ML20063P608
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| Site: | McGuire  |
| Issue date: | 07/23/1982 |
| From: | Parker W DUKE POWER CO. |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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%cr Patsiotwv TcttPMONE: Asta 704 s c.- P oove'>o" July 23, 1982 37>a*2 Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Ccmnission Region II 101 Marietta Street, Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Subject:
McGuire Nuclear Station Docket No. 50-369
Reference:
RII:GES 50-369/82-06
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
Please find attached a written statment describing the results of our considera-tion of each of the preparedness improvment items which were identified in the above referenced energency preparedness appraisal / inspection report. The Cor-rective Actions were or will be incotporated into the site energency plan and procedures as appfopriate. Duke Power Ocznpany does not consider any information contained in this report to be proprietary.
Pursuant to 10 TR 50.54(f), I declare under penalty of perjury that the state-ments set forth herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Very truly yours, l
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Duke Power Catpany McGuire Nuclear Station.
Response to Lisecy Preparedness Appraisal /IE Inspection Report 50-369/82-06 PREPAREI2ElSS IMPROVEMENT I'[ DIS:
naawl on the results of the NRC's appraisal of the McGuire Plant Bnat m Preparedness Pmuus conducted March 1-12, 1982, the follodrg items should be considered for inprovement (Parenthetical references are to sections in OIE Report No. 50-369/82-06):
It s 1.
Revising Figure B-1, Mininun Staffi:q Requirerients (one Unit operation) to incorporate the details of the refwe.-M letter (2.2)
(50-369/82-06-01).
Response: Figure B-1 of the !k$uire Breg&cy Plan was revised in Revision 4, dated April 1982.
Its 2.
Developing lesson plans and objectives for all areas of Erdg&cy Response training to be controlled by the training supervisor (3.1)
(50-369/82-06-02).
Response: Iesson Plans and objectives for all areas of anergency Response training are conplete. The training supervisor will control and
<1rv'=it this training.
Item 3.
Developing a training program for rescue tem operations (3.1)
(50-369/82-06-03).
Response: Search and Ibscue is included in the annual Fire Brigade trainiry progra and was provided to all Fire Brigade members during Novenber and nr=wbr of 1981. Fire Brigade personnel are the McGuire "Bescue Team".'
It s 4.
Developing a training program for decontamination procedures (3.1)
(50-369/82-06-04).
t Response: Decontaination sucedures have been incorporated into the Health l
Physics training progrm.
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Providire emergency training to all enployees regardless of enployment
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status of job locations (3.1) (50-369/82-06-05).
Response: Dnergency training will be provided to all 11cGuire employees regardless of sTployment status of job location, l
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Providing training for the Offsite Monitoring Teams to ensure they have the capability to make the necessary measurenents and m1mlations 7~
(3.1) (50-369/82-06-06).
i Response: Offsite Monitoring Teams will receive annual training in all aspects of their role including the capability to make necessary measurements and calculations.
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Making available two additional dedicated lines for the NBC (4.1.1.4) qb (50-369/82-06-07).
Response: 'Iw additional cmmercial telephone lines will be made available for the NBC at the Crisis Management Center and will be installed by August 31, 1982.
Item 8.
Evaluating the post-accident sanpling system when it is fully operational (4.1.1.5, 4.1.1.6) (50-369/82-06-08).
Response: 'Ihe post-acident sanpling systems, both liquid and air are operational. Training and evaluation of the systems has been conducted and will be provided on a continuing basis.
Item 9.
Providing policy for the managment and control of evacuated personnel and equipent at the Offsite Evacuation Assmbly Areas (4.1.2.1)
(50-369/82-06-09).
IMsponse: Station Directive 3.8.1 has been revised to reflect management and control of evacuated personnel at the Offsite Evacuation Facilities.
Item 10.
Providing Personnel Survey and Decontamination Kits at the Offsite Evacuation Assmbly Areas ( 4.1.2.1) (50-369/82-06-10).
