ML20091L777

Rev 21 to Procedure 10000-C, Conduct of Operations

ML20091L777
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Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	04/17/1991
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1.0 PURPOSE This procedure establishes the responsibilities of operations Department personnel and provides administrative operations.

instructions for conduct of plant i 2.0 ORGANIZA710N AND RESPO6'SIBILITIES Figure 1 gives a basic organizatior' chart for the operations Department. Specific responsibilities, duties and reporting relationships are as follows.

2.1 MANAGER OPERATIONS The Manager operations is responsible for the overall management of the operations Department to ensure safe and efficitat operation of Plant Vogtle. Specific duties and reporting relationships are described in Plant Administrative Procedure 00001-C, " Plant Organization; Managerial Staff Responsibilities And Authority". ,

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2.2 SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT The Shift Superintendent (SS) reports to the Superintendent Unit (Shift Operations senior management representative on ea)chThe SSand in the shift is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant. He assumes duties previously of the On-Shift operations duties and responsibilities, Supervisor (OSOS) and has the following

a. Punctions as senior management representative for plant operations on shift,

b. Has authority and responsibility to declare emergencies Plan.

in accordance with the VEGP Emergency Upon declaration, the SS will: 1) function as Site Emergency Director until relieved by a higher ranking manager 2) ensure immedicte mitigating actions are implemented under the direction of the Unit Shift Supervisors and 3) ensure required on-site and off-site communications are properly executed.

c. Ensures that plant operations are conducted in accordance with the Technical Specifications and approved procedures,

d. Reviews operations narrative logs and round sheets in accordance with 10001-C, "Logkeeping",

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Ensures shift relief is conducted in accordance with 10004-C, " Shift Relief",

f. Ensures standing orders and night orders are carried out,

g. Ensures that the shift is properly manned, the Fire Team ;onstituted and team captain designated in accordance with 10003-C, " Manning The Shift",

h. Ensures appropriate notifications of reportable occurrences are performed,

i. Maintains a broaB perspective of operational conditions affecting the safety of the plant as a matter of highest priority at all times, j.

Does not become involved in any single operation that distracts him when multipla operetions are required in the Control Rcom. During plant transients or an emergency he should not become totally involved in any single operation that distracts him from the rest of the operations required in the Control Room,

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Ensures that shift activities are conducted in a manner that keeps personnel radiation exposures as low as reasonable achievable,

1. Ensures temporary procedure changes are properly administered on shift in accordance with 00052, " Temporary Changes To Procedures",

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Tours-plant areas on a routine basis, noting condition of the plant and equipment, and monitoring rounds performance.

2.3 UNIT SHIr0 SUPERVISOR one Unit Shift Supervisor-(USS) is assigned to each operating unit on each shift. He is responsible for

.the safe and efficient operations of the assigned unit. >

The USS(s) reports to the Shift Superintendent (SS) and has the following specific duties and responsibilities:

a. ' Ensures that unit operations are conducted in accordance with Technical Specifications and approved procedures,

b. Directs reactor.to be shut.down when:

(1). Safety of the reactor is in jeopardy, or ,

(2) Operating parameters exceed any of-the reactor protection system trip setpoints and automatic reactor trip does not occur, or (3) . Personnel or equipment safety require it, or (4) Unusual circumstances warrant it.

c. Directs operational ~ activities of the assigned unit from the Control Room unless relieved by a qualified licensed SRO, c d. Authorizes maintenance and/or testing activities to be performed on the assigned unit, and ensures plant conditions,are suitable for performing such activities. Maintains? status of equipment, and determines. operability of equipment upon return to service,

e. Issues equipment clearances and ensures proper control of tags in accordance with Plant Administrative 00304-C, " Equipment clearance T.nd Tagging",

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f. Ensures proper control of temporary jumpers, lifted wires, and pulled annunciator cards  !

in accordance with 00306-C, " Temporary Jumper And; Lifted Wire Control", and 10018-C,

" Annunciator Status' Control"i

g. . Explains plans, procedures, and safety precautions to shift operating personnel prior to infrequent or unusual-activities,

h. Ensures shift relief is conducted in accordance with 10004-C,-" Shift Relief",

1. . . Maintains-the Unit Shift Supervisor narrative log and administers logkeeping in accordance with 10001-C, "Logkeeping",-

j .; : Supervises operators assigned to specific shift JpositionsLon the unit, 1

k. -Maintains operating work spaces in a clean and orderly condition,-and ensures good' housekeeping practices-by operators assigned to the unit, t

