ML20054D732
| ML20054D732 | |
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| Site: | 07001113 |
| Issue date: | 03/12/1982 |
| From: | Gibson G, Jenkins G, Remnich R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20054D723 | List: |
| References | |
| 70-1113-82-01, 70-1113-82-1, NUDOCS 8204230327 | |
| Download: ML20054D732 (7) | |
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Report No. 70-1113/82-01 Licensee: General Electric Company P. 0. Box 780 Wilmington, NC 28402 Facility Name: Wilmington Fuel Fabrication Facility Docket No. 70-1113 License No. 1097 d
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G.R.JenRins, Chief,EPS,pSDivision D' ate S'igned SUfNARY Inspection on January 18-21, 1982 Areas Inspected This routine, unannounced inspection involved 48 inspector-hours on site is the areas of emergency planning and environmental monitoring including:
letters of agreement with offsite support agencies; coordination with offsite agencies; emergency facilities; emergency equipment and instrumentation; energency plans and procedures; emergency organization; emergency training; energency drills and exercises; environmental sampling; environmental monitoring data and review; and audits of emergency planning and environmental monitoring.
Results Of the eleven areas inspected, no violations or deviations were identified in nine areas; two violations were found in two areas.
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W DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted Licensee Employees
- C. M. Vaughan, fianager Licensing and Compliance Audits
- G. R Pearson, fianager Uranium Fuel Fabrication
- B. F. Bentley, flanager Fuel Chemical Operation
- R. L. Torris, Supervisor Rad Protection
- R. G. Patterson, Acting Manager Fuel Manufacturing
- J. H. Bradberry, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- M. McLaw, Manager Nuclear Safety Engineer
- D. Starr, Acting fianager, Quality Assurance
- W. J. Hendry, flanager Regulatory Compliance
- W. B. Smalley, Senior Engineer Environmental Protection
- S. P. Murray, Nuclear Safety Engineer
- J. Cuturds, Acting Manager ffT&E0 Other Organizations I. Fichtner, Emergency Room Acting flursing Supervisor, flew Hanover General Hospital T. Radewicz, Sheriff, flew Hanover County
- Attended exit interview 2.
Exit Interview The inspection scope and findings were summarized on January 21, 1982 with those persons indicated in paragraph 1 above. The licensee was informed of two apparent violations of license conditions.
3.
Licensee Action on Previous Inspection Findings (0 pen) Open Item 81-11-03.
Continuous recording of Wind Speed and Direction.
Inspector determined the licensee has not yet completed acquisition of this system (Paragraph 6.c.).
(0 pen) Open 81-11-02.
Computer System for Rapid Dose Calculations.
Inspector detemined the dose system being developed was inadequate (Paragraph 6.d.).
(Closed) Unresolved Item 79-03-04.
Fire Vehicle Equipnent Inventory.
Inspector verified the fire vehicle was adequately equipped (Paragraph 6.h.).
(Closed) Violation Item 79-20-01.
Failure to complete initial training of emergency personnel.
Inspector determined the training specified by the licensee in response to the violation had been perfonned (Paragraph 9.a).
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Unresolved Items One unresolved item, relating to the improper placement of the florth environmental air sampler, was disclosed during the source of the inspection (Paragraph 11.b).
5.
Coordination with Offsite Support Agencies a.
The inspector examined the licensee's records of agreements with the following offsite support agencies:
U. S. Department of Energy; State of florth Carolina; New Hanover Sheriff Department; New Hanover Memorial Hospital; Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department: Ogden Rescue Squad; and Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department. These agencies were compared with the listing of agencies referenced in the licensee's emergency plan as providing offsite support. The inspector noted the listing was complete and all agreements had been confirmed in writing with the support agency. The inspector noted the letter of agreement were for a two year duration and are to be renewed in 1982. The licensee has initiated actions to obtain updated letters of agreement.
b.
The inspectors visited the New Hanover Memorial Hospital (NHMH). NHf1H is designated in the licensee's emergency plan as providing emergency medical support for radioactively contaminated victims. The inspectors discussed with NHf1H representatives the coordination, interaction, training and drills with the licensee.
NHftH responded as follows:
(1) Substantial training was accomplished in CY81, which needs to be continued for new NHf1C emergency room personnel.
(2) Adequate joint emergency exercises were conducted.
(3)
Equipment and instrumentation support appears adequate.
One equipment improvement would be a wound counter to identify projectile fragments in an accident victim.