Response: Personnel Survey and Decontamination equipnent has been provided at the Offsite Evacuation Facilities.
O Item 11. Making provisions for personnel decontamination kits, solid and liquid waste disposal, and for replacment clothing at the PAP and the designated assmbly areas (4.1.2.3) (50-369/82-06-11).
Response: Provisions have been made for personnel decontamination kits, solid and liquid waste disposal and replacement clothing at the PAP and the designated arsably areas.
Item 12.
Providing personnel decontamination supplies identified in the decontamination procedures at the Auxiliary Building change rom (4.1.2.3) (50-369/82-06-12).
Response: Personnel decontamination supplies in the Auxiliary Building change rom will be prouded by Septaber 30, 1982.
Item 13.
Including personnel decontamination procedures in the decontamination kits (4.1.2.3) (50-369/82-06-13).
Response: Decontamination procedures are included in the decontamination kits.
Its 14. Reviewing the emergency kit inventory and maintenance system to assure that contents of kits are maintained as needed (4.2.1.1)
(50-369/82-06-14).
/T Response: The emergency kit inventory and maintenance system has been reviewed V
and modified to ensure contents of the kits are maintained.
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'Page 3 Itan 15. Providing a systen to assure that instrunentation in the kits is functional when naarlarl and the m1ibration is current (4.2.1.1)
(50-369/82-06-15).
Response: A gwcalare modification has been inplanented to assure instrunenta-
-tion in the kits is functional and that m1ibration is current.
Itan 16. Providing personnel survey instrunentation in the EnvinnmeRal Survey kits to pennit team wa+rs to evaluate their own contamination status
- (4. 2. l.1) (50-369/82-06-16)".
Respcmiie: Personnel survey instrunentation has been atirlarl to the Environnental Survey Kits.
Itan 17. Providing personnel survey instrunentation in Emyacy Kits mpable of detecting the stated plant personnel contamination release limits (4.2.1.1) (50-369/82-06-17).
Response: The personnel survey instrunentation provided in Itan 16 above is capable of detecting the plant personnel contanination release limit.
Itan 18. Reviewing the supply of iodine sanple evaluation instrunentation to assure that adequate iodine monitoring capability is maintained when ram 14hration and repair is naarlari (4.2.1.1) (50-369/82-06-18).
Response: Adequate iodine sanple instrunentation will be provided and maintained. Applimble procedures will be reviewed by August 31 and, if necessary, revised by Sept-Ler 30, 1982 to address removal of SMi-IIs fran energency kits for repair and/or ramlibration.
Iten 19. Perfonning daily operability checks of meteorological information by l
Control Boan operators (4.2.1.4) (50-369/82-06-19).
Response: Daily checks of meteorological information by Control Boan operators I
are performed in accordance with McGuire ywcedure PT/1/A/4600/03B.
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1 Itsu 20. Preparing written pwcadures for systan calibration and maintaining a
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oanplete file of calibration results onsite (4.2.1.4) l (50-369/82-06-20).
i Response: Written procedures and a couplete file of calibration results are l
available onsite.
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Itan 21. Installing a systen to make severe weather infonnation available to Control Iban operators and clarifying of procedures to have Control Iban personnel aware of severe weather conditions in the interim (4.2.1.4) (50-369/82-06-21).
Response: Installation of a severe weather information systen in the CanW1 Roan is expected by 9/1/82. The interim systen monitored by tle Central Alarm Station (Security) requires security force personnel to provide severe weather information to the Control Ibom.
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Page 4 It s 22. Clarifying the use of backtp meteorological infomation, and of the routine otzmunications checks for assessing this information (4.2.1.4).