1. Conducts periodic safety meetings for operators on-shift, enforces safe practices,--ensures appropriate protective equipment is used, prepares accident reports, and obtains medical. attention, when needed,-

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m. Limits access'td the Control Room-in accordance

'with Procedure 00301-C, " Main Control Room Access '

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areas on a periodic basis,. noting condition of:the'plantiand equipment, and n

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monitoring rounds performance.-

- 2. 4.. SHIFT SUPPORT SUPERVISOR'-

The Shift Support Supervisor (SSS). reports to the Unit:

Shift Supervisor (USS).- Specific duties and E

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responsibilities-' include but-are not limited to:

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a. Coordinates clearance and tagging review for~the ,

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operation-per Procedure 00008-C, " Plant Lock And Key Control",

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~ c. Performs WRT, maintenance work order, and

, -deficiency card' reviews for the USS,

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Supervises shift operators who are not assigned a specific shift position, fire protection *

.technicikn, shift clerk, and radwaste operators. ,

e. Assists'the Shift Superintendent-(SS) in

-implementing work scheduled per the-Plan-of-the-Da work process, y, and provides input to the POD 4

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'SS, serve as Fire Team Leader if designated by the

g. .-Tours plant-areas on a routine basis, noting condition of the plant and equi monitoring-rounds performance. pment and 2.5 REACTOR OPERATOR The' Reactor Operator'(RO)-reports'to chs M S. ife is the licensed operator assigned-to operate che reactor and relaterJ :Ontrols,from the Control Room. The RO

-normally1cperates the Primary Plant Systens - (located on Control Room Panels A2 and C).

Specific fluties and

responsibilities include: ,

a.- Maintains'the unit in a safe condition, including shutting down the reactor when -+

.(1)- Safety of the reactor 1is in jeopardy, or

-(2)c Op1 rating-parameters. exceed;any;of the reactorcprotection circuit-set points and-automatic shutdown ldoes-not occur, eor-(3).- Required to proteet personnel and' equipment, or (4) Unusual circumstances wa. rant it.

1 b.- Initiates immediate actions necessary to maintain-the unit.in a safe condition during-abnormalfand-emergency: operations,

-c. PerformsEshift operations. anti surveillance testing in ~ accordance vith ' approved lp ocedures,.- standing i

orders, and .the Technical Sp nifications,

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L Exercises continuous surveillance of unit

. conditions and system: parameters. Remains in;the "at.the controls" 1 mea less-properly relieved.

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L ~e.- Instructis the Balance of_ Plant Operator. to perform

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Manipulates the controls and equipment to start up, operate, and shut down the unit as required by operating schedules ard load-demand,

g. Maintains the Unit Contcol Log and completes round sheets for his position. Maintains recorder charte for his work station,

h. Promptly notifies the USS of unusual conditions, i.

Remains alert and knowledgeable of all unit operations in progress that involve the functioning of equipment controlled from the Main Control Room, j.

_Punctions as a team member during initiation of the Site Emergency Plan, k.

-Coordinates startup and shutdown operations of the nuclear reactor, turbine generator and auxiliary equipment,

1. _ Responds to the system operator requests at the direction of the USS.

, 2.6 BAIANCE OF PLANT OPERATOR The Balance of -Plant Operator (BOP) is m second

-licensed operator assigned to each unit. He reports to the U8S. He.norme.lly operates primary support and balance oi plant systems and controls (located on Control' Room Panels Al, 81, B2 and those. panels not -

located in the at-the-controls include:- area). Specific duties

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a. Maintains-the unit in_a safe condition, including.

shutting down the reactor when:

) (1)--Safety of the reactor-in in jeopardy, cr-(2) Operating parameters exceed any of the g

reactor protection circuit set points and

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L (3) _-Required or to protect personnel.and equipment, (4) Unusual circumstances warrant it, L b.

L Initiates the-immediate actions necessary to l- maintain the unit in a safe condition during.

odonormal or emergency operations,

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c. Performs shift operations and surveillance testing in accordance with approved procedures, standing orders, and Technical Specifications, d.

Exarcises continuous surveillance of unit conditions and system parameters,

e. Receives instruction from the Reactor Operater,

f. Completes check lists for his position, maintains recorder charts for his work station, and assists the Reactor Operator in maintaining the Unit Control Log, g.

