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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEAR05000482/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl 05000482/LER-1994-014, Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl ML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20217A4881999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Plant Data Point Library,Iaw 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.ERDS Point Affected Is RDS0001 ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20212G1681999-09-24024 September 1999 Notifies NRC of Change in Status of Licensed Individual at Plant,Per 10CFR50.74.RL Acree Holds License OP-42654 at Plant,But Has Been Permanently Reassigned from Position for Which Plant Has Certified Need for RO License ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations 05000482/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I1999-09-17017 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I 05000482/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-09-16016 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions 05000482/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20212C9211999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards NRC Form 536, Operating Licensing Examination Data, in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03 ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented 05000482/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER1999-09-10010 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements 05000482/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER1999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER ML20211M7151999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Wolf Creek Generating Station Data Point Library.Emergency Response Data Sys Points Affected Are EJL0007 & EJL0008 ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211K8301999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards marked-up TS Page Deleting Inequality Signs from Trip Setpoints in SR 3.3.5.3 & Reflecting Info on Calibr Tolerance Band,Per 990708 Application to Amend License NPF-42 ML20211K1941999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Rev 31 to WCGS Physical Security Plan,Safeguards Contingency Plan & Training & Qualification Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20210U9751999-08-13013 August 1999 Informs That Licensee Identified That Answer Key for One Question on 990720 Written Exam & Event Classification for on Job Performance Measure Required Mod.Description & Justification for Proposed Mod,Including Technical Ref,Encl ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210R5621999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Revised Repts for Apr,May & June 1999,correcting Number of Hours Reactor Critical,Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210N0061999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990401 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of SR Motor-Operated Gate Valves ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210H2551999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides 180-day Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear-Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210J1371999-07-29029 July 1999 Requests NRC Approval of Methodology for Determining RCS Pressure & Temp & Overpressure Mitigation Sys PORV Limits. Attachment I Provides Proposed Changes to Improved TS ML20210F5931999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Rept for Wcnoc,Per 10CFR26.71(d).Rept Covers Period of 990101- 0630 ML20210F5881999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operator Reactor Licensing Action Estimates, ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209H0441999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990326 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Summary of Util Commitments Provided in Attachment 2 ML20209H0751999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Max Dependable Capacity Has Been Updated from 1163 to 1170,as Determined by Calculations Based on Capacity Test Results of July 1998 ML20209G9871999-07-14014 July 1999 Informs of Changes Affecting Wolf Creek Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Provides Description of Changes & Justification for Changes ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20209E0611999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards Addl Pages to Rev 12 of USAR & Commitment Changes, Inadvertently Omitted from 990311 Submittal ML20196K8231999-07-0606 July 1999 Submits Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc Ltr Pursuant to Commission Direction in Memo & Order CLI-99-19.Addresses Disposition of Existing Antitrust Conditions Attached to License for Wolf Creek Unit 1 Re Proposed License Transfer ML20209C6031999-07-0606 July 1999 Provides Applicants View as Result of 990618 Memo & Order Directing Parties to Address Proper Disposition of Existing Antitrust License Condition Attached to OL for Facility Due to Planned Changes in Ownership of Facility.With Svc List ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209B7131999-07-0101 July 1999 Submits Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 98-01, Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps. Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness Was Requested by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20209B5151999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs That Util Completed Analyses & Modifications to Address Items Discussed in GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design-Basis Accident Conditions 1999-09-03