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Response: McGuire procedure PT/0/A/4600/ll has been changed to ocmpare meteorological information onsite with the backup, National Weather Service and to require conmunication checks for assessing meteorological information.
l Its 23.- Clarifying the accessibility of upper level meteorological data to -
Control R:xxn personnel given the pM-nt of the strip chart rewtaers 7 to 8 fmt above the floor -(4.2.1.4) (50-369/82-06-23).
. Response: A review of instrmentation location reflects no action to relocate is justified. The information provided is available fztzn the plant computer and is clearly visible to most plant operators. LvMars are available in or near the Control Boczn to allow persons of 'small stature to view the charts.
Its 24. Reviewing Procedure AP/0/A/5500/28 to allow consistent and easy use of Time-Distance-Dose Curves more closely approximating EPA Protective
' Action Gnirlaa (5.4.2) (50-369-82-06-24).
Response: McGuire procedure AP/0/A/5500/28 has been deleted and replaced by new procedure HP/0/B/1009/05, First Response Evaluation of Offsite Dose frcxn a Reactor Coolant Ieak Inside Containment. In addition, the plant couputer is being pwyn==xi to allow the operators to perform sinple Dose Projections. This procedure provides consistent results and is Protective action rax-. a htions in the procedure are easy to use.
Item 25. Providing for devninrnant and use of trend recording and-trend analysis of assessment date (5.4.2) (50-369/82-06-25).
Response: Trend recording and trend analysis of assessment data is provided in I
the appropriate Dose Assessnent procedures.
Item 26. Providity in station procedures'for use of offsite survey data for i
verification of dose assessment results (5.4.2) (50-369/82-06-26).
Response: Offsite survey data are used to verify. Dose Assessment Procedures.
Its 27. Providing for cross checking of offsite dose calculations between the TSC and ET dose assessment groups to reduce the proMhility of error (5.4.2) (50-369/82-06-27).
Response: Cross check of cbse calculations between the TSC and 04C is provided for.
Item 28. Developing specific procedures for relating contmination levels, water and air, to dose rates for key isotopes (5.4.2)
(50-369/82-06-28).
I Response: This has been coupleted and a new procedure, HP/0/B/1009/04, has been approved.-
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Item 29. Providing in th3 emerge 1cy kits for labels of sanples.
(5.4.2.1)
V (50-369/82-06-29).
Fesponse: Labels have been placed in all appropriate emergency kits.
Its 30. Including operating instructions for the SAM-2 instruments in the energency kits using this equiptent (5.4.2.1) (50-369/82-06-30).
Response: Operating instructions for the SAM-2 instruments are provided.
Item 31. Developing specific procedures for the in-plant and onsite but out-of-plant Emergency Survey Teams. Guidance should include emergency comunications, emergency dosimetry consideration, and mergency exposure controls (5.4.2.2, 5.4.2.3) (50-369/82-06-31).
Desponse: Procedures are under developnent and training will be provided by Septatber 1,1982.
Item 32. Training and qualifying chmistry technicians on all shifts to operate the post-accident reactor coolant sanpling equipter' in accordance.
with procedure OP/0/A/6200/48. " Operating Procedure for the Operation of the Post-Accident Liquid Sanple System" 15.4.2.4, 5.4.2.5)
(50-369/82-06-32).
Response: Training of a ch mistry technician on all shifts to operate the post-accident reactor coolant sanpling equipnent was empleted on g)
April 16, 1982.
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Item 33. Including in procedure OP/0/A/6200/48, chloride analysis capability in accordance with NUREG-0737, II.B.3 (5.4.2.4, 5.4.2.5)
(50-369/82-06-33).
Respcnse: The need to take a post-accident liquid sanple for chloride analysis has been added to OP/0/A/6200/48.
Item 34. Training and qualifying Health Physics technicians on all shifts to operate the post-accident containment sanpling equipnent in accordance with procedure HP/0/B/1009/15. " Nuclear Post-Accident Containment Air Sanpling Operating Procedure" (5.4.2.6, 5.4.2.7) (50-369/82-06-34).