Promptly notifies the USS of unusual conditions,

h. Remains alert to and knowledgeable of all unit operations in progress that involve the functioning of equipment under his control, 1

i. Functions as a team uomber during initiation of the Site Emergency Plan, j.

Maintains condition, the Control Roor in a clean and orderly

k. Relieves the RO when authorized by the USS.

1. Normally remains in the Control-Room unless performing necessary duties elsewhers in the plant.

2.7 PLANT EQUIPMENT OFERATORS - - -

There will normally be-four Plant Equipment Operators (PEO) on shift for each unit: _A Turbine Building Operator (TO), an Auxiliary Building Operator (AO), an Outside Area Operator (OAO) and a Control Building Operator (CBO).

The PEOs report tn the Shift Support Supervisor (SSS) ,

but.may also receive direction from the RO or BOP.

S;:4cific duties and responsibilities includes

c. Performs rounds to ensure proper operation of equipment je assigned work area,

b. Executes routine shift duties as directed by the USS,

c. Removes equipment from service and executes clearknce orders; restores equipment to service and. removes clearances es directed _by the USS,

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Maintains clean and orderly work area, e.-

Acts as Fire Team member when designated by the 4

Shitt Superintendent (SS).

2.8 RADWASTE OPERATOR The Redweste-Operator reports functionally to the Shift Support Supervisor (SSS) and administratively to a Radweste Foreman. Specific duties and responsibilities '

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a. Operates'Radwaste Systems in accordance.with approved procedures and Standing Crders, b.: Maintains round sheets-and logs for'his position,

c. EYeCutes routine shift duties as directed by the Radwaste-Forsman.or US8,

'd.- Maintains clean and orderly work area.

-2.9' SHIFT TECHNICAL ADVISOR 4

.The Shift Technical Advisor (STA). provides engineering expertise during operational emergencies to-assess

. plant statusLand assist?in implementing EOPs.

• An STA is not required.on shiftLif the Shift-Superintendent:(SS) or-a USS: holds a bachelors degree in engineering or a related. science. The SSE-.may_also be_ designated-to perform the STA function, if qualified. - -

If an STA is assigned on-shift, "a or she will report to the.SS.

-2.10 -SUPERINTENDEKI UNIT The Superintendent Unit includes two= functional

_ positions:

2.10.1- The Super #ntendent.Un,it-(Outage & Work Plant.ing)'

n reports to the Manager Operations. .He has the following duties and responsibilities:

a. _ Ensure proper scheduling and coordination of work 1 activities to achieve optimum plant availability and material condition, b .-

Identify system / component outsges when necessary and ensure all desired' work activities are included'and work croups, properly supported by the various

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Decide the what forced outage workscheduls,-

activities are to be included on d.- Ensure Operations Department support of refueling outage activities,.

e. Develop and prioritize the design change worklist,

f. Review and approve operating _pronniures, as designated by the Manager Operations,

g. . Ensure plant operations are conducted in accordance with Technical Specifications and approved-procedures,_

h. Serve on the Plant' Review Board-when designated, i.. May-function as Manager Operations when designated.

2.10.2' The Superintendent Unit (Sbitt Operations) reports to the Manager operations.- He has'the following duties and; responsibilities:

- a.: Supervises the activities of the Shift Superintendents (SS),

b. Provides direction:to the Shift Superintendents for routine scheduling and: coordination of operations shift: activities, including interfacing -

with other plant- departments, to a:hieve -optimum L plant availability and material condition,

c. Ensure development of supervisory skills of on-shigt supervision,.

d. Ensures-plant _ operations are conducted-in accordance with_ Technical = Specifications and approved procedures, L

e. Maintains shift crew (s)_ continuity,:

- f.: Serves on-the: Plant Review Board when designated,

_ g. - Implements outage and-work scheduling for shift

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l: h. Reviews and approves operating procedures, as designated ~by the Manager-operations, i.. May function as Manager operations when designated.-

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VEGP 10000-C 21 10 4 29 2.11 SUPERINTENDENT OPERATIONS (SUPPORT)

The Superintendent Operations (Support) reports to the Manager Operations.

responsibilities:

He has the following duties and

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Supervises the preparation and review of plant operating procedures,

b. Provides input to the Training Department for development and conduct of training and qualification of Operations Department personnel,

c. Develops and maintains personnel records such as shift lists, schedules, vacation schsdulos, and seniority

d. Provides interface between Operations and other departments on all administrative matters, e.