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MONTHYEAR05000482/LER-1994-014, Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl 05000482/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20217A4881999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Plant Data Point Library,Iaw 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.ERDS Point Affected Is RDS0001 ML20212G1681999-09-24024 September 1999 Notifies NRC of Change in Status of Licensed Individual at Plant,Per 10CFR50.74.RL Acree Holds License OP-42654 at Plant,But Has Been Permanently Reassigned from Position for Which Plant Has Certified Need for RO License 05000482/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I1999-09-17017 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I 05000482/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-09-16016 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util 05000482/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20212C9211999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards NRC Form 536, Operating Licensing Examination Data, in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03 05000482/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER1999-09-10010 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER 05000482/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER1999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER ML20211M7151999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Wolf Creek Generating Station Data Point Library.Emergency Response Data Sys Points Affected Are EJL0007 & EJL0008 ML20211K8301999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards marked-up TS Page Deleting Inequality Signs from Trip Setpoints in SR 3.3.5.3 & Reflecting Info on Calibr Tolerance Band,Per 990708 Application to Amend License NPF-42 ML20211K1941999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Rev 31 to WCGS Physical Security Plan,Safeguards Contingency Plan & Training & Qualification Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20210U9751999-08-13013 August 1999 Informs That Licensee Identified That Answer Key for One Question on 990720 Written Exam & Event Classification for on Job Performance Measure Required Mod.Description & Justification for Proposed Mod,Including Technical Ref,Encl ML20210R5621999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Revised Repts for Apr,May & June 1999,correcting Number of Hours Reactor Critical,Encl ML20210N0061999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990401 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of SR Motor-Operated Gate Valves ML20210J1371999-07-29029 July 1999 Requests NRC Approval of Methodology for Determining RCS Pressure & Temp & Overpressure Mitigation Sys PORV Limits. Attachment I Provides Proposed Changes to Improved TS ML20210H2551999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides 180-day Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear-Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210F5931999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Rept for Wcnoc,Per 10CFR26.71(d).Rept Covers Period of 990101- 0630 ML20210F5881999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operator Reactor Licensing Action Estimates, ML20209G9871999-07-14014 July 1999 Informs of Changes Affecting Wolf Creek Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Provides Description of Changes & Justification for Changes ML20209H0441999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990326 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Summary of Util Commitments Provided in Attachment 2 ML20209H0751999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Max Dependable Capacity Has Been Updated from 1163 to 1170,as Determined by Calculations Based on Capacity Test Results of July 1998 ML20209E0611999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards Addl Pages to Rev 12 of USAR & Commitment Changes, Inadvertently Omitted from 990311 Submittal ML20209C6031999-07-0606 July 1999 Provides Applicants View as Result of 990618 Memo & Order Directing Parties to Address Proper Disposition of Existing Antitrust License Condition Attached to OL for Facility Due to Planned Changes in Ownership of Facility.With Svc List ML20196K8231999-07-0606 July 1999 Submits Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc Ltr Pursuant to Commission Direction in Memo & Order CLI-99-19.Addresses Disposition of Existing Antitrust Conditions Attached to License for Wolf Creek Unit 1 Re Proposed License Transfer ML20209B7131999-07-0101 July 1999 Submits Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 98-01, Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps. Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness Was Requested by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20209B5151999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs That Util Completed Analyses & Modifications to Address Items Discussed in GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design-Basis Accident Conditions ML20196G9681999-06-22022 June 1999 Informs NRC That BC Ryan Will Be Leaving Ks State Univ for Position with Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp,Effective 990701 05000482/LER-1999-007, Forwards LER 99-007-00,re Condition in Which Wolf Creek Generating Station TS 3.3.2 Was Not Met.Commitments Made by Util Also Encl1999-06-18018 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-007-00,re Condition in Which Wolf Creek Generating Station TS 3.3.2 Was Not Met.Commitments Made by Util Also Encl ML20196A0251999-06-17017 June 1999 Requests That Written Exams for Reactor Operator & SRO for Plant Be Administered Beginning Wk of 990719 & Followed by Operating Exam During Wk of 990726 to Personnel Listed in Attachment.Proprietary Info Encl.Proprietary Info Withheld ML20195K0641999-06-15015 June 1999 Forwards MOR for May 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station & Corrected Page 2 of 2 of Apr 1999 Mor,Adding That Unit Entered Intomode 5 for Restart During Month of Apr & Correcting Shutdown Duration Hours from 672 to 671 ML20195G4391999-06-11011 June 1999 Provides Details for Missed Rept Re 10CFR50.46 Thirty Day Rept of ECCS Model Revs.Attachment I Provides Summary of Commitments Made in Submittal 05000482/LER-1999-005, Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Esfa.