ML20138G788
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| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 06/18/1996 |
| From: | Larry Nicholson NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| FOIA-96-351 NUDOCS 9701020264 | |
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June 18, 1996 MEMORANDUM T0:
Salem Assessment Panel Members rl f FROM:
Larry E. Nicholson, Chief Projects Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects i
SUBJECT:
SALEM ASSESSMENT PANEL (SAP) MEETING MINUTES Attached for your reference are the minutes from Salem Assessment Panel Meeting #96-05 held on May 29, 1996 and the Guidance for Salem Restart Action Plan Assessmcnts.
Docket Nos. 50-272/311 Attachments:
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SAP Meeting Minutes 2.
Guidance for Salem Restart Action Plan Assessments CC:
L. Nicholson, DRP C. Marschall, DRP S. Barber, DRP J. Stolz, NRR i
L. Olshan, NRR G. Kelly, DRS L
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i SALEM ASSESSMENT PANEL MEETING May 29, 1996 Meeting #96-05 SAP MEMBERS:
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L. Nicholson, DRP W. Kane, DRA C. Marschall, DRP R. Coo)er, DRP S. Barber, DRP T. Fisi, DRP
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J. Stolz, NRR J. Schoppy, DRP L. 01shan, NRR R. DePriest, DRP G. Kelly, DRS W. Ruland, DRS j
D. Limroth, DRS i
S. Barr, DRS j
N. Della Greca, DRS i
DISCUSSION:
The Salem Assessment Panel (SAP) met on May 29, 1996, from i
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Introduction of the SAP Action Item Matrix was done by Larry Nicnolson.
i The presentation informed the SAP that the purpose of the Matrix was to track actions that were assigned during the SAP meetings, to ensure that items were appropriately tracked and closed.
Each member of the SAP was asked to review the Matrix and provide comments to Robert DePriest by 6/10/96.(96-05-01) i OLD BUSINESS:
The SAP determined that an acknowledgement letter for CAL Item #1 would be sent out by 6/28/96, and this would be accomplished by Scott Barber.
6 This action is part of Action Item 96-04-01.
Larry Nicholsoa informed the SAP that he has acquired contractor support &<
from headquarters. The SAP discussed several possibilities as to how the contractors would be most efficiently used. The acquisition of the contractors closes 96-04-03.
NRR SAP representatives confirmed the receipt of the allegation list requested by 96-04-04.
Gene Kelly briefly discussed the results of the licensing basis team inspection. The ins >ection report will be out in the next feu weeks.
The performance of t1e inspection closes 96-05-05.
2 NEW BUSINESS:
The SAP was informed that the Layup inspection for Salem Unit 1 is scheduled to be performed on July 22, 1996. The inspector will incorporate lessons learned from IP3, into the inspection plan.
NRC inspection of Salem Restart plans was discussed by the SAP. The SAP determined that Scott Barber would track the inspections (96-05-02).
Individual inspections would be performed pending the licensees i
schedule.
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Larry Nicholson summarized the key points from the recent ED0/RA visit to the Island.
There was a major concern ever the need to conduct an extensive Integrated Test Program (ITP). Concern that extensive control mods will work, Stressed the importance of correcting long standing equipment e
issues (e.g. Station Air) 4 Asked if any restart activities were dropped during the trrnsition from Unit I to Unit 2.
ED0 stated that he would have to answer to the commission as to e
what assurance NRC has that the Salem sites are within their Licensing Basis.
EDO was pleased with the elements of change that were observed.
e The SAP determined that the ITP should be included in the Restart Action Plan (RAP) as a programmatic issue. Gene Kelly was tasked with developing an inspection plan to address the ITP, by 6/28/96.(96-05-03)
As a result of this decision Larry Nicholson was tasked to set up a meeting with Salem's Test Program manager to discuss the ITP by 6/7/96.
