ML20070Q913

1982 Evaluation

ML20070Q913
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Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	12/31/1982
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SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) conducted an evaluation of Northern

.  :/ States Power Company's Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant during the weeks of

' August 23 and 30,1982. .. The' Prairie Island Plant consists of two 507 megawatt (het electricaD Westinghouse pressurized water reactor plants. The plant is located on the

. Mississippi River in Southeast Minnesota. Unit 1 began commercial operation in

, December 1973 and Unit 2 in December 1974.  !

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' INPO conducted an evaluation of site activities to make an overall determination of 4

plant safety, to evaluate management systems and controls, and to identify areas needing improvement. Information was assembled from discussions, interviews, obser-

,,, vations, and reviews of documentation.

I The INPO evaluation team examined station organization and administration, oper-

' - ations, maintenance, technical support, training and qualification,' radiological pro-I tection, and ch4mistry. The team also observed the actual performance of selected evolutions and surveillance testing. Corporate activities were not included in the scope of the evaluation, except as an incidental part of the station evaluation. As a basis for c .e the evaluation,INPO used performance objectives and criteria relevant to each of the

' areas examined; these were applied and evaluated in light of the experience of team

- members,INPO's observations, and good practices within the industry.  !

INPO's goal is to assist member utilities in achieving the highest standards of. l L

excellence in nuclear plant operation. The recommendations in each area are based on l best practices, rather than minimum acceptable standards or requirements. Accord- I

{ 7- ingly, areas where improvements are recommended 'are not necessarily indicative of-  !

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l DETERMINATION Within the scope of this evaluation, the team determined that the station is in excellent material condition and is being operated in a safe manner by an experienced and competent staff.

The following beneficial practices and acaomplishments were noted:

The professional attitude and motivation of plant personnel are impressive.

The manner in which plant engineers are utilized to support operations and 4

j maintenance is particularly effective.

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Page 2 l The management of personnel resources and the control of contract personnel are effective, {

i 3 The overall results of the radiological protection program are excellent.

' The interest and attention of the corporate structure in support of the station are evident. "

a Improvements were recommended in a number of areas. The following are considered to be among the most important: '

The initial training and qualification program for Apprentice Plant Attendants needs upgrading.

The control of Work Request / Authorization (WRA) status needs improvement.

In each of the areas evaluated,INPO has established PERFORMANCE OBJECTWES and I, supporting criterin. All PERFORMANCE OBJECTWES reviewed during the course of 9

this evaluation are listed in APPENDIX II.

r-Findings and recommendations are listed under the PERFORMANCE OBJECTWES to j

whleh they pertain. Particularly noteworthy conditions that contribute to meeting PERFORMANCE OBJECTWES are identified as Good Practices. Other findings describe conditions that detract from meeting the PERFORMANCE OBJECTNES. It would not be productive to list as Good Practices those things that are commonly done properly in the industry since this would be of no benefit to Northern States Power Company or to INPO's other member utilities. As a result, most of the findings highlight conditions that need improvement.

L s The recommendations following each finding are intended to assist the utility in ongoing efforts to improve all aspects of its nuclear programs. In addressing these findings and

'[- recommendations conditions, pursue, underlying causes and issues.the utility should, in addition to

-i As a part of the second and succeeding evaluations of each station, the evaluation team will follow up on responses to findings in previous reports. Findings with response actions scheduled for future completion have been carried forward in APPENDIX I to r

this report. In areas where additional improvements were needed, a now finding that stands on its own merit has been written. Thus, this report stands alone, and reference to previous evaluation reports should not be necessary.

The findings listed herein were presented to Northern States Power Company manage-j ment at an exit meeting on September 2,1982. Findings, recommendations, and responses were reviewed with Northern States Power management on October 28,1982.

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To follow the timely completion of the improvements included in the responses, INPO requests a written status by June 30, 1983. Additionally, a final update will be requested six weeks prior to the next evaluation.

The evaluation staff appreciates the cooperation received from all levels of Northern 7, States Power Company.

