ML20034G525
| ML20034G525 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 03/02/1993 |
| From: | Beach A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Horn G NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9303100020 | |
| Download: ML20034G525 (66) | |
See also: IR 05000298/1992099
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ATIN: Guy R. Horn, Nuclear Power
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SUBJECT: MANAGEMENT MEETING (NRC INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-298/92-99)
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This refers to the management meeting conducted on February 26, 1993, at the
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Region IV office in Arlington, Texas, concerning activities authorized by NRC
License DPR-46 for the Cooper Nuclear Station. This meeting addressed the
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licensee's progress in implementing actions in response to issues identified
in Systematic Appraisal of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report 50 298/92-99,
dated April 7, 1992. The meeting also addressed the area of quality assurance
audits. The meeting was attended by those on the attached Attendance List.
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The subjects discussed at this meeting are described in the enclosed meeting
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It is our opinion that this meeting was beneficial and has provided
a better understanding of your efforts and initiatives.
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Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2, Title 10, Code of
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Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC's Public
Document Room.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, we will be pleased to
discuss then with you.
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Division of Reactor Projects
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Nebraska Department of Environmental
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Randolph Wood, Director
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922
Nemaha County Board of Commissioners
ATTN: Richard Moody, Chairman
Nemaha County Courthouse
1824 N Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Nebraska Department of Health
ATTN: Harold Borchert, Director
Division of Radiological Health
301 Centennial Mall, South
P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5007
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Licensee:
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Facility:
Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS)
License No: DPR-46
Docket No: 50-298
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Management Meeting
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On February 26, 1993, representatives of Nebraska Public Power District met
with Region IV personnel in Arlington, Texas.
The licensee presented a summary of actions which have been completed or are
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in progress in response to Systematic Appraisal of Licensee Performance
Report (SALP) 92-99, dated April 7, 1992, a summary of significant performance
achievements in 1992, and the results of functional area training f
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assurance auditors.
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A copy of the licensee's presentations are enclosed in Attachme"ts 2 and 3.
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Attendance List
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Licensee Presentation SALP Functional Area (NRC distribution only)
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Licensee Presentation Results of Functional Area Training For Quality
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ATTACHMENT 1
ATTENDANCE LIST
Attendance at the management meeting between Nebraska Public Power District
and NRC on February 26, 1993:
G. Horn, Nuclear Power Group Manager
V. Wolstenholm, Division Manager, Quality Assurance
J. Meacham, CNS Site Manager
R. Gardner, CNS Plant Manager
E. Hace, CNS Senior Manager of Site Support
G. Smith, CNS Quality Assurance Manager
G. R. Smith, Nuclear Licensing and Safety Manager
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J. Milhoan, Regional Administrator
A. Beach, Director, Division of Reactor Projects (DRP)
J. Gagliardo, Chief, Project Section C, DRP
L. Constable, Chief, Plant Support Section, Division of Reactor Safety (DRS)
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J. Pellet, Chief, Operations Section, DRS
R. Kopriva, Senior Resident Inspector, Cooper Nuclear Station
H. Rood, Project Manager, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
P. Baranowsky, Regional Coordinator, Office of Executive Director for
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E. Collins, Project Engineer, DRP
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Licensed Operator Training Program
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Instrument Setpoint Program
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Unit Capability Factor
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Unplanned Capability Loss Factor
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Unplanned Automatic Scrams
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Thermal Performance
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Fuel Reliability (microcuries/sec)
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Chemistry Index
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Collective Radiation Exposure
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- Restricted Time Accidents
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Open Nonconformance Reports
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Open Routine Maintenance
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96.0 % available - 4th in the world for BWRs.
Capacity Factor of 91.3 % - again, 4th in the world for BWRs.
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Goal
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Unit Capability Factor
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Unplanned Capability Loss Factor
s4.0%
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Unplanned Automatic Scrams
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Safety System Performance
- High Pressure injection Systems
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- Residual Heat Removal System
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- Core Spray System
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- Emergency AC Power System
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Thermal Performance
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s 10,300
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Fuel Reliability (microcuries/sec)
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Chemistry Index
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11. Volume of Low Level Solid Radwaste
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Work Requests
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RESULTS OF FUNCTIONAL AREA TRAINING
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PRESENTED TO NRC FEBRUARY 26,1993
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