During the exit interview the inspector discussed these findings with the licensee. The licensee indicated training and drills with the hospital would be continued. The licensee acknowledged the usefulness of a wound counter and will discuss this further with the hospital.
This item will be reviewed further during a subsequent inspection.
(70-113/82-01-01) c.
The inspectors visited the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office and discussed with the Sheriff the agreement for emergency support to a radiological incident.
Discussion subjects included:
response time; communicatien; protective action guidelines; equipment and instrumentation; drills; training; and other support. The licensee appears to have provided adequate support.
One ongoing item continues to be periodic training of new Sheriff's Office deputies.
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6.
Changes in Facilities, Equipment and Procedures a.
The inspectors examined the licensee emergency plan, procedures, facilities equipment, and instrumentation. The licensee emergency plan is being revised, pursuant to NRC generic order, and the new plan will not be effective until April 1, 1982. The licensee has added an emergency response center to manage an accident, and has modified existing procedures accordingly, b.
The inspectors toured the emergency response center, located at the security entrance to the fuel processing area. The center is approximately 50 X 25 feet and contains the following:
5 telephones (dedicated); status boards; plant diagrams and equipment layout; site maps and environmental maps, radiological survey equipment; neteorology tower readout (wind direction and wind speed in mph); and desks and tables. The security control point, adjacent to the emergency response facility, contains UHF radios and additional phone extensions.
c.
The inspectors reviewed licensee action on item 81-11-03, relating to continuous recording of wind speed and wind direction. The inspectors detennined the litensee was proceeding on schedule (mid-82) with this improvement.
However, the licensee does not have a mechanism for detennining atmospheric stability class other than by emperical methods. Licensee representatives stated a review of the met system would be performed to determine if such a modification was appropriate.
This item shall remain open pending licensee completion of the recording equipment.
d.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's actions on previously identified item 81-11-02, relating to a rapid method to perform dose calculations followings and incident. The inspector observed a denonstration of the computer system the licensee has proposed for performing this rapid assessment. The program was not adequate and did not allow the licensee to perform an adequate assessment.
ihe licensee agreed to review the entire area of computer dose assessment. The licensee, in a letter dated November 24, 1981, stated the item (81-11-02) was to be completed by February 1,1982, however the inspector agreed with licensee representatives that additional time was required to correct the present deficiencies.
A time extension was discussed with the licensee and the licensee agreed to complete action on this item pursuant to their response to the item 82-01-02 listed below, e.
The inspectors reviewed licensee emergency plan implementing procedures. The inspectors reviewed and have no further questions rega;' ding the licensee's criticality procedures. The inspector noted, and the licensee acknowledged, no written procedures exist for:
(1) performing an accidental dose assessment for a UF6 release; and (2) determining how to perfonn a meteorological (X/Q) assessment for a UF6 or criticality accident. Recognizing the alternate personnel may be assigned to perfonn these calculations, the lack of a procedure could result in inconsistent results.
Failure to have any procedure
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constitutes a violation of GE Licensee Condition 13 requiring implementation of Annex B Sections 6 and 3, which specifies that such procedures shall be prepared and implemented (70-113/82-01-02) f.
After discussions with the inspector on this finding, the licensee performed an assessment of a maximum credible UF6 accident, and prepared, approved, and implemented a tempcrary procedure relating to specific license actions to be taken in the event of of a release of UF6. The licensee representatives stated this procedure would remain in effect until a comprehensive assessment of this area was performed.
The inspector reviewed the temporary procedure. The procedures appeared adequate to protect the public health and safety, pending development of an assessment procedure.
9 The inspector, during tour of the facility, observed the licensee's emergency radiological survey equipment and evacuation / criticality alam systems. The inspectors reviewed facility evacuation plans, and observed egress routes and personnel accountability staging areas. The inspectors had no further questions regarding these items.
h.
The inspector reviewed the licensee audits of the fire equipment inventory for the emergency fire vehicle. The inspector determined the licensee has provided the specified equipment. The licensee conducts a weekly audit program to assure availability of these items.
Previously identified unresolved item 79-03-04, regarding this matter, is considered closed, i.
The inspector reviewed the licensee's emergency organization specified in the emergency plan. No changes in the emergency organization have occurred since the last inspection. The inspector noted the lines of responsibility and authority were clearly established, and the selected personnel interviewed display understanding of their positions and organizational responsibilities and authorities. The inspector had no further questions regarding this item.
