ML20079L472
| ML20079L472 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 11/01/1991 |
| From: | Gates W OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| LIC-91-274R, NUDOCS 9111060318 | |
| Download: ML20079L472 (3) | |
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d Omaha Public Power District 444 South 16th Street Mall Omaha Nebraska 68102-2247 402/636-2000 November 1, 1991 LIC ol-274R V. S. Nuclear Reg'ulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Station PI-137 Washington, DC 20555
Reference:
1.
Docket No. 50-285 2.
Letter from NRC R. D. Martin) to OPPD (W. G. Gates) dated October 4, 1991 50 285/91-99)
Gentlemen:
Subject:
Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report (Inspection Report 50-285/91-99)
On October 22, 1991 Omaha Public Power District (OPPD met with NRC management to discuss the resuits of the Systematic Assessment of) Licensee Performance (SALP) report for fort Calhoun Station. OPPD will continue to improve in all SALP functional areas by staying aware of current industry standards and proactively implementing enhancements in the various SALP functional areas.
OPPD has prepared written responses to each SALP category and specifically to the two (2) SALP report recommendations, and provides them as the attachment to this letter.
If you should have any question nr comments concerning these responses, please contact me.
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Sincerely, Av.N/%
W. G. Gates Division Manager Nuclear Operations WGG/rkj Attachment c:
LeBoeu f s, Lamb, Leiby and MacRae R. D. Martin, NRC Reginnal Administrator, Region IV D. L. Wigginton, NRC Senior Project Manager R. P. Mullikin, NRC Senior Resident inspector 9111060318 911101,_
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Attachment SALP RECOMMENDATIONS & RESPONSES November 1991 Plant Operations NRC Recommendation: Managemant should continue with the efforts already in process for increasing the number of licensed, on-shift operators and upgrading of emergency operating procedures.
Operations management should become more proactive in providing guidance and direction to operations personnel.
OPPD Response:
With the current licensed operator training classes in progress, OPPD will significantly increase the number of licensed operators by July 1992.
The E0P/A0P upgrade continues to progress well and is on track for a June 1992 completion.
During the current SALP perivd, management will focus on continued implementation of improved Operations standards.
The SALP report also discusses a plant shutdown due te a reactor coolant pump seal failure, in this discussion it was noted that " operations management direction and preplanning for a catastrophic failure of the seal wa not apparent." During the actual shutdown the appropriata procedures were reviewed and discussed by the on-shiO.
crew.
Additional emphasis will be placed on anticipa ing the need for procedure review prior to actual plant actions when circumstarces indicate a degrading condition.
Radiological Controls NRC Recommendation: None OPPD Response:
We have continued to work hard in this area to maintain a program that exceeds industry standards. Continued enhancements, including the 10 CFR 20 rule changes, will be fully supported.
Maintetsnce_fjl4T_Yeillanct NRC P,ecommendation: None OPPD Response:
Strong management support for these programs will continue.
Emphasis will be placed on improving maintenance work practices.
Emeroency Preparedn7ss NRC Recommendation: Management should provide the appropriate oversight to 4
ensure that weaknesses identified during emergency exercises are promptly addressed and comprehensive corrective actions are implemented.
OPPD Response:
All three weaknesses from the May 1991 Exercise have been addressed and corrective actions implemented. Management will continue to provide strong support for this area.
0FPD will continue to encourage identification and
<:c.rection of weaknesses identified during quarterly drills and through Quality Assurance audits and surveillances of this area.
jecurity HRC Recomendation: None OPPD Response:
Managemeat ccmmitment to a strong and proactive security program will continue.
Enaineerina/ Technical Support NRC Recommendation: None i
OPPD Response:
A commitment to engineering excellence through support of safe plant operation remains our goal in this area.
Safety Assessment /Ouality Verification NRC Recommendation: None OPPD Response:
Safety continues to be cur number one priority.
This safety first philosophy is embodied in the operation and maintenance of Fort Calhoun Station.
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