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Northern Statec Power Company Response Summary NSP concurs with INPO's conclusion that the Prairie Island Station "is in excellent material condition and is being operated in e _ safe manner by an experienced and competent staff." The results of INPO's latest evaluation provide helpful gulds.nce to the plant in maintaining the standards of excellence INPO holds for the nuclear industry.

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NSP recognizes that there are areas for improvement at Prairie Island and is pleased to provide positive responses to the INPO recommendations, as presented herein.

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Page 4 ORGANIZAMON AND ADMINISTRAMON ON4 RTE NUCLEAR SAFETY REVIEW COMBCTTEE PERTORMt.NCE OBJECMVE: Review of station nuclear activities by a knowledgeab interdisciplLury group should ensure achievement of a high degree of nuclear safe Finding The formal tracking system for action items identified by the (OA.7-1) Operations Committee needs to be re-established. Presently, action items identified by the Committee are not entered into the system. The last entry on the list of action items is dated April 1980.

Recommendation Re-establish the formal tracking system for action items identified by the Operations Committee.

Response A formal tracking system for Operations Committee action items and other commitments is being developed. This system will be in place by April 1,1983.

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OPERATIONS PLANT STATUS CONTROIA PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Operational personnel should be cognizant of the status of plant systems and equipment under their control, and should ensure that systems and equipment are controlled in a manner that supports safe and reliable operation.

Finding Several assistant plant equipment operators and plant attemiants (OP.3-1) were not aware of the maximum or minimum values of monitored plant parameters. Since these values were not specified on round r-sheets, these operators were unsure whether readings required corrective action.

n Reecamendation Establish a means for assistant plant equipment operators and plant attendants to d3termine maximum or minimum values for selected i parameters on operating equipment.

Response Maximum and minimum values will be added to log sheets for i .

selected parameters on operating equipment by June 1,1983.

r Finding The removal and subsequent replacement of hold tags for the

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(OP.3-2) temporary activation of equipment is not effectively controlled.

Instances were noted where hold tags were moved without control room operator knowledge. Hold tags are allowed to be cleared for equipment testing by verbal authorization.

Recommendation Revise the current equipment control procedure to include formal authorization and documentalian requirements for hold cards re-moved and replaced d.fing the temporary activation of equipment.

Response An addition to the adrainistrative control directive will be made that requires documentation if a temporary release of tagged equipment occurs. A note will be added to the active Work

, Request / Authorization which originated the placement of equip-ment tags. Such notes will be included for review in the shift supervisor's turnover procedure. This change will be made by

', June 1,1983. This subject will be discussed in safety meetings with all personnel before January 1,1983.

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(OP.3-3 pursued and corrected. Operators appeared to treat some alarm  :

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Recommendation Emphasize the need to actively investigate plant abnormalities and 1

, to take prompt corrective action where necessary.

.- Response The need to actively investigate plant abnormalities and to take prompt corrective action where necessan has been emphasized to

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(OP.3-4 used for controlling valve and circuit breaker lineups required for I reactor protection. The system includes the following

a. durable and distinctive safeguards hold cards attached to selected valves and circuit breakers that identify the

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b. monthly verification that the components are properly

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,.. c. use of a log to maintain status of valve and circuit j breaker positions

d. locking or securing (with a cable and snap hook) compo-nents in the required positions

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OPERATIONS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Operational facilities and equipment should effectively support plant operation.

, . . Finding The labeling of plant components needs improvement. Many l

' (OP.6-1) instances were noted where equipment was not labeled. It is recognized that most plant valves and instruments are properly labeled.

v t Recommendation Review the current identifiaation of plant components. Label those items not readily identifisole by other means.

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, Response A survey will be taken to identify which additional plant compo--

nents should be labeled. Based on the results of this survey,

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., Page'8 MAINTENANCE WORR CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The control of work should ensure that identified maintenance actions are properly completed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

I' Finding The system for determining the status of outstanding work requests

' (M A.3-1) needs improvement. Plant personnel cannot readily determine the status of outstanding work requests. Responsibility for maintaining overall status of work requests is not assigned.

r- - Recommendation Establish an effective means for determining the status of out-

,- standing work requests. Responsibility for maintaining up-to-date 1 status of outstanding work requests should be assigned.