Serveo on the Plant Review Board when designated,

f. May function as Marsger Opetations when specifically designated.

2.12 PLANT ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (OPERATIONS)

The Plant Engineering Supervisor in Operations reports to the Superintendent Operations (Support) and has the following duties and responeibilities:

a. Coordinates Operctional Experience Assessment Program activities pertaining to plant operation (with Nuclear Safety and Compliance Section),

b. Maintains plant operating procedures current and accurate,

c. Reviews plant design changes to ensure timely revisions to operating procedures when necessary, d'. Provides technical and administrrtive support to the Operations Superintendents and Manager Operations,

e. Supervises administration of the Operations Reading Book per Procedure 10017-C, " Operations Reading Books",

f. Coordinates operations responses to plant open items.

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VEGP 10000-C 21 11 of 29 2.13 OPERATIONS TRAINING SUPERVISOR operations Training Supervisor reports to the superintendent operations (Support) and has the follosing duties and responsibilities:

a. Assures that mach applicant has the knowledge and shills to competently perform the assigned position,

b. Monitors on-the-job-training (OJT) performance and operations Department training needs,

c. Primarily and routinely interfaces with the Training Department,

d. Maintair.s Training Qualification Checklist and OJT docurant ,

e. Obtains and distributes training material,

f. Attends training course IN-001, " Instructor Development Program" within one year of being appointed to the position,

g. Establishes and maintains a list of approved operations Department OJT Trainers / Evaluators,

h. Serves on tbG operations Training Committee, i.

Coordinates anc schedules evaluations and training,

j. Performs evaluations and training, k.

Identities area of candidate's deficiencies and provides feedback to Training and operations management.

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2.14- RADWASTE SUPERVISOR The Radwaste Supervisor reports to the Superintendent Operations-(Support). He has the following duties and responsibilities:

a. Plans, directs, and supervises Operations Department liquid and gaseous radioactive vastea processing, and coordinates these activities with other plant departments es necessary, b.- Con *: cts routine administration and scheduling for radwasta personnel, '

c.. Advises the Training Dephrtment on requirements for developing tad conducting training of radwaste personnel,

d. -Ensures liquid and gaseous radwaste operations are conducted in accordance with state and federal regulations, and approved procedures,

e. Tracks and' trends water usage in the plant, and

~ coordinates watar management activities plant wide to ensure efficient and safe operations.

2.'15 RADWASTE FOREMAN The Radwaste Foreman reports to the Radwaste Supervisor. EHe hasfthe following duties and responsibilities::

a. Directs the activities of the Radwarte Operators,.

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b. Coordinates and schedulas radvaste activities,

- c .-- Reviews Radwaste Operator logs,

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Initiatee corrective actions for out-of-limit

- conditions and-notifies the Radwaste Supervisor '

- and the USS,;

~ e. :Coordinatesiand 4.chedulesLchemistry, Health

-Physics 1and Maintenance support f.- Conducts the.Radwaste Operator Qualification l

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VEGP 10000-C 21 13 of 29 3.0 EEZFT. OPERATIONS 3 .1 - SHIFT COMPLEMENT The Shift Superintendent (SS) shall ensure that the-operating shift is properly manned, in accordance with Procedure 10003-C, " Manning The Shift".

3.2 SHIFT WORK HOURS 23.2. 1 . Shift Hours-The shifts will be conducted on a 24-hour clock system, using Central Standard Tina (or Central Daylight,

~ Savings Time). Specific shift sc.hedules will be posted by the-Superintendent Operations (Support).

3.2.2 overting '

overtime should not'be routinely scheduled to meet the shift crew staffing. requirements. In the event that overtine'must be used, the overtime restrictions of-Procedure:00005-C, " Overtime Authorization", will be followed.

3.2.3 Notification of Absences-Anyone expecting to be late or unable to rsport for .

shift ~ duty at the scheduled time whall, et the earliest possible' time, inform the Sh'ift Superintendent (SS) or

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The cc.is authorized to call out anyone required for the s.efe plant operation, per Plant Administrative -

Proceduree-00007-C, "Vogtle

Duty Manager / Response Team" and 00012-C, " Shift Manning Requirements".

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a. Be aware that the primary responsibility of the operating shift is to assure the safe operation of the plant under all conditions, b.

