ML20043C117

Forwards Safety Enhancement Program Rept 50-285/90-23 on 900402-06.Team Observed That Safety Enhancement Program Items Not,In Some Cases,Being Ref in Affected Procedures & Performance Indicators Not Developed in Some Cases

ML20043C117
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Calhoun
Issue date:	05/24/1990
From:	Collins S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Gates W OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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ML20043C118	List: IR 05000285/1990023 ML20043C117
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NUDOCS 9006040072
Download: ML20043C117 (3)

See also: IR 05000285/1990023

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Docket:

50-285/90-23

Omaha Public Power District

ATTN:

W. G. Gates, Division Manager

Nuclear Operations

444 South 16th Street Mall

Mail Stop 8E/EP4

Omaha, Nebraska 68102-2247

Gentlemen:

This refers to the team assessment of the Safety Enhancement Program conducted

by Mr. T. F. Westerman and other NRC personnel during the period April 2-6,

1990, of activities authorized by NRC Operating License DPR-40 for the Fort

Calhoun Station, and to the discussion of our findings with you-and other

members of Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) at the conclusion of the

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assessment.

The enclosed report presents the results of the team assessment that was

performed to evaluate the status of the Safety Enhancement Program (SEP),

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The NRC team reviewed selected SEP items and focused on the effectiveness and

results achieved.

OPPD reported that, at the time of this inspection, 61 of

72 SEP items were completed and 20 items were closed.

Closed meant that

independent verification and validation was complete and all identified

weaknesses. resolved.

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The team observed that the SEP items were not, in some cases, being referenced

in the affected procedures (completion of institutionalization),. performance'

indicators had not been developed in some cases, and/or more representative

1ndicator data were available. These observations are being brought to your-

attention'for consideration as enhancements to the closure process.

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also the team's observation that, during the approximately 2 years of the

existence of the SEP, five individuals have been assigned at various times to

oversee the completion of the-items contained in the SEP.

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an apparent lack of continuity in resolving some issues identified during

previous NRC assessments.

It is our understanding that you will address this

concern and that a full-time OPPD employee has been assigned until the oversight

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function is completed.

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The team's review indicated that the SEP Item 55 commitment to install alarms

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on all very high radiation area doors had not been interpreted by OPPD to

include similar entrances which utilized hatches.

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you will provide a letter by May 4,1990, to Region IV to describe your action

with regard to this SEP item.

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