[ Response The system for maintaining work control status will be reviewed and necessary changes made. It is planned to hire another person for this area with responsibilities in the work control system by April 1,1983.

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PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The preventive maintenance programs should contribute to optimum performance and reliability of plant equipment.

,. Finding The following Good Practice was noted: The newly established

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ovens is comprehensive and effective. It covers all such equipment

. on site including portable welding machines and rod ovens. Effee-l tive functional tests are conducted to ensure proper equipment I operation.

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Page 9 MAINTENANCE FACILFFIES AND EQUIPMENT PET.FORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Facilities and equipment should effectively support the performance of maintenance activities.

, Finding Improved facilities are needed for the electrical maintenance (MA.8-1) department. The present area is congested and does not have

adequate work space for large components. The supervisory work area is inadequate for performing administrative assignments.

I Recommendation Evaluate the electrical department shop and office facilities, and f

initiate action to provide adequate space for the conduct of r-electrical maintenance and for supervisory personnel to more efficiently carry out their responsibilities.

1 Response A building addition is planned that will provide additional main-tenance shop area. Expansion of the electric shop area is planned I upon completion of the addition in December 1983.

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4 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The technical support organization and administrative systems should ensure effective control and implementation of department activities. "

Finding The following Good Practice was noted: The plant has an effective

- (TS.1-1) program for utilizing knowledgeable engineers to support plant

- operations. System engineers are involved in activities affecting their assigned systems, including surveillance, maintenance, modi-fications, reliab'lity and performance monitcring, in-service in-F spection coordination, and outage planning. Other knowledgeable J engineers serve in key functional roles such as radiation protection, quality assurance, and chemistry.

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, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Industrywide and irt-house operating experiences should be evaluated and appropriate actions undertaken to improve plant safety and reliability.

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The status of Significant Operating Experience Report (SOER) recommendations is as follows:

r- Number of Recommendations Action Taken 86 Satisfactory l 32 Not applicable l -- 18 Pending j 1 Further review needed

,. The following recomm?ndations are pending arttion:

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82-6 1,2a,2b,3,4,5 82-7 1,2,3,4 a,4 b,4 c,4d,4 e,4 f,5 The following recommendation needs further review:

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.. An update on the status of each reccmmendation listed in the "pending action" or "need

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• further review" categories shown is requested in the six-month follow-on response to this report. In addition, the status of each immediate action (red tab) SOER recommendation received subsequent to this evaluation should be included in the six-e month follow-on response. A tabular summary, similar to that above, is requested.

Finding - The process for review of operating experiences needs improve-(TS.3-1) ment in the following areas:

, a. In-house operational assessment corrective actions are

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b. Personnel responsible for reviewing industrywide operat-ing experience information do not receive all relevant r' information.

Recornmendation Improve the operating experience review program to ensure that  !

corrective actions for Prairie Island Significant Operating Events i are implemented without undue delay. Ensure that Nuclear Tech-nical Services receives all relevant information, including Westing-house technical bulletins, data letters, RADAR responses, and NRC industry event related documents.

I Response A formal tracking system for action items and commitments is

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plant Significant Operating Events.

The Nuclear Technical Services Department has been on informal distribution of vendor technical material. To ensure all relevant information is received, the department will be placed on forinal distribution by December 1,1982.

PLANT MODIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Plant modification programs should ensure proper re-

view, control, implementation, and completion of plant design changes in a safe and timely manner.

Finding Control of plant equipment setpoint changes needs improvement.

(TS.4-1) The current method of documenting setpoint changes ~ is not re-flected in the procedure. Controlled documents that reflect setpoints are not always updated in a timely manner.

, Recommendation Review the current method of documenting plant equipment set-point changes and revise the procedure accordingly. Ensure that controlled documents that reflect setpoints are updated in a timely manner.