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-06-11011 June 1999 Forwards LER 99-005-00,re Esfa.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl 05000482/LER-1997-027, Forwards LER 97-027-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS 4.3.3.5.2.Encl 1 Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-06-0404 June 1999 Forwards LER 97-027-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS 4.3.3.5.2.Encl 1 Identifies Actions Committed to by Util ML20195B9811999-05-26026 May 1999 Forwards 1998 Annual Repts for Ks Electric Power Cooperative Inc,Ks City Power & Light Co & Western Resources,Inc, Including Wholly Owned Subsidiary Kg&E Co ML20196L3361999-05-18018 May 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Cycle 11 COLR for WCGS, IAW TS Section 6.9.1.9 05000482/LER-1999-004, Forwards LER 99-004-00 Re Failure to Maintain Containment Closure During Fuel Movement as Required by TS 3.9.4.c. Attachment I to Ltr Identifies Actions Committed to by Plant in Encl LER1999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-004-00 Re Failure to Maintain Containment Closure During Fuel Movement as Required by TS 3.9.4.c. Attachment I to Ltr Identifies Actions Committed to by Plant in Encl LER ML20206Q8141999-05-11011 May 1999 Requests NRC Work with Industry to Resolve Generic Changes to Allow Permanent Change to TSs Prior to June 2000.Encl Provides TS Limited Duration Action Statement Until 990930 05000482/LER-1999-003, Forwards LER 99-003-00,re Failure to Perform TS SR 4.9.2.c Prior to Entering Mode 6.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards LER 99-003-00,re Failure to Perform TS SR 4.9.2.c Prior to Entering Mode 6.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20206K5141999-05-0707 May 1999 Provides Info Re Number of Tubes Plugged in Each Sg,As Required by TS 4.4.5.5.ISI of SGs B & C Completed on 990424,resulting in Mechanical Plugging of One Tube in SG B & Five Tubes in SG C ML20206J0711999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums for Owners of Wolf Creek Generating Station,As Required by 10CFR140.21 ML20206D9551999-04-29029 April 1999 Forwards 1999 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Rept 22, for Reporting Period Jan-Dec 1998,per Section 6.9.1.7 of WCGS Ts.Attachment to Ltr Identifies Commitments Resulting from Correspondence ML20206C7321999-04-22022 April 1999 Provides Notification of Changes at WCGS Affecting Plant Physical Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Identified in Attachment I Will Be Incorporated Into Plan by 990831. Commitments Made by Util Are Included in Attachment II ML20206B2051999-04-20020 April 1999 Forwards Revs to RERP Implementing Procedures,Including Rev 1 to EPP 06-001, CR Operations, Rev 1 to EPP 06-002, TSC Operations, Rev 3 to EPP 06-004, Public Info Organization & Rev 1 to EPP 06-005, Emergency.. ML20205L7431999-04-0606 April 1999 Confirms 990401 Telcon with NRC Re Late Payment Notice That Util Received for Invoice RL0295-99.Licensee Understands Invoice to Be Cancelled ML20205F1601999-03-30030 March 1999 Forwards Rept Re Status of Decommissioning Funding for WCGS, Per 10CFR50.75.Kansas Gas & Electric Co Decommissioning Trust Agreement,Encl ML20205K9481999-03-26026 March 1999 Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/98-05.Corrective Actions:Training Was Provided to Mrep Members Through Use of Contract Individual Experienced in Maint Rule Programs.Change to Commitment Date,Encl ML20196K7261999-03-26026 March 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of ITS & ITS Bases,As Committed in Licensee to Nrc.Summary of Editorial Corrections, Also Encl ML20205A1961999-03-25025 March 1999 Provides Suppl 2 to 970515 Application for Amend to License NPF-42,providing Changes to TS Based on 990310 & 19 Discussions with NRC Re Conversion to Improved TS 1999-09-03
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W$LF CREEK NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION l
Ned S. " Buzz" Cams Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer November 5, 1996 WM 96-0120 I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-137 l
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Letter dated September 23, 1996, from
- T. P. Gwynn, NRC, to N. S. Carns, WCNOC l
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Docket No. 50-482: Response to Notice of Violations 50-482/9614-01, -02, and -03 l
Gentlemen:
- This letter transmits Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation's (WCNOC) l response to Notice of Violations 50-482/9614-01, -02, and -03. The first violation concerns WCNOC's failure to have procedures appropriate to the circumstances. The second violation concerns WCNOC's failure to correctly utilize locking hasps. The third violation concerns WCNOC's failure to follow l established corrective action procedures. This response letter is being
- submitted after the thirty day due date with the concurrence of the Senior l Resident Inspector and Mr. D. Graves, NRC Regior, IV, per verbal discussion and telecon, with T. Damashek, WCNOC, on October 22, 1996, respectively.
l WCNOC's response to these violations a re in the attachment. If you have any l questions regarding this response, please contact me at (316) 364-8831, l
extension 4100, or Mr. Terry S. Morrill at extension 8707.
l Very truly yours, 1
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. Attachmsnt'to WM 96-0120 Paga l'of 9 Recly to Notice of Violations 50-482/9614-01, -02, and -03 t
Violation 50-482/9614-01: Failure to establish procedures appropriate to the circumstances.