Pesponse: Training of a Health Physics technician on all shifts to operate the l
post-accident containment air sanpling equignent was carpleted on i
April 15, 1982.
Item 35. Providing for formal approval and control of emergency inplementing procedures (5.4.2.12) (50-369/82-06-35).
Response: The Crisis Management Plan Inpimenting procedures were provided controlled distribution in May 1982.
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Page 6 Its 36. Revising the emergency environmental monitoring procedure to include s provisions for stergency dosimetry for team mertbers, and for assuring turnover of instrumentation, equipment, and vehicles to relieving support teams (5.4.2.12) (50-369/82-06-36).
Fesponse: 'Ihe emergency envLetal monitoring procedures have been revised to include provisions for energency dosinetry and for assuring turnover of instrunentation,'equiptent and vehicles to relieving support teams.
Item 37. Revising emergency radiation protection inplementing procedures to include specific guidance for emergency personnel dosinetry, in-plant monitoring teams, expansion of respiratory protection program to meet increased needs, and consideration of changed or unusual conditions due to the emergency (5.4.3.1) (50-369/82-06-37).
Response: 'Ihe Station Health Physics Manual has been revised to provide specific guidance for ernergency personnel dosimetry, in-plant monitoring teams, expansion of respiratory protection program to meet increased needs and consideration of changed or unusual conditions due an emergency.
Item 38. Marking primary and secondary evacuation routes. (5.4.3.2)
(50-369/82-06-38).
Response: A review of the evacuation facilities for McGuire indicate that the facilities are clearly identified by signs, are within sight and l
walking distance frm the plant, and therefore, the actual routes to s
the Cowan's Ford Dam and Training and Technology Center will not be further marked by additional signs.
Its 39. Specifying in inplementing procedures oecontamination capability at or near the monitoring points used during a site evacuation (5.4.3.2)
(50-369/82-06-39).
Response: The Station Health Physics Manual has been revised to specify de-con l
capability at or near the monitoring points used during a site evacuation.
Item 40. Providing procedural guidance pertaining to the manner in which missing persons will be located (5.4.3.3) (50-369/82-06-40).
Response: Station Directive 3.8.1 has been revised to provide glidance in regards to locating missing personnel.
It m 41. Specifying contamination levels and decontamination actions for skin contamination by radiciodine (5.4.3.4) (50-369/82-06-41).
Response: The Station Health Physics Manual has been revised to specify decontamination actions and levels for radiciodine contarttination.
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Item 42. Developing and incorporating procedures into the Emergency Plan and (V
Inplementing Procedure for rescue team organization and methodology.
(5.4.3.5) (50-369/82-06-42).
Response: Station Directive 3.8.1 has been revised to reflect the responsibility of Fire Brigade personnel for search and rescue of missing personnel.
Itom 43. Providing a consolidated document for S2curity Measures to be placed into effect during radiological emergencies (5.4.4) (50-369/82-06-43).
Response: A review of Security and Health Physics procedures indicate that no additional procedures for security during radiological mergencies are needed. Present Security and Health Physics procedures provide adequate guidance.
Item 44. Developing procedures to govern the emergency functions of repair and action teams including team formation, possible operations in high radiation fields, and radiological safety considerations (5.4.5)
(50-369/82-06-44).
Response: 'Ihe Operations Support Center provides for repair and corrective action teams including appropriate Health Physics personnel for possible operations in high radiation fields.
Item 45.
Clarifying provision for rumor control coordination with the news information function with other organizations. It is not addressed in O
the crisi newe center etan umder crieie semesement a er coetro1 eaa not clearly specified in the roles of the various crisis information coordinators (5.4.7) (50-369/82-06-45).
Ecsponse: A change to the Crisis ibnagement Plan and a planned August 31, 1982 revision to Procedure 5.3.2 clarifies rumor control coordination with the r.cws information function with other organizations.
It m 46.