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Charlie Marschall was tasked to perform a review of the licensee restart items between Unit 1 and Unit 2 to determine if any items had begn overlooked. This action is to be completed by 6/28/96.(96-05-05)
SAP determined that only 1 public meeting will be held for the Salem RATI. The SAP determined the meeting would be held in Delaware based on the previous public meeting was held in New Jersey.
Scott Barber was tasked to revise the 0350 checklist and present the revision at the next SAP meeting (96-05-06). The revision is to inc1 including the Service Water system design &
the Licensing Basis requirement /FSAR discrepancies specifica ly
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The SAP briefly discussed the status of MRC closure and the rejection rate of packages being presented to the MRC. The SAP expressed concern regarding the number of packages that will be coming to the MRC and the amount of resources required to review these packages prior to restart.
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The SAP discussed how the upcoming inspections that will be reviewing J
closure of restart activities would be documented. The SAP determined i
that DRS and DRP reports would be separate to ensure timeliness and effectiveness. All reports will have DRP Branch Chief concurrence. The SAP determined that these inspection efforts could continue to provide feeders to the resident report or they can be developed into stand alone t
reports. Charlie Marschall requested that the residents be notified when a feeder would be provided to the resident report within an appropriate time frame.
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The SAP began the roundtable discussion with respect to the inspection i
plans being developed for inspecting the PSE&G RAP. The intent of the discussion was to ensure completeness and consistency when the inspections of the 9 RAP plans is completed. During this discussion it became apparent that the level of detail, and expectations of the purpose of the inspection between the owners of the individual plans differed.
To assist the owners that will inspect the PSE&G RAPS Randy Blough agreed to develop guidance for inspection / assessment of the PSE&G RAP -
(96-05-07). This was comaleted prior to the end of the SAP and the guidance is included in t1e minutes as Attachment 4 The SAP agreed that good communication between plan owners is crucial to 1
ensure that the appropriate overlap of issues are addressed, (i.e.
Operations RAP owner communicated to Training RAP owner to incorporate Operations department training issues in the Training RAP owners inspection plan).
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Larry Nicholson discussed where the SAP was in reference to the activities that the SAP is currently performing and activities that will 4
need to be accomplished prior to establishing the appropriate level of assurance the SAP will need to approve the restart of Salem Unit 2.
This discussion was centered around t!.e resource loading and if these resources are being used efficiently. Richard Cooper discussed the j.
potential of resource problems that could occur within the Region pending the status of the Millstone Units.
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resident inspectors. The issue is of concern to the SAP, however no resolution was made. The SAP agreed to continue to address this and i
other resource issues at a later date. Larry Nicholson was tasked to coordinate a discussion with NRR, DRP, and DRS to discuss how resources j
throughout the agency could be incorporated to assist in the Salem restart activities (96-05-08). The discussion is to be scheduled by j
6/7/96.
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The SAP discussed the 5/24/96 management meeting between PSE&G and NRC with respect to Salem's restart program and their progress. The SAP i
discussed Mr. Martin's points of interest, which included concerns with the ITP, chronic equipment problems, and the licensing basis teams l
inspection findings.
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The SAP discussed the disconnect between the work the licensee has left to accomplish and their schedule. The SAP has concerns that the licensee is being driven by schedule pressures, and with the potential I
impact these pressures could have on the activities being completed, i
The SAP also discussed the concern that the PSE&G Restart Schedule does i
not appear to incorporate any NRC activities.
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Larry Nicholson agreed to address the schedule and it's apparent lack of realism to PSE&G management in light of current MRC rejection rates, issues being raised by DRS & the residents, licensee identified issues, and issues raised by the licensing basis inspection.
l The SAP also decided that slips in the schedule and continued MRC package rejections should be addressed in Inspection Reports to j
establish a database.
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Gene Kelly summarized the issues that were encompassed in the TIA on the Fuel Handling Building Ventilation (FHBV) issues. The two concerns are as follows:
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Potential problems with the offsite dose calculations in the i
event of a fuel handling accident in the' fuel handling building.
The Region is requesting assistance from NRR to determine the validity of the issues and the subsequent actions needed to correct them.