Protect plant personn61, the health and safety of the public and plant equipment,

c. Conduct plant operations in accordance with approved written procedures,

d. Be attentive to the condition of the plant at all times. They must be. alert to ensure that the plant is operating safely and take action to prevent any progress toward a condition that might be unsafe, I e. Pelievs and raspond to instrument indicacions until thuy are proven to be incorrect, l

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f. Not bypass, reset bypasses, defeat cafety systems or interlocks or remove category 1, 2, or 3 instrument channels from service, unless allowed to do so by an approved procedure.

3.3.1 Shift Conduct 3.3.1.1 Each usaber of 'it shift crew shall perform in a professional mahner. Potentially distracting activition shall ..ot be conducted in the Control Room area. Activities prohibited include loitering, listaaing to music, hoobies, non job-related reading material, and horseplay. The full focus of the shift complement's attention shall be the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

3.3.1.2 operations personnel on shift must be awara of and d responsible for the plant statue at all tintz. This includes supervisors being responsible for the performance of personnel assigned to their shift-who 3 could affect plant safety. 4 3.3.1.3 All Operations personnel on shift must be alert and remain within their work areas until properly relieved.

operators are responsible for monitoring the instrumentation and controls located within their work areas. They are responsible for taking timalv and proper actions to ensure safe operation of the facility. .

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VEGp 10000-C 21 15 of 29 3.3.1.4 Controls that directly affect the reactivity or power level of a reactor shall only be manipulated by licensed operators, except for training purposes.

3.3.1.5 Mechanisms and apparatus, other than controls, that may indirectly af fect the power level or reactivity of a reactor shall only be operated with the knowledge and prior consert of a licsased operator.

3.3.2 Abnormal Indications "be SS, USS, RO, and BOP have the authority and seJponsibility to perform the tasks necessary to limit plant operations or to shutdown the unit when such action is warranted by unit conditions or unusual circumstances. When analyzing such situations, shift operating personnel shall consider instrument readings and control indications to be true unless they are pr, ,n to be incorrect.

When abnormal indications oc. .r, operations personnel shall determine tha cause of the abnormal indication and initiate appropriate corrective action.

3.3.3 Instrument Setpoints shift operating personnel shall not manipulate instrument, control or alarm setpoints, other than those available on the control console or those normally required during routine operation. Setpoint changes shall be entered in the Unit control Log or the Shift Supsrvisor's Log.

Anyone performing a function that may affect a unit's operation or a Control Room indication shall notify the Control Room operators before initiating the function.

3.3.4 Control Room Access Control Room access shall be limited to official business only in accordance with Plant Administrative Procedure 00301-C, " Main Control Room Access And Personnel Conduct".

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VEGP 10000-C 21 16 of 29 3.3.5 Generator Load Changes Normally generator load changes will be made as requested by 'he c System optrator. If approved by the Shift Superintendant (SS), and if plant operating conditions and operational orders permit, the Reactor operator will comply with the request. The RO shall inform the USS when the requested load change is completed. Whenever plant conditions require a load change, the System operator shall be notified as soon as possible of the proposad load and rate of change.

Scheduled outage requests shall be initiated by the Manager operations and approved by the General Manager and System Operator prior to scheduled plant shutdown.

3.3.6 Centrol Room Housekeeping The Control Room will be maintained in a clean and crderly condition in the interest of safe and efficient operattor.s. Dusting and cleaning of control consoles, instrument panels, and computer consoles will be performed b; thift operating personnel.

3.3.7 Manual Operation of E? tor Operated Valvss Avoid overtravel. Some MOV's are adjusted to stop traveling open for less than 100% stroke due to pump or system flow restriction requirements.

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force during manual operation can damage the limitorque operator.

If manual seating or backseating is required, the associated handswitch shall be caation tagged to indicate that the valve has been manually operated.

Safety related Mov's which receive an actuation signal or are required to be repositioned to fulfill a safety related function shall be considered inoperable.

The valve shall be manually unseated and then stroked using the motor operator prior to returning the MOV to remote service or for the esso of safety related MOV's, declaring the MOV operable.

