ML20136A283
| ML20136A283 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 05/15/2020 |
| From: | Alan Blamey NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB2 |
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| Download: ML20136A283 (24) | |
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VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT UNITS 1, 2, 3 and 4 2019 Annual Assessment Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) and Construction Reactor Oversight Process (cROP)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II May 20, 2020 ML20136A283
Meetings Purpose
Vogtle Generating Electric Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 performance from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Provide an overview on NRC inspection activities
NRC Resident Inspectors and Representatives are available for discussion, questions and answers
Agenda
Introduction
Resident Inspector Program (Operating and Construction)
Review of Reactor Oversight Process (ROP & cROP)
Discussion of Plant Performance Results (ROP & cROP)
Project Milestones and 2020 Inspections (cROP)
NRC Response to COVID-19
NRC Closing Remarks
NRC available to address public questions
NRC Mission Statement The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment.
STRATEGIC GOALS SAFETY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials
Region II ROP Organization (Units 1 & 2)
Laura A. Dudes Regional Administrator Joel Munday Deputy Regional Administrator Mark Franke Director, Division of Reactor Safety Andrew Pretzello Deputy Director Mark Miller Director, Division of Reactor Projects Christian Araguas Deputy Director Alan Blamey Branch Chief Inspectors Various Vogtle Resident Inspectors Gwynne Eatmon Chris Safouri Project Engineers Necota Staples Delza Mas
Resident Inspector Program Inspectors live in the community and work at the Nuclear Plants Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant activity
Resident Inspector Program Daily visits to control room and meetings with plant managers Prioritize inspections based on important plant activity
Resident Inspector Program Observe emergency exercises and provide support for any real emergencies or urgent issues
Resident Inspector Program Support NRC allegation process for plant employees and the public Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant management and operators
ROP Action Matrix Columns (Units 1 & 2)
Licensee
Response
Regulatory
Response
Degraded Performance Multiple/ Repetitive Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance Vogtle Units 1 and 2 - Regulatory Response Column (Column 2 of IMC 305) of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for 2019
Vogtle Units 1 & 2 Findings and Performance Indicators
Units 1 & 2: Column 2, Regulatory Response column; White NOV:
Incorrect calibration of Containment High Radiation Monitors
1 Green non-cited violation
All PIs were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)
2019 Annual Assessment Vogtle Units 3 & 4
Region II cROP Organization (Units 3 & 4)
Laura A. Dudes Regional Administrator Joel Munday Deputy Regional Administrator Marissa Bailey Director, Division of Construction Oversight Steven Rose Deputy Director Bradley Davis Branch Chief Vogtle Construction Resident and Regional Inspectors Vogtle Initial Test/
Operational Programs Resident Test Inspectors and Regional Inspectors Nicole Coovert Branch Chief
Construction Resident Inspector Program Inspectors live in the community and work at the nuclear plant construction site Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant construction and testing activities
Construction Resident Inspector Program Construction Inspections Initial Test Program Inspections Operational Programs Inspections
All ITAAC completed by licensee Finding all ITAAC are met Operation is authorized, and fuel load may commence ITAAC are no longer requirements for the plant Tech Specs and operating license conditions take over 10 CFR 52.103 Determination 16 52.103(g) finding Public Involvement Opportunity - when the Commission publishes notice of intended operation (no less than 180 days before scheduled fuel load), public has 60 days to submit hearing request on ITAAC. The 60-day window for hearing requests has closed.
cROP Action Matrix Columns (Units 3 & 4)
Licensee
Response
Regulatory
Response
Degraded Performance Multiple/ Repetitive Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance Vogtle Units 3 and 4 - Licensee Response Column (Exhibit 2, Column 1 of IMC 2505) of the NRCs cROP Action Matrix for 2019
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Findings and Assessment
Continue Baseline Inspections with Routine Inspector and Licensee Interactions
All Cornerstone Objectives were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)
3 Green non-cited violations (All ITAAC Findings)
One SL-IV Traditional Enforcement (Security-Related)
Status of Confirmatory Orders discussed in End of Cycle letter dated 3/3/2020 (See ML20063L605)
NRC Response to COVID-19 Mission Critical Functions Monitoring plant activities through inspections and oversight Maintaining emergency response capabilities with Regional Incident Response Center and Headquarters Risk-informing "eyes on" inspections through residents and regional inspections
NRC Response to COVID-19 Additional Actions Expanded use of telework where appropriate Dedicated Continuity of Operations Plan Coordinating actions with industry on best practices to minimize impacts
Getting in Touch with the NRC Website - www.nrc.gov Questions/Information -
OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417 Allegations 800-695-7403 Employment - 301-415-7400 or www.usajobs.gov
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Vogtle Units 1, 2, 3, & 4
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II May 20, 2020 End of Presentation