccfl) in Upper Part of Fuel Bundle at Upper Tie Plate (Utp).No Changes in SAR or COLR Required RBG-45124, Suppl to 990907 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Info to Address Specific Requests in 990920 Conference Call Re DG Assessment Completion Dates for Corrective Actions & DG Maint Rule (a)(1) Status,Encl1999-09-24024 September 1999 Suppl to 990907 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Info to Address Specific Requests in 990920 Conference Call Re DG Assessment Completion Dates for Corrective Actions & DG Maint Rule (a)(1) Status,Encl RBG-45122, Forwards Rev 3 to RBS COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle, IAW TS 5.6.5 of App a of FOL NPF-471999-09-23023 September 1999 Forwards Rev 3 to RBS COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle, IAW TS 5.6.5 of App a of FOL NPF-47 RBG-45113, Clarifies Statement Contained in NRC SER for Licensing RBS, Per Error That Became Evident During Plant Fire Protection Functional Insp1999-09-21021 September 1999 Clarifies Statement Contained in NRC SER for Licensing RBS, Per Error That Became Evident During Plant Fire Protection Functional Insp ML20212D8901999-09-16016 September 1999 Discusses 6 Month Review of Plant Midcycle Ppr.Advises of Plans for Future Insp Activities.Forwards Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Referred to as PIM ML20216F7881999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-10 on 990830-990903.No Violations Noted.Insp Covered Licensed Operators Requalification Training Program & Observation of Requalification Activities 05000458/LER-1998-003, Forwards LER 98-003-02,revising Previous Rept Dtd 981005, Submitted to Clarify Reported Condition & to Incorporate Final Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plan for Event.Complete Rev & No Change Bars Used in Documents1999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards LER 98-003-02,revising Previous Rept Dtd 981005, Submitted to Clarify Reported Condition & to Incorporate Final Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plan for Event.Complete Rev & No Change Bars Used in Documents ML20211Q7721999-09-0909 September 1999 Expresses Appreciation for ,In Response to NRC 990702 Re Denial of Notice of Violation Cited in Concerning Insp Rept 50-458/98-16.Reply Found to Be Responsive to Concerns Raised in NOV RBG-45109, Provides Comments on Reactor Vessel Integrity Database. Requests That Data Be Corrected as Noted1999-09-0808 September 1999 Provides Comments on Reactor Vessel Integrity Database. Requests That Data Be Corrected as Noted ML20211Q3921999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-08 on 990711-0821.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211Q5541999-09-0808 September 1999 Discusses Meeting Conducted on 990830 in St Francisville,La Re Overall Performance Issues During 990403-0703 Refueling/ Maintenance Outage.Due to Proprietary Nature of Some Subject Matters,Meeting Closed to Public.Attendance List Encl ML20211P4121999-09-0707 September 1999 Requests NRC Staff Review & Approval of Integrated Nuclear Security Plan (Insp) & Integrated Security Training & Qualification Plan (Ist&Q), for Use by All Entergy Operations,Inc.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(d) RBG-45095, Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Corrective Actions:Fuel Pump Coupling Was Reworked Using Loctite & Division I DG Was Returned to Operable Status1999-09-0707 September 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Corrective Actions:Fuel Pump Coupling Was Reworked Using Loctite & Division I DG Was Returned to Operable Status RBG-45097, Requests Approval of Proposed Alternative to Second Interval Inservice Testing Program,Allowing One Time Extension of Test Interval for 20% of Full Set Main Steam Line Safety Relief Valves1999-08-31031 August 1999 Requests Approval of Proposed Alternative to Second Interval Inservice Testing Program,Allowing One Time Extension of Test Interval for 20% of Full Set Main Steam Line Safety Relief Valves RBG-45094, Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-16 Between 990720 & 0807.Corrective Actions:River Bend Will Submit Changes Associated with Lcn 15.06-006 & Accompanying Evaluation1999-08-25025 August 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-16 Between 990720 & 0807.Corrective Actions:River Bend Will Submit Changes Associated with Lcn 15.06-006 & Accompanying Evaluation ML20211E2071999-08-23023 August 1999 Discusses Insp Rept 50-458/99-07 in Which 2 Violations Were Identified & Being Considered for Escalated Enforcement Action.Response Should Be Submitted Under Oath or Affirmation ML20211C5101999-08-19019 August 1999 Forwards Certified Copies of Liability Insurance Policy Endorsements Issued in First Half of 1999 for Each Entergy Operations,Inc Nuclear Unit,Per 10CFR140.15 RBG-45093, Forwards FFD six-month Program Performance Data Rept for Rept Period 990101 Through 990630,containing Statistical Data & Trend Analysis Compiled by FFD Dept1999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards FFD six-month Program Performance Data Rept for Rept Period 990101 Through 990630,containing Statistical Data & Trend Analysis Compiled by FFD Dept ML20211A9291999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-11 on 990719-23.Areas Examined Included Portions of Licensee Physical Security Program. No Violations Noted ML20210T8881999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Replacement Pages 9-18 for Insp Rept 50-458/99-09, Issued on 990730 IR 05000458/19980101999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Summary of 990805 Mgt Meeting with Licensee in Arlington,Tx Re Radiological Control Problems Noted in Insp Repts 50-458/98-10 & 50-458/99-04.With Attendance List & Licensee Presentation ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210U3751999-08-12012 August 1999 Informs That Info Contained in Presentation, River Bend Station Fuel Recovery Project,Dtd 990622, Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Pursuant to 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of Atomic Energy Act of 1954,as Amended ML20210Q7691999-08-11011 August 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Licensee River Bend Individual Plant Exam External Events,Under GL 88-20,suppl 4,dtd 910628 ML20210R4591999-08-10010 August 1999 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Plant Emergency Plan,Rev 20 Under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.Nrc Approval Not Required,Based on Determination That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20210N1641999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-07 on 990530-0710.One Violation of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as NCV, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20210K4641999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Licensee 180-day Response to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power Power-Operated Gate Valves, Issued on 950817 ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210K1351999-07-30030 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-09 on 990510-28 with in-office Insp Until 990701.