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_ 3 _. 4 NOTIFICATION REQU%REMENTS The Shift-Superintendent'(SS) is responsible for the notification of the NRC,-plant management and' staff in special situations.- Notifications' required during day shift,z Monday thrv Friday, should be to the Superintendent Unit-(Shift _ operations) and at other >

times _to the-operations Duty Manager and Vogtle Duty Manager, operations.

who may direct the SS to call the Manager 3.4.1  : Notification Of Duty Manager The SS shall-notify the operations-Duty Manager and the Vogtle Duty-Manager if the following occurs

a. Reportable Occurrences' requiring NRC red-phone notification'per Plant Administrative Procedura 5 00152-C, J " Federal And State Reporting Requirementaa ,

b.- _ conditions that require the use of Abnormal

• Operacing Procedares,

c. Unscheduled ~ entry into an LCO action statement with~16ss than or equaltto 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. Notification should also be:made_when abnormal conditions occur during scheduled L00 entries for surveillances, testing,4etc,

-d. Equipment failures thrf could necessitate a Lderate,_

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A-major-failure resulting in structural damage to company property,.

-f. Any serious personnel injury,

g. Any call-for offsite assistance, n.- 'A fire with' activation of the. plant fire team,

i. Serious-environmental problems, such as toxic-chemical, oil, orLhazardous waste spills, j.. Technical assistance or management direction is needed for Jesues of- reportability, operability, m

technical' specification compliance, Hor procedural adequacy.

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VEGP 10000-C 21 18 of 29 3.4.2 NRC Immediate Notification Events The Shift Superintendent (SS) is responsible for notification of the NRC Operations Center for prompt reportable occurrences in accordance with Plant Administrative Procedure 00152-C, " Federal And State Reporting Requirements".

3.5 SHIFT RELIEF AND EVOLUTION BRIEFINGS 3.5.1 Each shift relief shall be conducted in an orderly, professional manner in accordance with Procedure 10004-C, " Shift Relief". The SS may add to these minimum requirements as he sees fit.

3.5.2 Briefings shall be conducted for individuals involved in complex or unusual evolutions. The detail of the briefing is dependent on the degree of complexity, routineness, Ice;Lstics, or number of people involved.-

-3.5.3 The individual who is to perform an activity is responsible to adequately review its procedure, to fully understand what he is doing, and to be cognizant of all the. limitations and precautions and requirements.

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Evolutions ~ involving 'many individuals, especially from two or more departments or disciplines, may-require large' formal briefings cr pre-planning sessions. If the evolution is complex and involves close coordination, the briefing session should include:

a. A review of the appropriate sectione of the-procedure by key parties,

b. An examination of each individual's specific involvement and responsibility,

c. A discussion of expected results or performance,

d. A review of limitations, hold points,

e. A review of emergency action to be taken in contingencies, '

f. Checks to ensure that everyona understands the interface and communications required,

g. Ioentification of individual in charge of the evolution.

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-3.6- SHIFT RECORDS Shift records include logs, round sheets, check lists, recorder charts,- computer printouts and other c' ta generated during operations. .

3.6.1 Logs-l

a. Operations narrative -logs, round sheets, recorder charts and computer printouts shall be kept in accordance with the provisions of 10001-C, "Logkeeping",

b. - Where instrument numberr are provided in Rounds Sheets and Technical Spe.afication Surveillance

. Logs, it is not-intended to limit recording of the specified parameter from only the instrument number specified if an equivalent instrument is available which measures the same parameter.

3 .' 6 . 2 ~ Night' orders and Standing Orders-Nigi.k Orders and Standing Orders are issued in '

accordance with 10002-C, " Plant Operating Orders".

3.6.3 Reactor Trip Review The. shift Superintendent (SS) shall initiate review of reactor. trips in accordance1with 10006-C, " Reactor Trip ,

-Review". -.

3.7 . KEY CONTROL Keys required for plant operation are controlled in accordance;withL00038-C, " Plant Lock And Key Control".

'3.8 RADIOIDGICAL CONTROLS ~

'3.8.1 Each person on the plant staff is responsible to use proper radiological practices and. procedures.' Everyone

'must be' continuously _ aware of the radiological aspects of the-work he~is involved in-and take appropriate actions to minimize ex

! generation:and spread'posure and to control the.

of radioactive-contamination.

3.8.2- Referito 43007-C,-" Issuance, Use And Control Of Radiation-Work 1 Permit", for control of work inL radiation and high radiation areas.

.3.9 SAFETY CLEARANCE AND-TAGGING Clearance and tagging for-personnel and equipment-safety is. conducted-in;accordance with 00304-C, l; '* Equipment Clearance'!And Tagging".