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The SAP critiqued the 96-05 SAP meeting. The meeting was very informative for others that do not attend the SAP meetings on a regular basis. The time credibility of the agenda was mentioned, however it was agreed the SAP meetings are an open forum in which time restraints are j
breached to encourage full discussions on pertinent issues.
l The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm.
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Guidance (aroundrules) for Salem Restart Action Plan Assessments Review and assess the licensee's bases for concluding that the plan has been satisfactorily completed.
Verify on a sampling basis that the licensee has completed the actions as described in their plan -- sample the actions across each relevant problem statement.
Conduct observations, interviews, and other inspection activities to determine whether (1) the licensee actions have resulted in the expected performance i
improvements, (2) that the current performance level is acceptable, and (3) that the licensees ongoing measures in this area provide reasonable expectation of continued acceptable performance.
Each NRC " owner" of the review responsibility should have an assessment plan that meets the above groundrules and is tailored to that action plan.
Detailed assessment results will be published in NRC inspection reports.
Also, each NRC " owner" will provide a brief assessment summary (one page or' less) for eventual inclusion in the NRC's CAL closecut or restart letter.
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SAP MINUTE ISSUE AND DISTRIBUTION I
The following has been performed or is in process:
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Identifying files for the eight SAP meeting prior to NRC RAP issuance.
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Combining SAP meeting minutes into centralized file.
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Developing a cover letter and revising the minutes in a format publishable to the licensee.
The following approach was used during the review:
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Some of the minutes contained potentially inflammatory observations / comments. These were toned down; however, the underlying meaning was preserved.
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Some of the minuter contained commitments that were fulfilled, in part, but not in total. These were discussed among the affected individuals.
The primary focus was to restore the record to preserve its accuracy.
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The SAP should be prepared for questions / comments on minutes after they are published.
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GENERAL GUIDANCE ggDRIa1 Guidance l
The following general guidance applies to inspections perfomed at Salem Units l
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The facility has agreed to provide closecut packages for each l
technical / programmatic restart (Salem Restart Action Plan (RAP) Sections II and III). Confirm that these packages are complete for each item to be inspected. Your inspection should assess the quality of these closeout packages.
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Review the IFS lists for open items in your functional area. Develop your inspection plan to include these items. Coordinate with your functional area counterpart to ensure closure of all items in your area prior to restart.
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Review open allegations in your functional area. Develop your plan to include these items. Note that many allegations have concerns that cross into many functional areas. Focus on the oldest allegations first. Develop appropriate plans with others to closeout, then move onto any that are closable, even the most recent allegations. Use your assessment skills to determine whether they are substantiated or unsubstantiated. Remember, you can close out an allegation with i
violation, as well as with an unsubstantiated conclusion. All open allegations will have to be evaluated prior to restart. Safety significant issues will have to be resolved prior to restart.
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Review the enclosed management performance checklist. This list was derived from Section IV of the Salem RAP and is applicable to all Salem restart inspections. Observations should be made in as many of the areas as possible, such that, at the culmination of all restart inspections, the SAP can effectively assess management performance i
relative to safe restart and continued operation.
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ORP will assist, as necessary, to facilitate inspection preparation.
This may include coordination of planned inspections with other inspections, identifying key technical issues, assisting with IFS and allegation research to ensure inspection adequacy.
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Both units were shutdown in 1995 in response to e quipment problems. The NRC used this opportunity to confirm specific commitment between NRC and Public t
Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G). They are contained in a June 9, 1995 Confirmatory Action Letter (CAL). Shortly thereafter, we chartered the Salem Assessment Panel (SAP) to monitor licensee restart activities per NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 0350. Our program required the defining of key i
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2 issues that required NRC followup. Our february 23, 1996, restart plan lists 43 technical and 21 programmatic restart issues that must be independently inspected and evaluated by NRC. The plan also requires the evaluation of various management, corrective actions, and other programs and practices to assure the licensee's readiness for restart. These items will provide the focal point for NRC's activities at the Salem Facility. They will, in a large l
part, provide the basis for any future decisions to allow Sales restart. It is, therefore, imperative that each inspector at the facility understand and implement their responsibilities under this plan.