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20210J9691999-07-30030 July 1999 Discusses 990719 Meeting with Util in Arlington,Tx Re Region IV Staff Findings of Root Cause Investigation Into Fuel Cladding Failures That Occurred During Recent Cycle 8 Operation.List of Attendees & Organization Chart Encl RBG-45072, Submits Final Response to GL 94-02, Long-Term Solution & Upgrade of Interim Operating Recommendations for Thermal- Hydraulic Instabilities in Bwrs. Ltr Documents Completion of Reporting Requirements Contained in Subject GL1999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Final Response to GL 94-02, Long-Term Solution & Upgrade of Interim Operating Recommendations for Thermal- Hydraulic Instabilities in Bwrs. Ltr Documents Completion of Reporting Requirements Contained in Subject GL ML20210E9001999-07-23023 July 1999 Informs That as Result of Staff Review of Licensee Responses to GL 92-01,rev 1,Suppl 1 & Suppl 1 Rai,Staff Revised Info in Reactor Vessel Integrity Database & Releasing Database as Rvid Version 2 RBG-45073, Requests Withholding of Info Presented in 990719 Meeting of EOI & NRC Region IV Re Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles During 1999 RFO at Rbs.Affidavit Executed IAW Provisions of 10CFR2.790(b)(1),encl1999-07-20020 July 1999 Requests Withholding of Info Presented in 990719 Meeting of EOI & NRC Region IV Re Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles During 1999 RFO at Rbs.Affidavit Executed IAW Provisions of 10CFR2.790(b)(1),encl RBG-45071, Forwards Rev 2 to River Bend COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle,Iaw TS 5.6.5 of App A.Affected Pages of GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept, May 1999 Submittal & List of Effective Pages,Encl1999-07-19019 July 1999 Forwards Rev 2 to River Bend COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle,Iaw TS 5.6.5 of App A.Affected Pages of GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept, May 1999 Submittal & List of Effective Pages,Encl 05000458/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-01,IAW 10CFR50.73.Supplemental Rept Details Root Cause Analysis for Reported Condition. Commitments in Document Annotated on Commitment Identifier Form,Attachment 11999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-01,IAW 10CFR50.73.Supplemental Rept Details Root Cause Analysis for Reported Condition. Commitments in Document Annotated on Commitment Identifier Form,Attachment 1 ML20196L0501999-07-0606 July 1999 Informs That NRC Insp Rept 50-458/99-03 Issued on 990519 with Errors in Tracking Numbers Assigned to Seven Noncited Violations & Error Re Actual Location of SRO During Refueling Activities.Revised Pages 2 & 4 Encl ML20209B6081999-06-30030 June 1999 Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01,Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Disclosure Encl ML20196K6851999-06-30030 June 1999 Ack Receipt of & Denial of NOV in Response to Transmitting NOV & Insp Rept 50-458/98-16.Listed Info Documents Results of Review of Response to Violation Re fire-induced Circuit Faults ML20196K0671999-06-30030 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-04 on 990412-16 & 28-29.Five Violations of NRC Requirements Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy.Meeting Scheduled for 990726 RBG-45048, Forwards Rev 1 to Rbs,Cycle 9 COLR, IAW TS 5.6.5 of License NPF-47.GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept,Dtd May 1999, Is Included.Without GE Rept1999-06-29029 June 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Rbs,Cycle 9 COLR, IAW TS 5.6.5 of License NPF-47.GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept,Dtd May 1999, Is Included.Without GE Rept RBG-45047, Informs of Util Expectation to Complete Review of Final Rept Supporting Power Uprate & Submits TS Changes in Jul 1999,per Licensee to NRC Re Increasing Power Output1999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Util Expectation to Complete Review of Final Rept Supporting Power Uprate & Submits TS Changes in Jul 1999,per Licensee to NRC Re Increasing Power Output ML20196H5171999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests Withholding of Info Being Presented in Meeting of Entergy,General Electric & NRC Staff.Licensee Requested Meeting with NRC to Present Info on Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles.W/Affidavit 05000458/LER-1999-012, Forwards LER 99-012-00,IAW 10CFR73.Commitments Contained in Document Identified on Commitment Identification Form1999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-012-00,IAW 10CFR73.Commitments Contained in Document Identified on Commitment Identification Form RBG-45035, Requests That Encl RBS Fuel Recovery Info Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per Provisions of 10CFR2.790(a)(4).Info Is Being Presented at Meeting to Discuss Recent Anomalous Conditions Found.Proprietary Info Withheld1999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests That Encl RBS Fuel Recovery Info Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per Provisions of 10CFR2.790(a)(4).Info Is Being Presented at Meeting to Discuss Recent Anomalous Conditions Found.Proprietary Info Withheld ML20196E0601999-06-18018 June 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-458/99-05 on 990418-29.Four Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations 05000458/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1,IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl1999-06-0909 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1,IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl 1999-09-09
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MONTHYEARRBG-45125, Forwards Voluntary Response to Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operating Licensing Exams1999-10-18018 October 1999 Forwards Voluntary Response to Administrative Ltr 99-03, Preparation & Scheduling of Operating Licensing Exams RBG-45123, Informs That Error Reported to NRC by GE on 990630 Resulted from Changes to SAFER Code Models Counter Current Flow Limiting (Ccfl) in Upper Part of Fuel Bundle at Upper Tie Plate (Utp).No Changes in SAR or COLR Required1999-09-30030 September 1999 Informs That Error Reported to NRC by GE on 990630 Resulted from Changes to SAFER Code Models Counter Current Flow Limiting (Ccfl) in Upper Part of Fuel Bundle at Upper Tie Plate (Utp).No Changes in SAR or COLR Required RBG-45124, Suppl to 990907 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Info to Address Specific Requests in 990920 Conference Call Re DG Assessment Completion Dates for Corrective Actions & DG Maint Rule (a)(1) Status,Encl1999-09-24024 September 1999 Suppl to 990907 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Info to Address Specific Requests in 990920 Conference Call Re DG