ML20045G518

Forwards SALP Rept 50-333/92-99 for Period of 920419-930417. NRC Concerned W/Slow Pace of Improvement & Mixed Performance Demonstrated in Functional Area of Engineering & Technical Support

ML20045G518
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Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	07/07/1993
From:	Martin T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Ralph Beedle POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK
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See also: IR 05000333/1992099

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Docket No. 50-333

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Ralph E. Beedle

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Executive Vice President - Nuclear Generation

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Dear Mr. Becdle:

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An NRC SALP Board conducted on June 2,1993, reviewed and evaluated the performance

of activities at the FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant for the period of April 19,1992 through

April 17,1993. The enclosed Initial SALP Report documents the results of this assessment.

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Overall, we concluded that the plant was operated safely during the SALP period, wi_th

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improvement in performance in several functional areas. The improvements observed during

this assessment period reflected a concerted effort by NYPA senior plant and corporate

management to implement the initiatives committed to in the FitzPatrick Results

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Improvement Program. These improvements were characterized by better management

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oversight, improved accountability and self assessments, enhanced problem identification and

root cause analysis programs, improved staffing, better material and radiological conditions,

and a strong safety perspective.

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While encouraged by your overall progress, we remain concerned with the slow pace of

improvement and mixed performance demonstrated in the functional area of Engineering and

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Technical Support. In particular, our assessment noted several examples of weak evaluations

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of emergent technical concerns, weaknesses in the initial evaluations and proposed

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resolutions of Fire Protection and Safe Shutdown deficiencies, and inadequacies in related

engineering management oversight and control. Additional NYPA management attention and

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effort is warranted in this area to resolve these weaknesses and sustain improvements made.

A management meeting to discuss the SALP evaluation has been scheduled for

July 28,1993, at the FitzPatrick site. This meeting will be open for public observation. At

the SALP meeting you should be prepared to discuss this assessment and your plans to

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improve performance in the areas where weaknesses were noted. Please also be prepared to

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discuss your initiatives to address the root causes of recent equipment problems that

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precipitated four shutdowns since the January 1993 restart. The meeting is intended to be a

candid dialogue wherein any comments you may have regarding our report may be

discussed. Additionally, you may provide written comments regarding our assessments

within 20 days after the meeting.

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Your cooperation with us is appreciated.

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Enclosure:

Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report

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R. Schoenberger, President

H. Salmon, Jr., Resident Manager - James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant

G. Goldstein, Assistant General Counsel

J. Gray, Jr., Director, Nuclear Licensing - BWR

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J. Blau, Director, Utility Intervention, New York State Consumer Protection Bureau

Supervisor, Town of Scriba

C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of12w

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Director, Energy & Water Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York

K. Abraham, PAO (30)

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Commissioner Rogers

Commissioner Curtiss

Commissioner Remick

Commissioner de Planque

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