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3.10 EQUIPMENT RETURN TO SERVICE Following maintenance on or modification to a system or component, Operations shall verify the operable cendition of that system or component. Verification may be by functionally testing or by surveillance terting. If the component or system is not covered by a surveillance procedurn and a special functional test is not performed, a return to service functional inspection should be performed. The inspection uhould address items such as the following:

a. Mechanical coupling,

b. Blind flanges installed / removed,

c. Electrical connections,

d. Area cleanliness,

e. Valvo alignment,

f. Proper lubrication,

g. System integrity,

h. Function of remotely operated valves.

3.11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CIARIFICATIONS 3.11.1 Technical Specification clarifications may be made using Figure 2 as follows:

a. Immediate Need The requestor will contact one of the below listed individuals:

(1)- Shift Superintendent, (2) Manager Operations, (3) .An Operations Superintendent.

The clarification will be given verbally, and may be followed up by the clarifier with a written request form.

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b. Normal Need The requestor fills in the first two portions of the request form and forwards it to the Manager

. Operations.

After clarification is made, review and concurrence is obtained-from Technical Support Manager, after which final approval is obtained from Manager Operations. The clarification is numbered (year-sequential number) , " controlled copies" made for the Technical Specification Clarification the office of Book (s) in theOperations, the Manager Control Room andarea the and original sent to Document Control. Information copies will be distributed to:

(1) Technical Support Manager, (2) Engineering Support Manager, (3) Plant Training & Emergency Preparedness Manager, (4) Operations Reading Book, (5) HP & Chemistry MPnager, (6) Manager Licensing,

c. Review A periodic review of the Technical Specification Clarification Book will be conducted by the operations Manager or his designee.- This review is to verify apprepriateness and applicability,

d. Deletion When longer itvalid, is determined a Tech. Spec.that aclarification clarification is no

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Manager operations for approval. The completed l Figure 3 will be maintained as in b. above.-

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4 '. 0 PLANT OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.1 a PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE 4.1.1 operating personnel will follow approved plant procedures as directed by 00054-C, " Rules For Performing _ Procedures".-  !

4.1.2 In emergencies,- Operations personnel are directed to l take such action as is necessary to minimize personnel

' injury and' damage to the plant; to return the plant to a stable, safe condition; and to protect the health and safety of the general public and personnel on site.

4.1.3 In emergencies,_ personnel may take reasonable action

' _that departs from a license condition or a Technical specification _when tl.is action is immediately needed to protect-the public health and safety and-no action consistent with license conditions and Technical

specifications that can: provide adequate.or equivalent protection is immediately apparent.

4.1.4 personnel action permitted by Paragraph 4.1.3 shall be -t approved,-as a minimum, by-a licensed Senior Reactor operator prior to taking the action..

4.2 PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTATION 4.2.1 - Procedures for other than' simple, frequently performed Loperations:shall?be foilowed' step-by-step.with>the-procedure present.- Many procedures will' require -

signoffa . Routine procedural actions-that arei frequently performed may not necessftate' the presence -

of a procedure. If the operator;is not: completely familiar with the, procedural action to be performed, the procedure must be present. Immediate operator

. actions of emergency procedures shall be committed to

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4.2.2 Independent Verifications required by procedures which-do not-have signoff~ spaces shall-beidocumented;using' 11879-C, "Indapendent. Verification Documentation Log

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4.2.3 _If -an evolution is suspended for an e:rtended period of time,_ reverification of prerequisites and necessary applicaole system alignments is required.

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.4.3 SYSTEM: LINEUPS AND SYSTEM STATUS FILE -

System lineups establish and confirm the status of equipment and systems. The current lineup for each system ~is maintained in a-system status file. The file contains'the most recent complete-lineup-and those

-partial lineups. performed subsequently which collectively reflect-the current status of the entire ,

system.'

4.3.1 Complete. system lineups are performed as directed in unit operating procwdures. Partial. lineups are '

performed.on portions of systems inside clearance boundaries,'atter clearances are released; when-directed by the shift supervisor. Partial lineups are also performed on portions of systems affected by-procedure revisions when. directed by an operations Superintendent. Complete or partial lineups may-be performed when directed.by the Uss.

L4.3.2 Each system lineup will:be performedLat least every-30

' months. =The operations. Manager or his designee will -

designate. system lineups that will be performed prior to' unit startup following. cold shutdown. Any.

- exceptions to this policy will.be approved by the Assistant General Manager _- operations.

4.3.3 Lineups lshould be performed _in sequence-identified in-

-Lineup-procedure:unless_otherwise. directed:by the USE...