Inplementing a formal, approved inver'ory ard maintenance system for the CIC (EOF) emergency kits. A procedure should include specific inventory kits, frequency of inspection and responsibility for inspection performance (5.5.1) (50-369/82-06-46).
Response: A new Crisis Managment Plan Implmenting Procedure 5.3.16, Otnrterly Inventory provides a documented mechanim for periodic inventory of cmer-gency kits and supplies designated for use by the Crisis Managment Center.
Item 47. Controlling distribution of the Crisis Managment Plan Inplementing Procedures to assure an optinum and updated interface (5.5.3)
(50-369/82-06-47).
Response: Cor. trolled distribution was established for 14 copics of the Crisis Management Plan Inplementing Procedures on May 4,1982.
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,q Item 48. Clarifying procedure nunber for the procedure titled " Personnel V
Monitoring for Emergency Conditions". It appears to have two procedural ntmbers - Station Health Physics Manual, Section 18.1 (see
- p. 6 itan 4.6.2) and Section 18.2 (5.5.3) (50-369/82-06-48).
Response: A typo has been corrected in Section 18.1, Para. 4.6.2 to read 18.3 vice 14.3.
Item 49. Clarifying the status of procedure IP/0/A/1009/08, 09,10, Release of Liquid Radioactive Materials Exceeding Technical Specifications references IP/0/B/1009/04, Environmental Fonitoring for Emergency Conditions. This procedure has been replaced by Section 18.2 of the IT Manual (5.5.3) -(50-369/82-06-49).
Response: Procedures IP/0/B/1009/08, 09,10, reference Section 18.2 of the Health Physics Manual.
Item 50. Clarify Section 18.2 of the IT Manual which specifies that emergency TIDs should be in emergency kitsi however, inventory lists in procedure PT/0/A/4600/11 do not list any TIDs (5.5.3)
(50-369/82-06-50).
Response: TIDs are now placed in a separate box near and in the sano location as the energency kits. Pr/0/A/4600/11 now lists the TIDs provided for emergency use.
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=c1uat=9 o= e cn e9e or the criete "e=e9e e=' v1ea ete'eati=9 te" st-r Procedures the date and revision nunber to assure that the page being used is current.
(5.5.3) (50-369/82-06-51).
Response: As revisions are made to the Crisis Management Plan Inplementing Procedures the date and revision number will be placed on each page revised. As of this date, procedures 5.3.2, 5.3.5, 5.3.10, 5.3.11, and 5.3.14 require improvanents in this area.
i Item 52.
Including call letters and dial or channel designations for area l
stations in the public information brochure (6.2) (50-369/82-06-52).
Response: Call letters and dial or channel designations for area Radio /'1V l
Stations will be included in the next public infornntion brochure j
revision. (November 1982)
Item 53. Reconsidering the brochure suggestions that individuals hearing the sirens call their neighbors to make sure they know of the emergency.
It may be best to encourage residents to stay off the telephone unless there is a personal emergency.
(6.2) (50-369/82-06-53).
Response: This section of the brochure will be revised to encourage residents to restrict telephone usage to cmergencies only. (Novenber 1982) i O
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Item 54. Instructing the shift supetvisors that "prutpt notification" of the State /Incal offsite authoritics is intended to indicate "within about 15 minutes" for an unusual event class and sooner (consistent within the need for other emergency actions) for other classes and that the time is measured frun the time at which operators recognized that events have occurred which make declaration of an energency class appropriate (7.2.1, 7.2.2) (50-369/82-06-54).
Response: McGuire Energency procedures, EP/0/A/5000/05,06,07,08, have been revised to reflect "pronpt notification".
Itan 55. Clarifying the McGuire Faergency Plan Ittplementing Procedures EP/0/A/5000/05 to EP/0/A/5000/03 with respect to inprovement item nturber 54 (7.2.1, 7.2.2) (50-369/82-06-55).
Response: See Item 54 above.
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