ML20042E129

Forwards Summary of 900329 Meeting Re Util Radiological Safety Program & NRC Insp & Enforcement Program.Viewgraphs Encl

ML20042E129
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	04/05/1990
From:	Wilson B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Kingsley O TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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APR n5 y99 Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, 50-296 License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52 DPR-68 Mr. Oliver.D. Kingsley, Jr.

Senior Vice President Nuclear Power Tennessee Y)11ey' Authority 6N 38A Les out Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN.37402-2801

SUBJECT:

MEETING

SUMMARY

This refers to the meeting conducted at your request 'in the NRC Region II Office on March 29, 1990.

This meeting related to activities at an NRC licensed nuclear power station and was attended by' those listed in-.

The subjects discussed at this meeting are described in the-enclosed Meeting Summary.

The meeting provided for a better. understanding of your radiological safety program and our inspection and enforcement program.

TVA representatives presented and explained radiation safety initiatives and changes; 'in-organization-structure, size, and position titles. These changes involved the Corporate and Browns - Ferry radiation safety management and supervisory structures.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this. matter, we will be pleased to discuss them.

Sincerely, N

. Bruce A. Wilson, Assistant Director for Inspection Programs TVA Projects Division Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Insular Affairs U. S. House of Representatives Washington, D. C.

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0. J. Zeringue, Site Director Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P. O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35602 E. G. Wallace, Manager Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority

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1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

2. RADCON GOALS

3. INPO GOOD PRACTICES 4.

IMPROVEMENTS, WMOR ACCOMPLISHWEWS, AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

5. SUWWARY AND OPEN DISCUSSION.

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J. W. Corey, Browns Ferry, Radiological Control Superintendent J. A. Flonigon, Corporate S. G. Bugg, Browne Ferry, Rodwoote Monoger C. G. Hudson, Corporate J. D. Wilner, Browne Ferry, Rodlological Health Shift Supervloor C. B. Mitchell, Browns Ferry, Radiological Field Operotlone Shift Superdoor.

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o PROVIDE TIMELY AND TECHNICALLY APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO FSAR CHANGES, BFN PERFORMANCE PLAN, LERs, SERs, SOERs, AND OPERATIONAL READINESS

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o IMPLEMENTED USAGE OF IMPROVED AND INCINERABLE MATERIALS a WATER PROCESSING EFFECIENCY IMPROVEMENTS o ULTRA FINE FILTERS o RESIN DEWATERING EQUIPMENT o STATION SUMP CLEAN OUT.

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AND FILTER CARTRIDGES a PERFORM MONTHLY BIOASSAYS (IN VIVO AND IN VITRO) TO EVALAUTE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS e RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM ENHANCED TO MEET RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANSI Z88.10 m IMPLEMENTED COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF QUALIFICATION TRACKING FOR ASBESTOS WORKERS e INCREASED THE AVAILABILITY OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES e IMPLEMENTED DEDICATED PORTABLE BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS FOR SUPPLIED AIR USE-AND FOR FILLING l

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o ESTABLISHED BETTER CONTROL OF INITIAL DOSIMETRY ISSUE o ESTABLISHED ON-SITE TLD PROCESSING AND IRRADIATION

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o ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED TVA JOINT NVLAP ACCREDITATION o ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED COMPLIANCE WITH TVA TLD MEASUREMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MQA) o IMPLEMENTED PANASONIC DOSIMETRY SYSTEM o PROVIDED DEDICATED FACILITIES TO HOUSE EXTERNAL DOSIMETRY, WHOLE BODY COUNTING, RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING, AND PERSONNEL INPROCESSING o ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE DOSIMETRY PROCESSING SERVICES o ESTABUSHED AND MAINTAINED MULTIPLE TLD WHOLE BODY MONITORING PROGRAM

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o ESTABLISHED FORMAL TRENDING FOR NON-ROUTINE WHOLE BODY COUNTS o FORMAUZED METHODOLOGIES FOR CALCUl.ATING INTERNAL DOSE EQUIVALENTS AND MPC-H BASE UPON

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a PURCHASED AND IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING UPGRADED CAMS a IMPLEMENTED A PROGRAM TO CONTROL' ISSUANCE,-

INVENTORY, AND MAINTENANCE-OF PADCON' INSTRUMENTATION a PROCURED VARIOUS SOURCES FOR IMPROVED INSTRUMENT RESPONSE CHECK CAPABILITIES a IMPROVED REPORTING OUT OF TOLERANCE CONDITIONS ON INSTRUMENTS WHICH Fall RESPONSE CHECKS i

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