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documents that reflect setpoints -will be modified to improve timeliness. This will be completed by October 1,1983.

f' PLANT EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY MONITORING r- PERFORMANCE OBJEC'ITVE: Performance monitoring activities should optimize plant

thermal performance and reliability.

[^. Finding The program for monitoring plant performance needs improvement.

(TS.6-1) The performance ef =ome individual systems is routinely evaluated by system engineers; however, the effect on overall plant thermal performance is not routinely' analyzed and reported to plant

management or used to improve overall plant performance.

, Recommendation Determine, on a routine basis, the efficiency losses associated with

.(. systems contributing to overall plant thermal performance. Take appropriate measures to improve thermal performance, and report results to plant management.

Response The primary system calorimetric will be compared with plant gross electrical output, and any deviations from expected values will be reported to plant management. Corrective actions that result

from evaluation of individual plant systems by the system engi-neers will be pursued. Ther,e measures will be implemented by January 1,1983.

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,.. NON-LICENSED OPERATOR TLLINING AND QUALIFICATION PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The non-licensed operator training and qualification program should develop and improve the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned job functions. 1 r-Finding Improvements are needed in the method used to qualify Apprentice (TQ.2-1) Plant Attendants. The existing method does not ensure that newly qualified watchstanders possess adequate knowledge of their watchstations.

I Recommendation Upgrade the Apprentice Plant Attendant qualification program to ensure that required knowledge of plant systems is adequate for 8

proper conduct of watchstation rounds. Knowledge requirements should include items such as system functions, major component locations, significance of log readings, and watchstation responsi-

,. bilities. Ensure that Apprentice Plant Attendants' system knowl-edge is evaluated against the required knowledge prior to perform-I ing independent watchstation dutles. The INPO document " Guide-lines for Non-Licensed Operator Qualification Programs"(GPG-04)

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Response The Apprentice Plant Attendant qualification program is being e- reviewed; corrective action will be initiated by April 1,1983.

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,. ' gers should broaden overall knowledge of plant processes and equipment as a supple-

ment to position-specific education and training.

' Finding Improvements are needed in the training provided for plant engi-l (TQ.6-1) neers on administrative and regulatory requirements. The training conduMed in the current QA Training Program, which is designed i e to address administrative and regulatory topics, does not always provide useful information for plant personnel.

Recommendation Provide plant-specific training for plant engineers on administra-tive and regulatory requirements including standards, regulations, I and administrative procedures and controls. The " Regulatory and l Corporate Requirements" portion of the proposed engineer training program, described in Northern States Power Production Training Program Policy #21, could be used as a framework for this l training.

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Response It is intended to develop the plant-specific training outlined in Policy #21 within six months and, by June 1,1983, to provide this training to plant personnel including plant engineers.

i TRADHNG FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT c-PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The training facilities, equipment, and mater da should effectively support training activities.

l.' Finding The following Good Practice was noted: Mockups and simulators (TQ.8-1) are used effectively to enhance operator training. Examples

• include a full-scale control room mockup ised for training opera-tors in systeins and procedures and an electrical switching simula-tor used for training operators in switching procedures.

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' conditions. Only two of approximately forty system descriptions have been updated.

.- Recommendation Provide addi'ional resources and management emphasis as neces-

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l Response Additional resources will be provided to write system descriptions.

l [, It is intended to complete all system descriptions for training purposes by April 30,1084.

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RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION l

' PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The organization and administrative systems should )

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Finding The following Good Practice was noted: An effective program has

(RP.1-1) been established to colleet, document, and trend radiological ocedrrences such as personnel skin and clothi.4 contamination, vioittion of radiological protection practices, and high radiation exposurea. All cases are investigated and documented with proba-r ble cause and other pertinent information. Data is compared to yearly radiological protection performance goals.