'A. Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 requires, in part, that activities affecting quality shall be prescribed by documented instructions, procedures, and drawings appropriate to the circumstances ;
and shall be accomplished in accordance with these instructions, procedures, and drawings.
Contrary to the above, for work performed on July 31, 1996, licensee ;
l procedures were inappropriate to the circumstances in that they failed to control the planning of that work to specify criterion for when a ,
work planner could mark the permission to start block on a work package
'Not Applicable," and also permitted a single work package task to i require work on both trains of safety-related system. Consequently, i these programmatic deficiencies contributed to a work package being i worked in the field without permission to start from the shift ,
supervisor or central work authority per the approved schedule on Motor-Drive Auxiliary Feedwater Pump A, while Motor-Drive Auxiliary Feedwater Pump B was declared inoperable and removed from service for planned maintenance. j This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I) (482/9614-01."
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Admission of violation:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) acknowledges and agrees that a violation of Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 occurred on July l 31, 1996, when work control procedures inappropriately allowed work to commence without the shift supervisor's permission and allowed one work package task to perform work on both trains of a safety system. This event i l was discovered by WCNOC system engineering personnel during field inspections associated with the work activity.
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-Root Cause:
.Two root causes and several contributing factors for this event were identified. The root causes are:
- 1. Management failed to reinforce previously established requirements j' pertaining to separation of train related work.
i l 2. Inadequate placement of physical barrier - the sign placed on the door of the auxiliary feedwater pump room was intended to prevent exactly what i happened. Due primarily.to its pls. cement it was not effective.
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- 6. When work was approved to restart, all permissions to restart / start had to be re-authorized by the central work authority.
Additionally, the following corrective actions were implemented to control work on only the authorized train:
- 1. The daily risk awareness boards (which are posted at the plant entrance, work control center, and the control room) are prominently labeled with the l authorized train for work that day. Plant personnel have been trained as ;
to what the meaning is of this " authorized train" indication.
- 2. The authorized train is prominently discussed as the opening item in both .
the 0730 hour0.00845 days <br />0.203 hours <br />0.00121 weeks <br />2.77765e-4 months <br /> shift supervisor work meeting and the 0830 plant manager's meeting.
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- 3. The authorized train is prominently displayed on the work group bulletin board by color coded engraved signs. These signs are placed on the bulletin board in advance of the maintenance personnel reporting for work at the beginning of each workday.
- 4. The workers and the work week manager involved were counseled as to the
- proper procedures to follow to prevent cross-train work.
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- 5. Administrative Procedure AP 16C-003,
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" Work Package Task Planning," was revised. This revision clearly establish when the shift supervisor permission to start is required and to provide guidance on separate work package tasks for separate trains.
- 6. MIB-79 was revised to reflect the guidance placed in AP 16C-003.
- 7. Training was provided to the maintenance planning personnel to ensure they l are aware of the requirements concerning when to notify the shift supervisor prior to starting work. !
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l 8. The work planning requirements were revised, to ensure a clear description j i of the scope and the train involved are contained in the work package. j i
These requirements are part of the changes to AP 16C-003. The revision i ensures that modifications or corrective maintenance which affect both trains, will be implemented by separate work package tasks. !
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! 9. Training' was provided to all maintenance first line supervisors,
- I maintenance planners, and work week managers, in the requirements to ;
prevent cross-train work. -
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1 Management will provide communication of requirements and standards concerning }'
cross-train work to all personnel reporting to the chief operating of ficer.
This will be completed by November 15, 1996. +
! i Physical barriers intended to prevent work form being performed on opposite
, train equipment during LCos were assessed. These barriers will continue to be utilized where appropriate. They are adequate for use as an aid in reminding personnel of train work prohibitions, however, they are not the primary means to control cross-train work.
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- 1. Work instructions were inadequate. Though the work package contained instructions for work on both A and B trains, the " equipment listing" block of the work instructions only had room to list one train.