Assessment Completion Dates for Corrective Actions & DG Maint Rule (a)(1) Status,Encl RBG-45122, Forwards Rev 3 to RBS COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle, IAW TS 5.6.5 of App a of FOL NPF-471999-09-23023 September 1999 Forwards Rev 3 to RBS COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle, IAW TS 5.6.5 of App a of FOL NPF-47 RBG-45113, Clarifies Statement Contained in NRC SER for Licensing RBS, Per Error That Became Evident During Plant Fire Protection Functional Insp1999-09-21021 September 1999 Clarifies Statement Contained in NRC SER for Licensing RBS, Per Error That Became Evident During Plant Fire Protection Functional Insp 05000458/LER-1998-003, Forwards LER 98-003-02,revising Previous Rept Dtd 981005, Submitted to Clarify Reported Condition & to Incorporate Final Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plan for Event.Complete Rev & No Change Bars Used in Documents1999-09-0909 September 1999 Forwards LER 98-003-02,revising Previous Rept Dtd 981005, Submitted to Clarify Reported Condition & to Incorporate Final Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Plan for Event.Complete Rev & No Change Bars Used in Documents RBG-45109, Provides Comments on Reactor Vessel Integrity Database. Requests That Data Be Corrected as Noted1999-09-0808 September 1999 Provides Comments on Reactor Vessel Integrity Database. Requests That Data Be Corrected as Noted RBG-45095, Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Corrective Actions:Fuel Pump Coupling Was Reworked Using Loctite & Division I DG Was Returned to Operable Status1999-09-0707 September 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/99-07.Corrective Actions:Fuel Pump Coupling Was Reworked Using Loctite & Division I DG Was Returned to Operable Status ML20211P4121999-09-0707 September 1999 Requests NRC Staff Review & Approval of Integrated Nuclear Security Plan (Insp) & Integrated Security Training & Qualification Plan (Ist&Q), for Use by All Entergy Operations,Inc.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790(d) RBG-45097, Requests Approval of Proposed Alternative to Second Interval Inservice Testing Program,Allowing One Time Extension of Test Interval for 20% of Full Set Main Steam Line Safety Relief Valves1999-08-31031 August 1999 Requests Approval of Proposed Alternative to Second Interval Inservice Testing Program,Allowing One Time Extension of Test Interval for 20% of Full Set Main Steam Line Safety Relief Valves RBG-45094, Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-16 Between 990720 & 0807.Corrective Actions:River Bend Will Submit Changes Associated with Lcn 15.06-006 & Accompanying Evaluation1999-08-25025 August 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-16 Between 990720 & 0807.Corrective Actions:River Bend Will Submit Changes Associated with Lcn 15.06-006 & Accompanying Evaluation ML20211C5101999-08-19019 August 1999 Forwards Certified Copies of Liability Insurance Policy Endorsements Issued in First Half of 1999 for Each Entergy Operations,Inc Nuclear Unit,Per 10CFR140.15 RBG-45093, Forwards FFD six-month Program Performance Data Rept for Rept Period 990101 Through 990630,containing Statistical Data & Trend Analysis Compiled by FFD Dept1999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards FFD six-month Program Performance Data Rept for Rept Period 990101 Through 990630,containing Statistical Data & Trend Analysis Compiled by FFD Dept RBG-45072, Submits Final Response to GL 94-02, Long-Term Solution & Upgrade of Interim Operating Recommendations for Thermal- Hydraulic Instabilities in Bwrs. Ltr Documents Completion of Reporting Requirements Contained in Subject GL1999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Final Response to GL 94-02, Long-Term Solution & Upgrade of Interim Operating Recommendations for Thermal- Hydraulic Instabilities in Bwrs. Ltr Documents Completion of Reporting Requirements Contained in Subject GL RBG-45073, Requests Withholding of Info Presented in 990719 Meeting of EOI & NRC Region IV Re Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles During 1999 RFO at Rbs.Affidavit Executed IAW Provisions of 10CFR2.790(b)(1),encl1999-07-20020 July 1999 Requests Withholding of Info Presented in 990719 Meeting of EOI & NRC Region IV Re Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles During 1999 RFO at Rbs.Affidavit Executed IAW Provisions of 10CFR2.790(b)(1),encl RBG-45071, Forwards Rev 2 to River Bend COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle,Iaw TS 5.6.5 of App A.Affected Pages of GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept, May 1999 Submittal & List of Effective Pages,Encl1999-07-19019 July 1999 Forwards Rev 2 to River Bend COLR for Ninth Fuel Cycle,Iaw TS 5.6.5 of App A.Affected Pages of GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept, May 1999 Submittal & List of Effective Pages,Encl 05000458/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-01,IAW 10CFR50.73.Supplemental Rept Details Root Cause Analysis for Reported Condition. Commitments in Document Annotated on Commitment Identifier Form,Attachment 11999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-01,IAW 10CFR50.73.Supplemental Rept Details Root Cause Analysis for Reported Condition. Commitments in Document Annotated on Commitment Identifier Form,Attachment 1 ML20209B6081999-06-30030 June 1999 Submits Response to NRC GL 98-01,Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Disclosure Encl RBG-45047, Informs of Util Expectation to Complete Review of Final Rept Supporting Power Uprate & Submits TS Changes in Jul 1999,per Licensee to NRC Re Increasing Power Output1999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Util Expectation to Complete Review of Final Rept Supporting Power Uprate & Submits TS Changes in Jul 1999,per Licensee to NRC Re Increasing Power Output RBG-45048, Forwards Rev 1 to Rbs,Cycle 9 COLR, IAW TS 5.6.5 of License NPF-47.GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept,Dtd May 1999, Is Included.Without GE Rept1999-06-29029 June 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Rbs,Cycle 9 COLR, IAW TS 5.6.5 of License NPF-47.GE Suppl Reload Licensing Rept,Dtd May 1999, Is Included.Without GE Rept ML20196H5171999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests Withholding of Info Being Presented in Meeting of Entergy,General Electric & NRC Staff.Licensee Requested Meeting with NRC to Present Info on Recent Anomalous Conditions Found During Insp of Fuel Bundles.W/Affidavit RBG-45035, Requests That Encl RBS Fuel Recovery Info Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per Provisions of 10CFR2.790(a)(4).Info Is Being Presented at Meeting to Discuss Recent Anomalous Conditions Found.Proprietary Info Withheld1999-06-21021 June 1999 Requests That Encl RBS Fuel Recovery Info Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per Provisions of 10CFR2.790(a)(4).Info Is Being Presented at Meeting to Discuss Recent Anomalous Conditions Found.Proprietary