Individual inspectors are accountable for completion of the items assigned to them.
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SALEM GENERIC RESTART INSPECTION GUIDANCE l
Inspectors performing Salem restart inspections should make observations and/or findings that address, if appropriate, the generic items listed below.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Evaluate adequacy of the comprehensive corrective action plan Evaluato adequacy of the corrective action programs for specific root causes Assess control of corrective action item tracking Effective corrective actions for the conditions requiring the shutdown have been implemented Effective corrective actions for other significant problems have been imple e nted Adequacy of the corrective action verification process SELF-ASSESSMENT CAPA8ILITY Adequacy of licensee's startup self-assessment Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Program Adequacy of Industry Experience Review Program Adequacy of licensee's Independent Review Groups Adequacy of deficiency reporting system Staff willingness to raise concerns Effectiveness of PRA usage Adequacy of Commitment Tracking Program Utilization of external audits (i.e. INPO)
Quality and timeliness of 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73 Reports Effectiveness of Line Organization Self-Assessments MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT AND EFFECTIVENESS l
Management commitment to achieving improved performance Performance goals / expectations developed for the staff Goals / expectations communicated to the staff Resources available to management to achieve goals Qualification and training of management Management's commitment to procedure adherence Management involvement in self-assessment and independent self-assessment capability Effectiveness of management review committees Effectiveness of internal management meetings Management in-plant time Management's awareness of day-to-day operational concerns Ability to identify and prioritize significant issues Ability to coordinate resolution of oparability and other significant issues Ability to implement effective corrective actions l
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT Structure of the organization Ability to adequately staff the organization l
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Establishment 'of proper work environment Ability to foster teamwork among the staff i
Ability to resolve employee concerns j
Ability to provide engineering support Adequacy of plant administrative procedures l
Amount of contractor usage Adequacy of contractor oversight
~Information exchange with other utilities Participation'in industry groups i
Ability to function in the Emergency Response Organization j
Coordination with offsite emergency planning officials j
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Staff commitment to achieving improved performance Staff's safety consciousness Understanding of management's expectations / goals Understanding of plant issues and corrective actions Morale
' Structure of the organization Effect on the staff of-any reorganization Qualifications and training of the staff Staff's work environment Level of attention to detail Adequacy of staffing Off-hour plant staffing Staff overtime usage Amount of contractor usage Staff / contractor relationship Procedure usage / adherence ASSESSMENT 0F CORPORATE' SUPPORT Relationship between corporate and the plant staff Adequacy of the request for corporate services process
. Corporate understanding of plant issues Corporate staff in plant time Effectiveness of the corporate / plant interface meetings Adequacy of corporate representation at plant activities Adequacy of corporate engineering support Adequacy of corporate design changes Adequacy of licensing support OPERATOR ISSUES Licensed operator staffing meets requirements and licensee goals Level of formality in the control room Adequacy of requalification training j
. Adequacy of equipment operability determination training Adequacy of SRO command and control Control room / plant operator awareness of equipment status Adequacy of plant operating procedures j
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Log keeping practices ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL READINESS OF THE PLANT Operability of technical specifications systems Operability of required secondary and support systems Results of pre-startup testing i
Adequacy of system lineups Adequacy of surveillance tests / test program Significant hardware issues resolved Adequacy of the power ascension testing program Adequacy of plant maintenance program effectiveness Maintenance backlog managed and impact on operation assessed Adequacy of plant housekeeping and equipment storage Adequacy of onsite and offsite emergency preparedness ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Applicable license amendments have been issued Applicable exemptions have been granted Applicable reliefs have been granted Confirmatory Action Letter conditions have been satisfied Significant enforcement issues have been resolved Allegations have been appropriately addressed COORDINATION WITH INTERESTED AGENCIES / PARTIES Federal Emergency Management Agency Appropriate State and Local Officials Appropriate Public Interest Groups Local News Media l
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i AGENDA SALEM ASSESSMENT PANEL MEETING 96-05 l
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(# Review of Outstanding SAP Action Items, including rollout of new SAP action item tracking & cleanup of outstanding items.
