ML20127G729

Forwards NRC SALP Repts 50-324/92-30 & 50-325/92-30 for 911103-921031

ML20127G729
Person / Time
Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	12/30/1992
From:	Ebneter S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
To:	Watson R CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
Shared Package
ML20127G733	List: IR 05000324/1992030 ML20127G729
References
NUDOCS 9301220057
Download: ML20127G729 (3)

See also: IR 05000324/1992030

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DEC 3 01992

Docket Nos. 50-325, 50-324 ]V

License Nos. DPR-71, DPR-62 f.p g{

Carolina Power and Light Company

ATIN: Mr. R. A. Watson

Senior Vice President

Nuclear Generation

P. O. Box 1551

Raleigh, NC 27602

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Gentlemen:

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-325/92-30 AND 50-324/92-30

The NRC Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) has been

completed for your Brunswick facility. The facility was evaluated for the

period November 3, 1991, through October 31, 1992. The results of the

evaluation are documented in the enclosed initial SALP Report. This report

will be discussed with you at a public meeting to be held at the Brunswick

Visitor's Center on January 14, 1993, at 1:00 p.m.

The performance of Brunswick was evaluated in the functional areas of plant

operations, radiological controls, maintenance / surveillance, emergency

preparedne u , security, engineering / technical support, and safety

assessmen . giality verification. The assessment indicates that overall

performance in the seven functional areas remaining unchanged from the

previous assessment period. Actually, the chronology of performance was one

of a continuing decline in operational performance, a plateau of shutdown

performance and a slow improvement in recovery of the units in the most recent

months.

The performance of Brunswick declined in the early portion of the assessment

period as demonstrated by equipment problems, inadequate work controls and

coor corrective actions. The mid-portion of the assessment period was

iaracterized by instability of the organization and lack of management

nvolvement in the resolution of problems. Some progress has been made in

these areas during the latter part of the assessment period and there are

indications of improvement in the corporate-to-station interface. Continued

attention at all levels of management is necessary to ensure accountability is

inculcated in the organization, management expectations and a safety attitude

is developed throughout the staff, and work processes are improved to provide

standards of quality that will result in consistency of plant operations.

Seme positive indications in the area of self-assessment were noted but these

were largely offset by ineffective management oversight of corrective actions

in response to assessment findings. The overall maintenance program continues

to be a major concern. Large backlogs, emerging work and ineffective work

control /verificatic' continue to impede progress in this area.

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Comments concerning our' evaluation of the performance of your Brunswick .

facility should be submitted to this office within 30 days following the date

of our meeting. These comments will be considered in the development of the

Final SALP Report. Your comments and a summary of our meeting will be issued

with tile Final SALP Report.'

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, we will be glad to

discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

Original signeo by:

Stewart D. Ebneter

Stewart D. Ebneter

Regional Administrator

Enclosure:

Initial SALP Report

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R. E. Morgan

Interim Plant Manager

Brunswick Nuclear Plant

P. O. Box 10429

Southport, NC 28461

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H. Ray Starling

Vice President - Legal Department

Carolina Power and Light Co.

P. O. Box 1551

-Raleigh, NC 27602 1

Kelly Holden

' Board of. Commissioners

P. O. Box 249

Bolivia, NC 28422

Chrys Baggett

State Clearinghouse

Budget and Management

116 West Jones Street

'Raleigh, NC . 27603

Dayne H. Brown, Director

Division of Radiation Protection-

. N. C. Department of Environment,

Health &. Natural Resources

P.-0. Box 27687

Raleigh, NC 27611-7687

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H. A.- Cole Document Control Desk

Special Deputy Attorney General H. Christensen,-RII:

State of North Carolina R. Lo, NRR.

P.-0. Box 629

Raleigh, NC 27602 NRC Resident Inspector

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Robert P. Gruber Star Route 1,-Box 208

Executive Director Southport, NC- 28461

Public Staff - NCUC

P. O. Box 29520 Chairman Selin

Raleigh, NC 27626-0520 K. C. Rogers, Commissioner i

J. R. Curtiss, Commissioner

Ms. Gayle B. Nichols F. J. Remick, Commissioner '

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Staff Counsel E. G. de Planque, Commissioner

SC Public Service Commission J. M. Taylor, E00

P. O. Box 11649 H. H. Sniezek, DED0

Columbia, SC 29211 L. R. Plisco, Regional Coordinator, EDO

T, E. Murley, NRR

S. Varga, NRR

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F. Allenspach, SALP Coordinator, NRR

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