ML20137T593
| ML20137T593 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 04/04/1997 |
| From: | Reyes L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Sumner H SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20137T599 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9704160128 | |
| Download: ML20137T593 (6) | |
See also: IR 05000321/1997099
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. H. L. Sumner, Jr.
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SUBJECT:
SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP)
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(INSPECTION REPORT NOS. 50-321/97-99 AND 50-366/97-99)
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Dear Mr. Sumner:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has com)leted the Systematic
Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) for Plant iatch.
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assessed for the period of May 28, 1995, through February 22, 1997.
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results of the assessment are documented in the enclosed SALP report which
will be discussed with you at a public meeting at the Hatch site on April 22,
1997, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT),
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Hatch Nuclear Plant's (HNP) performance was assessed in four functional areas-
Plant Operations, Maintenance Engineering, and Plant Support.
Performance in
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Engineering remained superior.
Performance in Operations improved to_a
superior level.
Performance in Plant Support and Maintenance remained good.
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management decisions, and strong operator knowledge and ability, as
Plant Operations' performance was characterized by conservative plant
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demonstrated by effective response to plant transients and proper
implementation of startups and shutdowns.
Safety Audit and Engineering Review
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group audits were thorough, critical, and contained findings which improved
the safe operation of the_ plant.
Procedure adherence, especially by non-
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licensed operators, is an area that needs your continued attention.
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Maintenance activities were well planned and controlled; surveillance and
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in-service inspection and testing programs continued to be effectively
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implemented,
Changes implemented in the maintenance organization to create a
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performance team concept were effective and adequately controlled.
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transients caused by equipment problems, personnel errors, missed surveillance
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tests, and foreign material exclusion detracted from obtaining a higher
category rating.
In addition, oversight of contractor activities remained a
challenge.
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The Engineering functional area continued to be characterized by superior
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performance.
Previously identified strengths of strong management involvement
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and oversight, a well qualified staff at both the site and corporate office,
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and performance initiatives have been maintained.
Licensing submittals were
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of high quality. The quality and effectiveness of major modifications, as
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well as licensee root cause analyses, continued to improve.
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Plant Support sustained its past good performance.
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activities remained very strong.
Contamination control continued to be a
challenge. The emergency preparedness program was effective in maintaining
site readiness: however, accuracy and timeliness of classification of events
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and off-site emergency communications remained a challenge.
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although self- assessments and critiques were good, followup corrective actions
were not always effective.
Fire protection activities continued to be good,
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with the exception of implementation of fire watches.
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Improvements were made during this SLP period with the self-assessment
programs for the station and the corrective actions taken in followup to
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issues raised at other facilities.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of
this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Should you have any questions or comments, I would be pleased to discuss them
with you.
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Sincerely.
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(Original signed by Lu % A. Reyes)
Luis A. Reyes
Regional Administrator
Docket Nos.:
50-321. 50-366
License Nos.:
Enclosure:
SALP Report 50-321/97-99 and 50-366/97-99
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J. D. Woodard
Executive Vice President
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company Inc.
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P.O. Box 1295
Birmingham, AL 35201-1295
P. W. Wells
General Manager, Plant Hatch
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
11030 Hatch Parkway North
Baxley, GA 31513
D. M. Crowe
Manager Licensing. Hatch
Southern Nuclear Operating Company Inc.
P. O. Box 1295
Birmingham, AL 35201-1295
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Ernest L. Blake. Esq.
Shaw, Pittman. Potts and
Trowbridge
2300 N Street, NW
Washington, D. C.
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Charles H. Badger
Office of Planning and Budget
Room 610
270 Washington Street SW
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Atlanta, GA 30334
Harold Reheis. Director
Department of Natural Resources
205 Butler Street, SE. Suite 1252
Atlanta, GA 30334
Thomas Hill. Manager
Radioactive Materials Program
Department of Natural Resources
4244 International Parkway
Suite 114
Atlanta, GA 30354
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Chairman
Appling County Commissioners
County Courthouse
Baxley, GA 31513
Thomas P. Mozingo
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Manager of Nuclear Operations
Oglethor)e Power Corporation
2100 E.
Exchange Place
Tucker. GA 30085-1349
Charles A. Patrizia, Esq.
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Paul. Hastings. Janofsky & Walker
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Washington, D. C.
20004-9500
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700 Galleila Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339-5957
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Baxley, GA 3I513
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