Info Withheld 05000458/LER-1999-012, Forwards LER 99-012-00,IAW 10CFR73.Commitments Contained in Document Identified on Commitment Identification Form1999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-012-00,IAW 10CFR73.Commitments Contained in Document Identified on Commitment Identification Form 05000458/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1,IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl1999-06-0909 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1,IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl 05000458/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl1999-05-28028 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00 for River Bend Station,Unit 1 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept,Encl RBG-45021, Informs That Cycle 9 Operation Will Remain within MCPR Safety Limits Approved in Amend 105 to TS Issued by NRC in1999-05-26026 May 1999 Informs That Cycle 9 Operation Will Remain within MCPR Safety Limits Approved in Amend 105 to TS Issued by NRC in 05000458/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Contained in Ltr Are Identified on Commitment Identification Form1999-05-24024 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Contained in Ltr Are Identified on Commitment Identification Form RBG-45017, Informs NRC of Addition of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section Xi,Code Case N-496-1 to RBS Inservice Insp Program.Commitment Made by Util,Encl1999-05-14014 May 1999 Informs NRC of Addition of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code,Section Xi,Code Case N-496-1 to RBS Inservice Insp Program.Commitment Made by Util,Encl ML20206N1921999-05-10010 May 1999 Provides Revised Attachment 2 for Alternative Request IWE-02,originally Submitted 990429 Re Bolt Torque or Tension Testing of Class Mc pressure-retaining Bolting as Specified in Item 8.20 of Article IWE-2500,Table IWE-2500-1 05000458/LER-1999-007, Forwards LER 99-007-00 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in LER Are Noted in Attachment 11999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-007-00 IAW 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in LER Are Noted in Attachment 1 05000458/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-00 Re Unplanned Automatic Standby Svc Water Initiation,Due to Procedure Inadequacy.Commitments Identified in Rept Noted in Attachment 11999-05-0606 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-00 Re Unplanned Automatic Standby Svc Water Initiation,Due to Procedure Inadequacy.Commitments Identified in Rept Noted in Attachment 1 05000458/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00 IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i).Commitments Identified in LER Are Noted in Attachment 11999-05-0303 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00 IAW 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i).Commitments Identified in LER Are Noted in Attachment 1 RBG-44993, Forwards RBS Annual Individual Monitoring Rept for Jan-Dec 1998,per Requirements of 10CFR20.2206(b).File Info Listed. Without Encl1999-04-30030 April 1999 Forwards RBS Annual Individual Monitoring Rept for Jan-Dec 1998,per Requirements of 10CFR20.2206(b).File Info Listed. Without Encl RBG-44998, Informs of Missing Documentation Re Examination Results Reported in RBS Owners Activity Report Forms Submitted to NRC on 9802241999-04-30030 April 1999 Informs of Missing Documentation Re Examination Results Reported in RBS Owners Activity Report Forms Submitted to NRC on 980224 ML20206E7811999-04-29029 April 1999 Proposes Alternatives to Requirements of ASME B&PV Code Section XI,1992 Edition,1992 Addenda,As Listed.Approval of Alternative Request on or Before 990915,requested 05000458/LER-1999-003, Forwards LER 99-003-00,per 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept Are Noted in Attachment 11999-04-23023 April 1999 Forwards LER 99-003-00,per 10CFR50.73.Commitments Identified in Rept Are Noted in Attachment 1 RBG-44968, Submits Addl Info Re 981008 LAR 1998-02 Re Implementation of Bwrog/Ge Enhanced Option I-A (EI-A) Reactor Stability long- Term Solution.Clarifies Certain Aspects of Proposed Ts,Per 990406 Telcon with NRC1999-04-15015 April 1999 Submits Addl Info Re 981008 LAR 1998-02 Re Implementation of Bwrog/Ge Enhanced Option I-A (EI-A) Reactor Stability long- Term Solution.Clarifies Certain Aspects of Proposed Ts,Per 990406 Telcon with NRC RBG-44965, Responds to 990324 Telcon RAI Re SLMCPR Calculation Method for RBS Cycle 9 Slmcpr,Per LAR 1998-15 Re Change to TS 2.1.1.2, Reactor Core Safety Limits. Proposed TS Pages, Encl1999-04-0808 April 1999 Responds to 990324 Telcon RAI Re SLMCPR Calculation Method for RBS Cycle 9 Slmcpr,Per LAR 1998-15 Re Change to TS 2.1.1.2, Reactor Core Safety Limits. Proposed TS Pages, Encl RBG-44959, Withdraws 981120 LAR 1998-20,allowing Adjusting Control Pattern for Plant Startup If Outage Had Occurred Before Planned Refueling Outage.No Plant Outage Was Conducted & Plant Is Now in Eighth Refueling Outage1999-04-0808 April 1999 Withdraws 981120 LAR 1998-20,allowing Adjusting Control Pattern for Plant Startup If Outage Had Occurred Before Planned Refueling Outage.No Plant Outage Was Conducted & Plant Is Now in Eighth Refueling Outage ML20205F1781999-03-31031 March 1999 Forwards Consolidated Entergy Submittal to Document Primary & Excess Property Damage Insurance Coverage for Nuclear Sites of Entergy Operations,Inc,Per 10CFR50.54(w)(3) RBG-44939, Forwards Rbs,Unit 1 Annual Occupational Radiation Exposure Rept for 1998, Per TS 5.6.1.Rept Consists of Tabulation of Exposure for Personnel Receiving Exposures Greater than 100 Mrem Per Yr1999-03-31031 March 1999 Forwards Rbs,Unit 1 Annual Occupational Radiation Exposure Rept for 1998, Per TS 5.6.1.Rept Consists of Tabulation of Exposure for Personnel Receiving Exposures Greater than 100 Mrem Per Yr ML20196K7101999-03-26026 March 1999 Submits Reporting & Recordkeeping for Decommissioning Planning,Per 10CFR50.75(f)(1) RBG-44899, Provides Notification of Termination of Licensed Operator, AA Rouchon,License OP-42416-1,due to Resignation.Reactor Operator License Data,Listed1999-03-25025 March 1999 Provides Notification of Termination of Licensed Operator, AA Rouchon,License OP-42416-1,due to Resignation.Reactor Operator License Data,Listed ML20204G8701999-03-15015 March 1999 Responds to NOV Described in NRC Correspondance to Util ,expressing Disappointment in NRC Determination That AD Wells Deliberately Provided Incomplete & Inaccurate Info to NRC During Meeting on 971015 RBG-44925, Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Investigation Rept 4-97-059.Corrective Actions: Mgt Expectations for Communicating with NRC Issued to Site Personnel on 980212,by RBS Vice President,Operations1999-03-15015 March 1999 Responds to NRC Re Violations Noted in Investigation Rept 4-97-059.Corrective Actions: Mgt Expectations for Communicating with NRC Issued to Site Personnel on 980212,by RBS Vice