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Pinding The scope of the annual general employee retraining program in (RP.3-1) radiological protection needs to be expanded. Updated information such as changes in radiological protection procedures, appropriate radiological incidents and trends, and performance of practical skills are not included in the program.

r Recommendation Expand the general employee retraining program to provide a review of fundamental subjects, radiological protection procedures, l appropriate radiological incidents, and performance of practical

[~ , skills. Feedback from actual job performance should be included in the program to improve training effectiveness and usefulness.

- Response General employee retraining will reflect expanded emphasis on these topics by June 1,1983.

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• ERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: The personnel dosimetry program should ensure that  !

radiation exposures are accurately determined and recorded.,

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l Finding Quality control cheeks on the thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD)

(RP.8-1) vendor for personnel dosimetry have shown consistently low values for TLD readings for several years. The causes have not been identified and corrected, and the impact on personnel dosimetry r-records has not been determined.

Recommendation Perform an evaluation to determine the causes for the consistently i low values obtained by the vendor on quality control TLDs. Then,

.- take the necessary corrective actions, including a determination of the impact on personnel dosimetry records.

, Response We have evaluated the TLD program and, after reviewing the i results of calibration tests between Eberline, Battelle, and the University of Michigan, are satisfied with Eberline's results, parti-cularly with mixed energy photon and beta results. We have also i performed our own QA checks with Eberline using a Co30 source, l

., and the results were satisfactory. Actions with the vendor have been completed. We will, however, continue to monitor the performance of the vendor.

l j r-r RADIOACTIVE CONTAMD(ATION CONTROL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Radioactive e stamination controls should minimize the

, contamination of areas, equipment, and personnel.

l Finding Personnel are not required to frisk after exiting posted low level (RP.9-1) contaminated areas. This could result in low level contamination of personnel not being detected.

l- , Recommendation Establish requirements for performing whole-body frisking after

. exiting posted contaminated areas with removable surface con-tamination levels greater than 1000 dpm/100cm2 Ensure that workers are aware of the personnel frisking requirements.

Response We have reviewed the frisking requirements at Prairie' island and have come to the following conclusions:

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a. The plant history and polley of maintaining low contami-3 nation levels (90 percent of posted areas at less than 2000 dpm/100 cm2) minimizes the likelihood of personnel con-tamination that would be detectable with conventional frisking techniques.

b. The National Nuclear Gamma-10 portal monitors wme-times find contamination that cannot be detected by slow careful frisking with a pancake probe. These monitors are more effective than friskers in determining contamination i

,, spread over an area, as opposed to single spots of con-tamination.

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we have required frisking when exiting these areas.

d. Our history of personnel contamination and whole-body counting results indicates the present program to be satis-factory, f

I- Based on the above, we feel that the present frisking policy is appropriate and sufficient f 3r the radiation safety of the worhers at the plant; however, our personnel contamination control policies will be reviewed in depth, and corporate policies will be established by March 31,1983.

INPO COMMENT The present frisking policy at the Prairie Island Nuclear Plant that requires personnel t, perform a whole-body frisk at the exit of posted contaminated areas only if removable surface contami-

-t nation levels are greater than 10,000 dpm/100 cm2 is not consis-tent with best industry practices and is contrary to INPO's "Per-

, formance Objectives and Criteria for Plant Evaluations," January 4 e 1982. In addition, INPO's experience indicates that the majority of skin contaminations in the industry are single spots in the range of 3000-5000 dpm/100 cm2t hat are not detectable by the most sensi-tive portal monitors currently available.

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CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CONTROL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: Chemistry controls should ensure optimum chemistry l conditions dwing all phases of plant operation.

Finding The following Good Practice was noted: The station maintains

, (CY.3-1) coolant lithium concentration high in the range of vendor specifi-cations. This practice minimizes plant radiation levels caused oy crud build-up.

Finding Some chemistry analytical procedures need improvement. For (CY.3-2) example, the current procedure for iron does not measure soluble fron in the feedwater train, and the procedure for determining I

reactor coolant pH does not require temperature correction.

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l , . Response Chemistry procedures for iron and pH will be reviewed for com-pleteness, accuracy, and conformance to standards by January 1, 1983. The chemistry manual is reviewed on a regular and periodic basis.