- 2. Scheduling was inadequate. Because the work package " equipment listing"
, block only referred to "B" train, the WCNOC Plan of the Day (POD), did not l make reference to "A" train work as scheduled work. Thus, improper train j work was scheduled.
- 3. Procedure guidance was inadequate. Guidance contained in Maintenance Information Bulletin (MIB-79) on when the shift supervisor's permission was required was weak and did not provide adequate instruction for the planner on when the shift supervisor permission to start block could be marked not
! applicable (N/A). In addition, this guidance was contained in a MIB and l would have been more appropriately placed in the procedure.
Corrective Steps Taken and Results Achieved:
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- The auxiliary feedwater system engineer immediately reported the concern to l the shift supervisor and the work control center. Subsequently the mechanical
! maintenance superintendent, the maintenance manager, and the plant manager ;
were briefed.
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system engineering met with the plant manager. The plant manager provided directions on long and short term actions.
All technical specification limiting condition for operation (LCO) work was immediately halted until the following actions were completed:
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- 1. All packages were reviewed to verify that no additional "A" train work was included.
- 2. The schedule for the "B" train was reviewed to determine if any other "A" train work was scheduled. No other "A" train work had been scheduled
- 3. An assessment of ongoing work was conducted to determine if any other cross train work had occurred. No other cross-train work had occurred.
- 4. A " Stand-down" meeting with all craft personnel from the maintenance
- organization was held to re-emphasize
- communications, self-checking, l questioning attitudes, attention to detail and the prohibition of opposite train work.
- 5. Walkdowns were conducted for the "A" train auxiliary feedwater system, emergency diesel generator system, and the essential service water system by operations personnel to verify that no other work had been conducted.
The "A" train was found to be satisfactory with no other work being performed on it during the period in question.
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l Violation 50-482/9614-02: Failure to correctly utilize locking hasps.
l " Technical Specification 6.8.1.a. states, in part, that written procedures
( shall be established and implemented covering the applicable procedures l' recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2.
l Regulatory Guide 1.33, Appendix A, Section 1.c. requires procedures for l equipment control (locking and tagging).
Administrative Procedure AP 21E-001, " Clearance Orders," Revision 3, Step 5.1.5, requires the 480 volt molded case motor control center breakers to be i physically impaired by a secured lock hasp when used as an isolation device for a clearance order prior to the acceptance of the clearance.
l Contrary to the above, on August 2, 1996, the electricians failed to install a secured lock hasp to 480 volt molded case Motor Control Center Breaker NG04DDF3 prior to maintenance technicians accepting the clearance.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I) (482/9614-02)."
Admission of violation:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) acknowledges and agrees that
- a violation of Technical Specification 6.8.1.a, Regulatory Guide 1.33, and Administrative Procedure (AP) 21E-001 occurred on August 2, 1996, when the electricians failed to utilize the required locking hasps. This event was discovered by WCNOC operation's personnel during normal building watch tours.
Reason for Violation Root Cause The root cause of this violation is cognitive personnel error, in that, the responsible electrical maintenance personnel failed to demonstrate and use adequate attention to detail /self checking t.echniques during the breaker verification process for clearance order 96-11'a7KJ.
Contributing Factor:
Form APF 21E-001-01, " Clearance Order,* did not contain a locking hasp installation signoff block that would remind the individual performing the verification that the hasp must be hung rior to accepting and signing the clearance order.
Corrective steps Taken and Results Achieved:
l IV.ediately upon discovery of the missing locking hasp the shift supervisor and supervising operator were notified.
The shift supervisor contacted electrical maintenance to re-verify breaker i NG04DDF3 was de-energized and ordered a locking hasp be immediately installed on the breaker.
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Performance improvement request 96-1942 was initiated to document the concern !
and 1ts root cause and the appropriate corrective actions.
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The appropriate disciplinary actions were implemented for the individuals who j failed to install and verify installation of the locking hasp.
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j individual's supervisor. This meeting - was held to reinforce the' COO's j l position on clearance order errors. i l f l Form APF 21E-001-01 was revised, by On The Spot Change 96-0790. This change f added a signoff block for the installation of the locking hasp. j i
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, Attaclim:nt to WM 96-0120 Pega 7 of 9 Violation 50-482/9614-03: Failure to follow established corrective action procedures.
" Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 requires, in part, that activities affecting quality shall be prescribed by documented instructions, procedures, and drawings appropriate to the circumstances and shall be accomplished in accordance with these instructions, procedures, and drawings.
Administrative Procedure AP 28A-001, " Performance Improvement Request,"
Revision 5, Step 5.1.3, requires personnel to immediately notify the duty shift supervisoc/ central work authority if a problem has the potential to affect plant operability.
Contrary to the above, on August 21, 1996, the shift supervisor was not informed after a maintenance engineer discovered that a safety-related switchgear breaker cubicle door to Breaker NB0114 opened when it was pushed by hand, bringing into question the corrective actions taken to address failed door latches repaired earlier in August 1996.
This is a Severity Level IV violation (Supplement I) (482/9614-03)."
Admission of Violation:
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) acknowledges and agrees that a violation of Criterion V of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and AP 28A-001 occurred on August 21, 1996, when the maintenance engineer discovered a latch for a safety-related breaker cubical failed to correctly restrain the cubical door and he did not immediately notify the appropriate WCNOC personnel.
Reason for Violation:
Root Cause:
The root cause of this violation is cognitive personnel error, in that, the responsible electrical maintenance personnel failed to comply with the requirements as established in Procedure AP 28A-001, " Performance Improvement Request."
Contributing Factor:
The failure on the part of management to enforce the fundamental company requirements, in such a manner as to ensure employee knowledge / understanding of programmatic requirements and promote modification of employee behavior.
Corrective Stoos Taken and Results Achieved:
Corrective Actions - For Latch Related Concerns-On August 22, 1996, the control room was notified of the condition observed on August 21, 1996.
On August 22, 1996, the failed latch was repaired.
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'Page 8 of 9 Action Requests 16912 and 16913 were initiated to place all 4160 volt safety-related switchgear doors in conformance with manufacture's design l
requirements. Additionally, the crimp nuts were adjusted on all doors as needed.
l Work packages 114777 and 114678, and MSR 960165 were implemented. These l packages reworked the cubicle door latches and replaced parts as needed, returning the doors to manufacture's design requirements.
Procedure MPE E009Q-01, "13.8kv and 4.16kv Switchgear Inspection and Test,"
was revised, on September 26, 1996. This revision added a requirement to I ensure door latch mechanisms will be inspected for proper function, during the routinely scheduled preventative maintenance activities. !
Corrective Actions - For Failure To Notify Control Room:
The activities associated with this event were discussed in a meeting with maintenance planners. This discussion included the need to prevent becoming "over" familiar with equipment, the need to notify the control room prior to and upon completion of any inspection, and to inform the control room of any unusual condition or change to plant equipment which may have been noted during the inspection.
The Plant Manager, on September 6, 1996, issued letter WO 96-126 to all site personnel. This letter was also included in the site weekly news-letter (called CURRENTS). This letter reiterated, to all site personnel, the importance/ requirement to notify the control room when any change of plant equipment is identified.
Training was held with all maintenance personnel to reiterate the management expectations initially conveyed by letter MD 96-0031. This training stressed the importance of notifying the control room when doing work on safety-related ,
equipment, to immediately notify the control room when a concern is safety-related equipment is identified, and/or to notify the control room when performing troubleshooting activities on safety-related equipment as proceduralized in AP 16 C-001. Further, this training reiterated the 5 importance of notifying the control room when all work activities are completed.
The planner involved in this event received disciplinary action.
To correct this and provide a basis for current and future behavioral modification needs, letter WM 96-0107, dated September 25, 1996, by the President and Chief Executive Officer, regarding fundamental company requirements. An example of these requirements, the relocation of a radiological barrier and posting by an unqualified individual, was provided in the letter. Corrective disciplinary action was also shared to emphasized the importance of these fundamental requirements. Administrative Policy, HR-160,
" Standards Of Conduct, Rules And Discipline," was recommended for review to l identify other personnel behaviors serious enough to warrant disciplinary action. This policy covers any conduct of WCNOC personnel and contractors l
that might have an adverse affect on the operation of this facility and its employees, or its relationship with the public. Communication between the managers, supervisors, and employees was encouraged to ensure questions were I
answered. To further convey the message contained in this letter a copy of the letter was published in CURRENTS.
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Full compliance with the above noted requirements has been obtained and all corrective actions to prevent recurrence have been completed.
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