President,Operations RBG-44924, Informs That Util Response to NOV Re Investigation Rept 4-97-059,will Be Issued by 990315,as Extended by NRC Ltr .Encl Check for $55,000 Is for Payment of Civil Penalty IAW Instructions in .Without Check1999-03-0505 March 1999 Informs That Util Response to NOV Re Investigation Rept 4-97-059,will Be Issued by 990315,as Extended by NRC Ltr .Encl Check for $55,000 Is for Payment of Civil Penalty IAW Instructions in .Without Check RBG-44912, Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-13. Corrective Actions:Matls & Training Were Provided to Expedite Implementation of Existing Procedural Guidance to Supply Compressed Air1999-03-0303 March 1999 Responds to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-458/98-13. Corrective Actions:Matls & Training Were Provided to Expedite Implementation of Existing Procedural Guidance to Supply Compressed Air RBG-44904, Informs NRC of Date Change Re Commitment Made in Response to NOV 50-458/98-05-01.New Commitment Date 9912161999-02-25025 February 1999 Informs NRC of Date Change Re Commitment Made in Response to NOV 50-458/98-05-01.New Commitment Date 991216 RBG-44384, Submits Response to Fuel Cladding Defect Issues Raised in 10CFR2.206 Petition.Clear Technical Basis Exists in Info Provided by River Bend Station to Deny Petition1999-02-11011 February 1999 Submits Response to Fuel Cladding Defect Issues Raised in 10CFR2.206 Petition.Clear Technical Basis Exists in Info Provided by River Bend Station to Deny Petition ML20203C4201999-01-25025 January 1999 Submits Denial of NRC Request for Advance Info Re Concerns Raised by Ucs in 10CFR2.206 Petitions on River Bend & Perry Plants.Petitioners Were Not Required to Provide NRC with Info in Advance of Informal Public Hearings 1999-09-09
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fher Bend S:ahon e 545 US Hgway G1 WENTERGY Tr%L ws (504) 381 6 4 FAX (504) 3814N2 JOHN R. McGAHA, JR.
W e Pre A nt o w a ns May 11,1994 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk .
Washington, D.C. 20555
Subject:
River Bond Station Unit 1 Docket No. 50-458 License No. NPF-47 Response to Notice of Violation and Prnposed Imposition of Civil Penalty 50-458/9330-02 (EA 94-010)
Filo Nos.: G9.5, G15.4.1 RBG- 40573 Gentlemen:
Entergy Operations, Inc. (EOl) hereby submits its responso to the Notice of Violation 50-458/9330-02 (EA 94-010) and payment of $100,000.00 for the proposed civil penalty. .
EOl would like to use this opportunity to comment on the proposed civil penalty. RBS has mado improvements in the Fire Protection Program as evidenced by its efforts to identify and correct discrepancies in,the FHA, ,
inspect penetration seals and structural steel fire barriers as well as test l matorials and configurations, and consistently disclose findings to the NRC.
As indicated in this submittal and at the Enforcement Conference for this violation, RBS is continuing its efforts to further enhance the RBS Fire Protection Prograrn. Examples of thoso efforts include: cn emergency lighting study; a review of operator actions required during a fire (time / manpower-study); and a self assessment of the RBS Fire Protection Program by engineers ,
from other EOl plants. i Significant changos have been made in order to improva management control of fire protection issues. EOl organized a multi-discipline fire protection team to address fire protection issues and assigned an experienced Project Manager to f j coordinato fire protection activities. Efforts have been made to ensure that the ,
EOl firo protection staff at RBS is better trained and qualified to ensure loss 1 (
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May it,1994 RBG- 40573 Page 2 of 2 reliance on contractor support. As shown through these efforts EOl management's role in the RBS fire protection program has been and still remains very proactive. EOl management realizes the need to continue its focus toyvard the RBS Fire Protection Program.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. O.P. Bulich of my staff at ' ,
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attachments cc: NRC Resident Inspector P.O. Box 1051 St. Francisville, LA 70775 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV - Regional Administrator 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 l Arlington, TX 76011 l Mr. Edward T. Baker M/S OWFN 13-H-15 U.S. Nucioar Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Mr. James Lieberman Director, Office of Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555- '
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LICENSE NO. NPF-47 DOCKET NO. 50-458 IN THE MATTER OF I
GULF STATES UTILITIES COMPANY CAJUN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE AND ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
AFFIRMATION I, John R. McGaha, being duly sworn, state that I am the Vice President-Operations of Entergy Operations, Inc., at River Bend Station; that on behalf of Enter 0y Operations, Inc., I am authorized to sign and file with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Notice of Violation (NOV) 50-458/9330-02 for River Bend Station; that I signed this NOV as Vice President-Operations at River Bend Station of Entergy Operations, Inc.; and that the statements made and the matters set forth therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA WEST FELICIANA PARISH SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Parish and Stata above named, this //A day of 7M ad ,1994.
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I ATTACHMENT REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION 50-458/9330-02 (EA 94-010)
LEVEL _lli BEEE.iBEBLCM Notice of Violation - Lottor from L.J. Callan to J.R. McGaha dated April 11,1994.
Lotter from J.J. Fisicaro to U.S. NRC Document Control Desk dated February 18, ,
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Inspection Report 93 Lotter from T.P. Gwynn to J.R. McGaha dated February 1,1994.
Lottor from J.J. Fisicaro to U.S. NRC Decument Control Desk dated December 6, 1993.
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River Bond Station operating license NPF-47 states, in part, that "GSU [Entergy l Operations, Inc.] shall comply with the requirements of the fire protection program :
as specified in Attachment 4." Attachment 4 to NPF-47 states, in part, that GSU !
[Entergy Operations, Inc.] shall implomont and maintain in effect all provisions of l the approved fire protection program'as described in the Final Safety Analysis for -
the facility through Amendment 22 and as approved in the SER dated May 1984 j and Supplomont 3 dated August 1985..." Part 98.2 of Appendix 98, "Firo . l Protection Program Comparison With Appendix R to 10CFR50," to Section 9.5.1, ;
" Fire Protection System," of the River Bond Updated Safety Analysis Report, part l of the approved fire protection program described above, states in part that "RBS complies with those criteria as discussed in the romainder of this appendix."