Finding Silica analysis is not performed on the reactor coolant or on the (CY.3-3) contents of the boric acid storage tanks. An analysis performed at the request of the evaluator indicated levels at or above plant specifications.

Recommendation Determine the silica concentration in the reactor coolant system and the boric acid storage tanks on a regular basis. Assess the potential effects of high silica concentration, and take ccrrective actic;. If necessary.

Reeponse Silica analysis will be performed on the reactor coolant system and boric acid storage tanks on a periodic basis. Based on discussions with Westinghouse concerning silica, appropriate limits and con-

. trols will be established by January 1,1983.

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Finding Emphasis is W on procedural adherence and radiological (CY.4-1) protection work practices in chemistry laboratory activities. Good radiological protection work practices are not always followed.

Additionally, analytical procedures are not always adhered to, and

, analytical results are sometimes in error.

Recommendation Emphasize to all chemistry personnel the importance of adhering

- to good radiological werk practices and of following analytical procedures precisely.

Respe.mse The importance of adhering to good radiological work practices and of following analytical procedurec precisely has been emphasized to all radiation protection specialists. This item is considered complete.

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,. Summary of Outstanding Response Action from Previous Evaluation (1981)

(INPO Precedure MA-405, Revision 3)

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Finding (Reference Criterion A)

, Comprehensive guidelines or procedures are not available to describe the methods and responsibilities for implementing the Maintenance Depart-

,- ment maintenance history program.

, Recommendation A written policy and suitable guidelines should be developed to describe

', the maintenance history program. The guidelines should be sufficiently comprehensive to describe history record format, responsibilities, ac-cess, and methods to evaluate and trend equipment performance.

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The machine history program description will be rewritten to better

.! reflect present activities and the responsibilities for accomplishing program objectives by January 1,1982.

, Status p The revised completion date is April 1,1983.

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Performance Objectives Reviewed OPGANIZATION AND 1DMINISTRATION 4

OA.1 Station Orranization and Administration Station organization and administrative systems should ensure effective imple-mentation and control of station activities.

OA.2 Mission. Goals, and Objectives Station mission, goals, and objectives should be established and progress monitored through a formal program.

OA.3.1 Manarsment Assessment Management should assess and monitor station activities to ensure effective performance of all avects of nuclear plant operation.

I OA.3.2 Quality Programs Quality programs should ensure the effective performance of activities im-portant to nuclear safety.

OA.4 Personnel Planning and Qualification

. Personnel programs should ensure that station positions are filled by individuals with proper job qualifications.

OA.5 Industrial Safety Station industrial safety programs should achieve a high degree of personnel

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OA.6 Document Control I

Document control systems should provide correct, readily accessible infor-mation to support station requirements.

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[ OP.1 Operations Orranization and Administration The operations organisation and administrative systems should ensure effective 4

control and implementation of department activities.

. OP.2 Conduct of Operations l Operational activities should be conducted in a manner that achieves safe and reliable plant operation.

( - OP.3 - Plant Status Controls Operational personnel should be cognizant of the status of plant systems and 4 -

equipment under their control, and should ensure that systems and equipment

are controlled in a manner that supports safe and reliable operation.

, ,. - OP.4 Operations Knowledre and Performance d 5%arator knowledge and performance should support safe and reliable plant operation.

OP.5 Operations Procedures and Documentation e Operational procedures and documents should provide appropriate direction and should be effectively used to support safe operation of the plant.

OP.6 Operations Facilities and Equipment Operational facilities and equipment should effectively support plant operation.

W' MAINTENANCE MA.1 Maintenance Organization and Administration The maintenance organization and ad;ninistrative systems should ensure effee-tive control and implementation of department activities.

1 MA 2 Plant Material Condition The material condition of the plant should be maintained to support safe and reliable plant operation.

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Maintenance should be conducted in a manner- that ensures efficient and effective plant operation.

MA.5 Preventive Maintenance The preventive maintenance programs should contribute to optimum perform -

anee and reliability of plant equipment.