4.3.~4 The' operator shall-compare theLposition of the- '

- component with ._the: condition : required on the alignment, and initial in the_ spaces'provided.-. Report components found not to beein;the required position to the-USS:for-evaluatica prior to repositioning.to the. condition '

-required.-

1-4.3.5 A control valve condition is verified to be AVAILABLE by ensuring that power or air,:as appropriate,-is available-to the valve operator and that no physical.

obstructions-that could prevent operation are apparent.

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-requiredishall-be nottd on1the comments section of each alignment procedure and the reason for the exception.

shall,be entered.

4.3.7 While performing lineups,-the operator should compare

--the component tag with the alignment procedure component I.L._and-description. Discrepancies should

-be noted on the: comments- section of the alignment procedure..

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VEGP 10000-C 21 24 of 29 4.3 E Independent position verification shall be performed in accordance with 00308-C, " Independent Verification Policy" and Sub-subsection 4.2.2.

4.3.9 The USS or SSS shall review the completed system 31neup for completeness and to ensure exce warrant further corrective action. ptions do not lineup The original la placed in the system status file. Superseded lineups are forwarded to Document control. Care must 1 be taken when removing lineups from the file to ensure that the file reflects the current status of the systems (e.g., partial lineups can supersede only partial lineups on the same components; partial lineups etn only supersede complete linaups if, collectively, they coustitute a complete lineup.) 3 4.4  !

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4.4.1 Operacier.s Surveillance Tests 4.s.l.1 The Operations Department shall perform, document and review operations surveiAlance tests. ,

1 4.4.1.3 The apprcv61 of the USS shall be obtained before steeting each surveillance test. The operator performing the test shall record information as required by.the test procedure and initial each step as it is completed. He shall sign and date the procedure upon completion of the test. If a step is not completed the explanation shall be recorded on the procedure. If a test does not meet the specified acceptance criteria, the USS shall be notified and corrective action initiated. -

4.4.1.3 The Shift Superintendent (SS) or USS shall review all operations surveillance tests performed on his shift fcx completeness and accuracy. He shall indicate his review by signing and dating the procedure in the appropriate space.

4.4.1.4 Refer to 00404-C, " Surveillance Test Program" for method of tracking Tech. Spec. surveillance tests during normal conditions.

4.4.2 Special Condition or Off-Normal Surveillance Requirements The USS shall ensure 14915-1/2, "Special Condition Surveillance Logs" is or has been initiated as required to comply with Technical Specifications in conditional or off-normal situations.

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> 4. 4 ' 3 The Uss shall. ensure 14000-1/2 " Operations shift &

iDaily Surveillance Logs" surveillances are started within.2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> af shift turr.over and worked to

-completion, provided circumstancas warrant. .

5.0 REFERENCES

5.1' - =FSAR - Chapter 13 - I 1

5.2 VEGP Technical Specifications

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PROCEDURES 5.3.1 00001-C,;' " Plant organizations-Managerial Staff Responsibilities And Authority" T

5.3.2 00005-C, -" overtime Authorization" '

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5.-3.3 00007-C,:- "Vogtle; Duty _ Manager / Response Team" i

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, 5.3.4 00008-C, . Plant-14ck And-Key Control" p- p , .

5.3.5 00012-C, "snitt Manning Requirener.ts"

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0005 2 -C , --- " Temporary Changes To Procedursa" 5.3.7- '00054-C,.--" Rules For-Performing Procedures" ^

s -5.3.8 100153-C, '" Federal.And: State Reporting Requirements" e -

.: 5. f. 9 1 ;00301 4 , "

- Main. Control Room Access And' Personnel

-Conduct"

5.3.10 00304-Cj " Equipment Clearance.And Tagging"-

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.5.3~.11: - 00306-C, " Temporary. Jumper And Lifted Wire Control" 5.3.12- ;00308-C, + Independent Verification Policy" s5.3.13 00404-C, . " Surveillance: Test Program"

' 5.3.14 .10001-C,, "Logkeeping" .

L i5.3.15 -10002-C,1 " Plant-Operating Orders" 5!3~16-_ . 10003-C, " Manning The=Shitt" J<o 5.3.17 10004-C, " Shift Relief" 5.3.181 .10006-C, - " Reactor Trip Review" 5.3.19'. 110017-C, " Operations. Reading Book" g

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PIANT VOGTLE UNITS- 1: & 2  :

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