ML20063J179
| ML20063J179 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Robinson  |
| Issue date: | 08/05/1982 |
| From: | Mills L TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| NUDOCS 8209020322 | |
| Download: ML20063J179 (2) | |
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!l 7. q 2 5, 1982' 5NT,!ll August U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II ATTN: James P. O'Reilly, Regional Administrator 101 Marietta Street, Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
Enclosed is our supplemental response to R. C. Lewis' June 4, 1982 letter to H. G. Parris transmitting Inspection Report Nos.
50-259/82-16, -260/82-16, -296/82-16 regarding activities at our Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant which appeared to have been in violation of MRC regulations. This supplemental response is being submitted in accordance with a July 13, 1982 telephone conversation with NRC-Region II Inspector J. W. Chase. The response addresses items 2.a, 2.b, and 2.c of the " Details" of the Inspection Report. If you have any questions, please call Jim Domer at FTS 858-2725.
To the best of my knowledge, I declare the statements contained herein are complete and true.
Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLET AUTHORITY t.
L. M. Mills, Manager Nuclear Licensing Enclosure l
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ENCLOSURE
. 7 SUPPLE!'EMTfJ, RESPONSE - MRC IMSPECTION REPORT MOS.
50-259/82-16, 50-260/82-16, AND 50-296/82-16 R. C. LEWIS' LETTER TO H. G. PARRIS DATED JUNE 4,1982 2.3 Conmunications between test and operations personnel and also within operations, especially the unit operator, to ensure that the effects of a test to be performed are fully understood.
Response
. Standard Practice BF 12.3 and EF 7.1, Operation of Plant - Policy for Operator Responsibility and Activity Control - Maintenance Associated Activities, have been revised to strengthen the required ccmmunications among personnel parforming tests, the shift engineer, and unit operators.
Implementation of chese revisions to plant instructions will ensure that the unit operator is completely aware of activities on his unit as they affect safe operation.
2.b The licensee's review of Pouer Services Organization (PS0) technical specification procedures, to ensure they are adequate in regards to precautions, plant conditions and communications.
Ecsocnse We are currently involved in the process of reviewing all of the Divisien of Power System Operations (PS0) procedures for adequacy of precautions, effect on plant conditicns, and communication needs. Our review, preparation of needed revisions, and issue of revised instructions will be coupleted by April 1, 1983.
As stated in our response to the inspection report findings, SMI-1 which contains most of the PSO technical sp'ecification procedures, will be revised by December 31, 1982.
2.c Implementation of Operations Section Instruction Letter (SIL)-21, Status Board Control.
Response
SIL-21 was revised on July 9, 1982 to incorporate the changes specified in DF 7.1 and BF 12.5 regarding notification of the unit operator.
In addition, on May 18, 1982, a memorandum was issued to all licensed operators by the operations supervisor reminding them of the requirements of SIL-21 regarding use of the status display system.
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