MA.6 Maintenance Procedures and Documentation Maintenance procedures should provide appropriate directions for work and should be used to ensure that maintenance is performed safely and efficiently.

MA.7 Maintenance History

[ should The maintenance optimize histo 7ormance.be used to support maintenance activitie equipment per MA.8 Maintenance Facilities and Equipment 1

Facilities and equipment should effectively support the performance of mainte-nance activities.

. . , TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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TS.3 Operations Experience Review Program Industrywide and in-house operating experiences should be evaluated and appro-priate actions undertaken to improve plant safety and reliability.

TS.4 Plant Modifications Plant modification programs should ensure proper review, control, implementa-tion, and completion of plant design changes in a safe e.nd timely manner.

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.g 4 Page 4 TS.5 Reactor Engineerint On-site reactor engineering activities should ensure optimum nuclear reactor operation without compromising design or safety limits.

TS.'8 Plant Efficiency and Reliability Monitorinct Performance monitoring activities should optimize plant thermal performance and reliability.

TS.7 Technical Support Procedures and Documentation Technical support procedures and documents should provide appropriate diree-tion and should be effectively used to support safe operation of the plant.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION TQ.1 Training Organization and Administration The training organization and administrative systems should ensure effective control and implementation of training activities.

TQ.2 Non-Licensed Operator Training and Qualification

..- The non-11 censed operator training and qualification program should develop and 4 improve the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned job functions.

j .TQ.3 Licensed Operator Training and Qualification The licensed operator training and qualifie: tion program should develop and improve the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned job functions.

TQ.4 Shift Technical Advisor Training and Qualification

, The chift technical advisor training program should develop and improve the knowledge and skills to perform assigned job functions.

TQ.5 Maintenance Personnel Training and Qualification The maintenance personnel training and qualification program should develop ard improve -the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assigned job

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~I APPENDIX 11 Page 5 TQ.7 General Employee Training The general employee training program should develop a broad understanding of employee responsibilities and safe work practices.

TQ.8 Training Facilities and Equipment The training facilities, equipment, and materials should effectively support training activities.

RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION RP.1 Radiological Protection Organization and Administration The organization and administrative systems should ensure effective control and implementation of the radiological protection program.

RP.2 Radiological Protection Personnel Qualification The radiological protection qualification program should ensure that radiolog-leal protection personnel have the knowledge and practical abilities necessary 1

I to effectively implement radiological protection practices.

RP.3 General Employee Training In Radiological Protection General employee training should ensure that plant personnel, contractors, and visitors have the knowledge and practical abilities necessary to effectively

, implement radiological protection practices associated with their work.

RP.4 External Radiation Exposure External radiation exposure controls should minimize personnel radiation ex-l posure.

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! Internal radiation exposure controls should minimize internal exposures.

l RP.6 ' Radioactive Effluents Radioactive effluent controls should minimize radioactive inaterials released to the environment.

l RP.7 Solid Radioactive Waste Solid radioactive waste controls should minimize the volume of radioactive waste and ensure safe transportation of radioactive material.

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APPENDIX II L Page6 RP.8 Personnel Dosimetry The personnel dosimetry program should ensure that radiation exposures are accurately determined and recorded.

RP.9 Radioactive Contamination Control Radioactive contamination controls should minimize the contamination of areas, equipment, and personnel.

CHEMISTRY CY.1 Chemistry Organization and Administration The organization and administrative systems should ensure effective imple-mentation and control of the chemistry program.

CY.2 Chemistry Personnel Qualification The chemistry qualification program should ensure that chemistry personnel have the knowledge and practical abilities necessary to implement chemistry

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CY.3 Chemistry Control Chemistry controls should ensure optimum chemistry conditions during all phases of plant operation.

CY.4 Laboratory Activities Laboratory and counting room activities should ensure accurate measuring and reporting of chemistry parameters.

CY.5 Chemical and Laboratory Safety Work practices associated with chemistry activities should ensure the safety of personnel.

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