Part 98.4.7.1 of Appendix 98 requires,in part, that fire protection features shall be provided for systems and components important to safe shutdown. These features shall be capable of limiting fire damage so that one train of systems necessary to achiavo and maintain hot shutdown conditions from either the control room or emergency control stations is free of fire damago.
Contrary to Part 98.4.7.1 of Appendix 98, 1
- 1) Associated circuits that shared common onclosure with the Division i emergency diesel generator controls and the Division I standby service 1
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water pumps, components necessary to achieve and maintain hot shutdown following a main control room fire, were not provided fire protection features, namely overcurrent protection, with the result that those components could have been unavailable in the event of a main control room fire.
- 2) Circuits for the Division I Standby Service Water Cooling Tower Fans, ;
components necessary to achieve and maintain hot shutdown following a main control room fire, were not isolated from the main control room with the result that a main control room fire could have prevented local starting of these fans as required.
- 3) Fuses protecting the control circuits for 4160V and 480V circuit breakers were improperly sized and would not have protected the cables from short circuit damage. As a result, components, including the Division I emergency diesel generator, necessary to achieve and maintain hot shutdown following a main control room fire could have been unavailable.
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- 4) Conduit 1CCOO30C in fire area C-24 was not provided fire protection features with the result that a fire in fire area C-24 could have damaged control cables necessary to operate equipment, including the Division 111 emergency diesel generator output breaker. required for operation of the emergency diesel generator, necessary to achieve and maintain hot shutdown.
- 5) Circuits associated with the reactor vessellevel 8 trip and reactor foodwater pumps breaker control were not provided fire protection features with the result that a main control room fire could have led to steam line flooding and damage to valves necessary to achieve and maintain hot shutdown.
EOl agrees with the cited violation. The potential existed for a fire to occur in either the main control room (fire area C-25) or the 116' elevation of the control building (fire area C-24) which could have rendered equipment dedicated to ensuring the safe shutdown of RBS unavailable. However, the probability of occurrence of these postulated events is very low and operator actions in most cases could have overcome these postulated events and brought the plant to a safe shutdown condition.
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power rernoved during plant operations which had not been de-onergized. As part
. of the corrective action, an initial review of the Fire Hazards Analysis (FHA) by engincoring was completed in January,1990, to verify the consistency of the existing design and operational proceduros. NRC Inspection Report 90-02 identified this as an Unresolved Itom (9002-02) since the review was not completo at the time of the inspection. No other proceduralinconsistencies woru identified during this review.
A further review of the FHA by an indopondent contractor was completed in January 1991. During this review,106 discropancies were identified. Some of those discrepancies required resolution prior to completing a verification of the FHA. Of the 106 discrepancies,23 were identified as potentially affecting Pre-fire Strategies, Appendix R separation, and the USAR. These 23 items were reviewed and corrective actions identified by April 15,1991. Corrective actions identified for 22 of the 23 items are considered enhancements and involve changes to the FHA, USAR, Pre-fire Strategios, procedures or design documents. The remaining itom involved fire areas where potential fire damage could cause loss of reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC). RCIC is usod for vessellevel controlin Method 1 Safe Shutdown Methodology as identified in the FHA. Analysis has shown that alternate equipment, free of fire damage, is available in each of those fire areas to assure safe shutdown capability.
Evaluations for the remaining 83 items were completed prior to February 1992.
Correctivo actions identified for 79 of these items were categorized as enhancernants and involved revisions to the FHA, USAR, Pre-fire Strategies, procedures or design documents. The remaining 4 items were evaluated and appropriate corrective actions determined.
As a result of this reverification, a number of enhancements were completed including: an associated circuit, common power supply study; creation of abnormal operating procedure (AOP) 0052, " Fire Outside Main Control Room (in Areas Containing Safety Related Equipment)"; and implementation of a high impedance fault recovery procedure.
Inspection 50-458/93-09 was conducted by Messrs. A. Singh, H. Bundy, M.
Murphy, A. Frosco and K. Sullivan from March 29 through April 2,1993, of the RBS Fire Protection program. During that inspection it was determined that RBS did not identify and correct a deficiency in the FHA. In essence, the FHA did not contain information necessary to support certain assumptions that electrical control ,
circuits required to assure a safe shutdown of the facility would not be adversely affected by certain associated circuits.
NRC Inspection Report 50-458/93-09 included several examples of associated circuit, common enclosure concerns. However, further analysis of those circuits 1 3
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common enclosure concerns were discovered at that time, RBS committed tc complete an associated circuit, common enclosure analysis as part of its effort to revise design criterion document 240.201 and restructure it into a complete post-fire safe shutdown analysis. The five issues identified in this violation were discovered during this analysis.
-REASON FOR THE VIOLATION A root cause analysis determined that the construction architect / engineering firm tasked with the original development of the RBS FHA and safe shutdown analysis as well as GSU project management did not have a clear understanding of the level of detail necessary to demonstrato compliance with Sections Ill.G and Ill.L of 10CFR50, Appendix R. This lack of a clear understanding of the level of detail necessary to demonstrate compliance with Sections lil.G and Ill.L of 10CFR50, Appendix R was due to several contributing factors, as follows:
- 1) Guidance documents, such as Generic Letter 81-12, were interpreted by GSU as being applicable only to those plants that were committed j to full compliance with Appendix R. Note that RBS was not committed to full Appendix R compliance, but was required to pr6 vide a comparison of the RBS Fire Protection Program with Appendix R in Chapter 9, Appendix B of the RBS FSAR.
- 2) Written guidance was not developed by GSU to establish the required content and methodology applicable to the project.
- 3) GSU did not provide training specific to the project to personnel involved.
- 4) GSU treated the project as Quality Assurance Category lli work. As such, independent design verification was not employed. This resulted in project personnel establishing requirements without obtaining an independent assessment of the methodology employed.