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Emergency Monitoring Equipment and Instruments The inspector observed selected licensee survey instruments and onsite meteorological systems as described in Section 5.
The inspectors also observed licensee area radiation monitoring and alarm systems. The inspectors discussed with licensee representatives the plant effluent control systems. The inspectors had no further questions regarding this item.
8.
Medical Arrangements the inspectors examined the licensee's whole-body counting laboratory and discussed with licensee personnel the facility medical and first aid program. The inspectors noted two physicians are on staff at the GE facility and would also consult on radiological accident victims taken to New Hanover Memorial Hospital. The inspectors were informed the onsite
5 physicians had attended the Oak Ridge Associated University - Radiological l
Accident liedical Courses. The inspectors had no further questions regarding this area.
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Training a.
The inspectors reviewed selected training records for emergency response personnel including:
Emergency Directors; Support Personnel; Radiological Survey Team; and Fire Brigade Team. As noted during a previous inspection (79-20-01), training of all emergency response personnel had not always been completed. The inspectors verified that the initial training specified by the licensee in respolse to item 79-20-01 had been completed. This item (79-20-01) is considered closed.
b.
The inspector discussed with selected licensee personnel the specific training provided on accident assessment and meteorology. The inspector observed, and the licensee acknowledged, that specific training of individuals expected to provide support assessments had not been conducted. Specifically, inadequacies in the training program, demonstrated by personnel interviewed, were identified by the inspector for: dose conversion factors; protective action guides; accident dose assessment; accident meteorology; alternate meteorological parameter acquisition; and whole body dose equivalence.
Emergency Plan Section 8.1.1 states "... initial training and periodic retraining prograns are provided to plant and support personnel to ensure their readiness for emergencies. GE License Annex B Section 1, specifies that the licensee will "... assure persons assigned specific authorities and responsibilities are initially qualified and periodically trained."
Failure to have a training program covering these areas constitutes a violation of GE Licensee Condition 13 requiring implementation of Annex B and the Emergency Plan.
(70-113/82-01-03)
- 10. Tests and Drills The inspectors examined records of emergency drills as follows:
rad survey team drills; criticality exercise; medical drills; and security-related drills. The inspectors also reviewed selected licensee critiques of the drills and exercises. The inspectors noted the drills and exercises were conducted in accordance with license frequency and selection criteria. The inspectors had no further questions regarding this item.
11.
Environmental f!onitoring Program a.
The inspectors examined the licensee environmental air sampling program.
In addition, the inspectors also inspected selected water and soil sample locations. The inspectors examined the air sampling l
stations and verified: operability; filter loading; sample volume; filter bypass control; and representativeness of sample to ambient air concentrations. The inspectors had no further questions regarging these items.
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b.
The inspectors noted that the licensee has failed to orient the air samplers in the configuration specified in G. E. License Amendment No.11, Specifically, the licensee located the North perimeter sampler at a Southeast (SE) perimeter location. The inspectors discussed with licensee personnel the reasons for the SE location. The inspectors acknowledged that no people live (within 2 miles) in the North direction, however, several residents live within a mile in the Southeast direction. since the SE location appears preferable to the North location and the licensee has already submitted to the NRC and appropriate licensee amendment this item shall be considered unresolved pending amendemnt of the license.
(70-113/82-01-04))
12.
Environmental Sampling Data a.
The inspectors examined the results of the 1979 and 1980 air, water and soil environmental sampling program.
Selected records were examined for elevated radiological levels. No unusual readings, above action criteria contained in the license, wer observed.
No samples, required by the license, were missing. The inspectors verified that sample results, when obtained, were reviewed by the licensee. The inspector had no further questions regarding this item.
b.
The inspectors examined the licensee's soil (NSI-0-18.0), water (3.10.4), and air (RHC-1) sampling procedures.
The inspectors verified the procedures covered the areas of:
sample collection; validation of air sample volume; and processing control. The inspectors had no further questions regarding this item.
- 13. Audits of Envornmental and Emergency Planning The inspector examined a results of the GE audit performed by the GE Headquarters staff on September 15-18, 1981. The audit reviewed areas of the environmental monitoring program and emergency planning program. The audit plan was not sufficiently detailed to determine the specific items reviewed. The audit findings reported no unacceptable environmental or emergency plan items and no recommendations were made in the environmental or emergency planning areas.
Licensee personnel indicated that additional audits in these areas are scheduled for 1982-1983. The inspectors had no further questions on this area.