CORRECTIVE STEPS TAKEN AND RESULTS ACHIEVED The individual issues have been addressed in great detail in previous correspondence. LER 91-008 identified FHA deficiencies with respect to missing fire wrap. Supplements to LER 91-008 address: the associated circuits, common enclosure issue (Item 1); the standby service water cooling tower fans (Item 2), the Division lli control circuits (item 4), and the reactor high water level trip issue-(Item 5). LER 93-021 addresses the remote shutdown panel issue. Also, GSU's letter 4
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of these submittals is incorporated herein by reference. Following is a brief !
discussion of each issue and its corrective action.
- 1) ASSOCIATED CIRCUlTS, COMMON ENCLOSURE During the revievw of the Safe Shutdown . Analysis (SSA), ten switchgear control circuits were found which have the potential to damage cables required for safe shutdown method 1E when method 1E is needed for post-fire safe shutdown. These circuits did not have adequate overcurrent -
protection and share a raceway with a cable required for safe shutdown method 1E. In the event of a main control room (MCR) fire, those ten !
circuits could be damaged due to overcurrent and may cause damage to safe shutdown cables in a raceway remote from the MCR.
Modification request (MR) 93-0060 was initiated to install properly sized fuses in the circuits associated with these cables. The circuits that form an ,
associated circuit, common enclosure concern are scheduled to be modified before the end of RF-5. In the interim, the affected cables have been treated as having a missing fire barrier per 10CFR50, Appendix R, lit.'3.2.
Thus, the action statement for RBS Technical Specification 3/4.7.7,
- Fire Rated Assemblies," was entered and a roving fire watch was verified for the MCR and areas of the plant containing the affected raceway.
The 4160 voit and 480 volt control circuits at RBS were protected by 35 amp fuses. This fuse size does not protect control circuit wiring for circuits of excessive length. Switchgear manufacturers typically use a large size fuse in this application to ensure the switchgear's operation. Sacrifice of control circuit inte0rity was considered acceptable in this situation because the primary function of the switchgear is electrical protection under fault conditions. The appropriately sized fuse added by MR 93-0060 will ensure operation of the switchgear while protecting the control circuit.
- 2) STANDBY SERVICE WATER COOLING TOWER FANS Analysis of the control circuits for the Division i standby cooling tower (SCT) fans identified the potential loss of the ability to start the Division i SCT fans (1SWP*FN1 A,C,E,G,J,L,0,S and U) from their local motor control center (MCC) following a MCR fire. The RBS FHA takes credit for starting the SCT fans from the MCC during a MCR fire, in the event of a MCR fire, the control circuits for the SCT fans could short and blow the fuse protecting the circuit. The circuit is not isolated from the MCR, therefore, after repositioning the local remote selector switch at the MCC, fan starting 5
would not occur due to the short circuit. Replacement of the fuse, as stated in the FHA, would not solve the problem since this does not remove the short from the circuit.
The corrective action for the standby cooling tower fans was to implement MR 93-0056. This MR provided fuses to isolate portions of the affected circuits which enter the MCR from the portions of the circuit required for remote shutdown functions. The additional fuses ensure that the standby cooling tower fans will be available following a fire in the MCR.
- 3) REMOTE SHUTDOWN PANEL During the revision of the RBS SSA the electrical design member of the fire protection team discovered that the control circuits for 4160 volt and 480 voit circuit breakers may not function properly in the event of a MCR fire.
These circuit breakers supply power to loads required for remote shutdown from outside the MCR. For the 4160 volt and 480 volt loads required for safe shutdown, it was found that fuses protecting the control circuits for these loads did not adequately protect the cables in the circuits, in the event of a MCR fire, these circuits could short in the MCR. Due to the .
length of the cable in these circuits, there would be insufficient short circuit current to blow the fuse before the occurrence of cable damage. The i postulated ten minutes to exit the MCR and operate the transfer switches to isolate the MCR from remote shutdown systems is greater than the estimated time in which cable damage would occur. The cable which would be damaged contains conductors which are required for remote shutdown as well as conductors that are isolated by the remote shutdown transfer switch.
l The corrective action for this concern was completed with the installation of appropriately sized fuses to ensure that circuits are available for post fire safe shutdown or that they are no longer an associated circuit concern (MR 93 0060). RBS expedited the completion of the 17 fuse installations, restoring those circuits that serve credited safe shutdown equipment within .l the time limit of the technical specification LCO (TS 3/4.3.7). As a follow-.
up action a thorough review of the remote shutdown system was completed to verify that no other control circuits for 4160 volt and 480 volt circuit breakers could prevent remote shutdown capability in the event of a MCR fire due to inadequately sized fuses. .
The 4160 vcit and 480 volt control circuits at RBS were protected by 35 amp fuses. This fuse size does not protect control circuit wiring for circuits of excessive length. Switchgear manufacturers typically use a large size fuse in this application to ensure the switchgear's operation. Sacrifice of 6
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- 4) DIVISION lli CONTROL CIRCUlTS The original FHA acknowledged and justified the separation between the Division i and Division 11 transformers in fire area C-24 (RBS USAR 9A.2.5.1). Two shutdown methods were credited for fire area C-24 .
depending upon the location of a fire within the area. Method 1 was credited for a fire in one side of the fire area while method 2 was credited for a fire in the other side of the fire area. As a revision to the FHA (now the Safe Shutdown Analysis), the credited shutdown metho.d for fire area C-24 was changed to a single shutdown method for the entire fire area.
In the process of changing the credited method in fire area C-24, it was discovered that Division lll cables exist in the area which had been incorrectly labeled as " spared" in the Electrical Cable Scheduling and Information System. These cables provide control power to 4160 volt circuit breakers associated with Division 111 incoming line breaker 1E22* ACB04, Division 111 diesel generator output breaker 1E22* ACB01, and Division lli 480 volt supply transformer breaker 1E22* ACB03. Since these cables are physically located in the portion of C-24 which had previously credited shutdown method 1, they should have been protected with a fire barrier. The SSA was revised to change the shutdown method for fire area C-24 to method 2. Since the referenced cables are only credited for method 1, no further corrective action was necessary.
- 5) REACTOR HIGH WATER LEVEL TRIP While verifying revisions to procedure AOP-0031, " Shutdown from Outside the Main Control Room," resulting from the revised SSA, an operator assisting with the SSA revision discovered that a ' ire in panel 1H13-P612 or 1H13*P680 in the main control room could disable the continuity of 125-volt DC circulty to the " Reactor High Water Level" (Level 8) trip circuitry or the breaker control circuitry for the reactor feedwater pumps. This could cause a loss of automatic shut-off of feedwater supply into the reactor pressure vessel (RPV). This potential loss of 125 volt DC circuit continuity.
would occur if the fire created circuit faults such as open circuits or hot shorts which resulted in a loss of the ability to provide power to trip coils or which blow control circuit fuses. The only instance in which the proposed scenario could occur is if the fire disabled the continuity of the 125 volt DC cables in a continuously monitored and manned panel (P680) in the main 7
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Immediately after this condition was identified, an MCR Fire Response Brief was written to inform oncoming shifts of the identified concern and established new interim measures in the event of a MCR fire (i.e., a dedicated operator will be immediately dispatched to the normal power supply switchgear (NPS-SWG) located in normal switchgear building regardless of fire severity). The MCR Fire Response Brief provides heightened operator awareness of the condition described above. Also, a Standing Order was written to provide operators with instructions for responding during a MCR fire at panel 1H13*P680. The Standing Order coupled with heightened operator awareness provides adequate assurance that this is not a condition adverse to quality and that the plant can be safely shutdown in the event of a MCR fire. As long term corrective action, changes to AOP-0031 as well as operator training will be completed prior to '
the end of RF-5.
Four of the five issues discussed above involve a MCR fire. Several aspects of MCR design minimize the potential effects of a fire. A main control room fire
" zone" (PGCC zone) consists of termination cabinets, panels, and floor space .
beneath these items for each row of cabinets. For a fire to spread from one PGCC zone to another,it must either propagate from one row of unconnected cabinets to another or propagate beneath the floor. Propagation from cabinets in one PGCC zone to cabinets in another PGCC zone is not expected for a realistic fire due to l the separation of the cabinets and the tendency for cabinet fires to remain within !
the cabinet. Propagation beneath the floor would require failure of at least one and most likely two Halon suppression systems. This is unexpected since the reliability j of Halon suppression is high. Also, failure of the Halon system to automatically i initiate can be mitigated by operator action (i.e., Halon actuation push buttons are located on the cabinets in each PGCC zone).
The MCR is continuously manned by operators trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers. Also, one hour roving fire watches have been in effect for all normally accessible safety related areas of the plant, including the MCR, since 1991 Widespread use of firewatches combined with fixed fire detection systems ensum that incipient fires will not develop without being detected and extinguished. Firewatch personnel are trained to inspect for protection of combustibles, introduction of new combustibles, housekeeping requirements, and evidence of fire. ,
All corrective actions for each of the above issues will be completed by the end of RF-5, currently scheduled to end in June 1994.
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CORRECTIVE STEPS WHICH WILL BE TAKEN TO AVOID FURTHER FINDINGS Additional actions have been scheduled to detect any remaining issues within the RBS Fire Protection Program. Some of these actions are listed below: ,
IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF SSA Planned improvements to the SSA include:
1.) Supplement the appropriate sections of the SSA to provide additional detail of how the spurious actuation analysis requirements described in GL 86-10 are applied.
- 2. ) Incorporate into the instrument damage discussion the effects of fire on the instrument sensing line process fluid and add an instrument tubing table with instrument mark number, fire arca/ zone, tubing route by fire area / zone, and location of tubing endpoints to-document sensing line evaluation.
3.) A review of assumptions made in the SSA was completed in February,1994. No new issues were identified.
RF-5 has been selected as the completion date to coincide with the i completion of installation of modifications required as a result of the SSA '
review. In the interim a clarification document (DCN 93-0650) has been issued to address item 1 above.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING STUDY To insure adequate lighting for safe shutdown, installed emergency lighting was verified to function properly by December 31,1993. Independently, an engineering evaluation of emergency lighting was completed by January 31, 1994. A walkdown was performed to identify which emergency lighting units were needed for the operation of safe shutdown equipment as well as access / egress routes. With the assistance of Operations, both normal and alternate routes were determined from the main control room and the Division I remote shutdown room to equipment which may need to be manually positioned for post-fire safe shutdown.
As a result of the above activities, the need for additionallighting in specific areas and improvements to preventive maintenance procedures was identified. These corrective actions will be completed by December 1994. In i the interim, a Night Order was issued emphasizing to operators the need to use portable lighting until permanent fixed lighting is installed and adequate 9
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A list of emergency lighting units and the drawings showing the manual, action locations and access / egress routes wa 3 incorporated into the SSA as Appendix M of Design Criterion 240.201 A.
MANUAL ACTION OPTIMlZATION STUDY A review of operator actions required during a fire will be completed to document that adequate manpower is available. This study will also determine if procedure steps can be prioritized to more efficiently allocate operator manpower. Some independent re-verification of past analyses will be performed in support of this study. This study will be completed by the end of RF-5, currently scheduled to end in June 1994. Any necessary corrective actions will be completed by December 1994.
EOI SELF ASSESSMENT A self assessment of the RBS Fire Protection Program by engineers from other EOl plants will provide insight into the program's strengths and weaknesses. This self assessment will be completed by the end RF-5, currently scheduled to end in June 1994.
INDIVIDUAL PLANT EVALUATION OF EXTERNAL EVENTS (IPEEE) in response to Generic Letter 88-20, Supplement 4, RBS will be submitting an IPEEE by June 27,1994. A major portion of this submittal will address fire protection. This will provide an additional tool to prioritize efforts in improving the fire protection program.
STRENGTHEN STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT A multi-discipline review group was set up to monitor the SSA revision, as well as other fire protection projects, in June,1993. A fire _ protection engineer, senior reactor operator, electrical design engineer, nuclear safety engineer, civil / structural engineer, and maintenance fire protection coordinator were assigned to the group. Several members of the fire protection team are part of the in-line' modification review process.
To further improve the fire protection team, an experienced Project Manager has been designated to coordinato all fire protection activities. Also, an in-houso fire protection system engineer will be added to the staff. -
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. DATE WHEN FULL COMPLlANCE WILL BE ACHIEVED !
The five issues identified during the reverification of the RBS Safe Shutdown l Analysis will be completed by the end of RF-5, currently scheduled to end in June !
1994. To further enhance the RBS Fire Protection Program and detect any remaining issues as well as assure future compliance with applicable NRC fire protection requirements the actions described above will be completed by December 1994. .i I
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