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Overview of EDO/RA s te vis t.
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Roundtable discussion of inspections for PSE&G Restart Action Plans.
Purpose is to ensure completeness and consistency at inspecting each of the 9 action plans.
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NRC resource loading.
Are we making the best use of our resources?
What other options do we have to still accomplish the needed work? (Nicholson/All) 30 minutes 5.
Assessment of 5/24/96 Management Meeting. (All) 30 minutes 6.
CAL Closecut Strategy. (Barber) '15 minutes 7.
Critique (All) 10 minutes p
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The NRC restart items that warrant & SAP presentation.
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SAP members have been added to the distribution for all Salem inspection reports. (Nicholson)
Review of the NRC Inspector Followup System. (Barber) [
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NEW BUSINESS Management Meeting, May 16, ????pm (Nicholson) 5 b
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Salem Licensing Basis Conformance Team Inspectio (Barber & Kelly) 45 minutes 3
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Allegation Backlog Reduction. (Nicholson) 15 minutes 4.
Contract Negotiations. (Nicholson & Marschall) 10 minutes V
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason Chief Nuclear Officer & President Nuclear Business Unit Public Service Electric and Gas Company P. O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038
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NRC CLOSURE PLANS FOR ITEM 1 0F SALEM CONFIRMATORY ACTION LETTER 1-95-009
Dear Mr. Eliason:
This letter refers to item 1 of Confirmatory Action Letter (CAL) 1-95-009, dated June 9,1995, in which you committed to perform a special review of the circumstances and conditions that led to the June 1995 Salem Unit 2 trip. The NRC reviewed the Significant Event Response Team (SERT) report and the l
Licensee Event Report (LER) for the circumstances leading to, and causing the l
aforementioned reactor trip in NRC Inspection Report 50-272/95-21. Although we noted that LER was of good quality, we found it to be very narrow in scope.
o Conversely, we found the SERT to be broad and comprehensive, but not of the j
same high quality as the LER.
Thus, the NRC has concluded that neither the LER or the SERT were sufficient to satisy CAL Item #1. However, we did find j
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that the new Salem management team, functioning as the Corrective Action l
Review Board, successfully demonstrated the ability to perform critical self-l assessment and hold the Salem staff to high standards of performance. We also l
noted that the Salem Restart Plan contains actions intended to assure i
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discussed these concerns at length with Clay Warren, previous General Manager
- Salem Operations, and have conducted many deliberations within the Salem Assessment Panel on this matter.. Within the context of these discussions, we i
note that you intend that the completion of all nine of your Restart Plans i
will be the method by which you demonstrate that you adequately addressed CAL item #1. We find this approach acceptable.
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We will continue to pursue the aforementioned item and other issues through our planned inspection activities. Additionally, we intend to conduct a Readiness Assessment Team Inspection (RATI), just prior to restart, to independently confirm that your actions, collectively, have resulted in the I
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In summary, the NRC has found that your plans to address commitment 1 of the l
subject CAL are adequate. For record purposes, this item will be closed when the NRC accepts your actions for each of your nine restart plans.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Richard W. Cooper, II, Director Division of Reactor Projects i
Docket Nos. 50-272; 50-311 i
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L. Storz, Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations E. Simpson, Senior Vice President - Nuclear Engineering E. Salowitz, Director - Nuclear Business Support C. Schaefer, External Operations - Nuclear, Delmarva Power & Light Co.
R. Burricelli, Director - External Affairs D. Garchou, General Manager - Salem Operations M. Bezilla, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations J. Benjamin, Director - Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Review j
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F. Thomson, Manager, Licensing and Regulation l
R. Kankus, Joint Dwner Affairs A. Tapert, Program Administrator j
R. Fryling, Jr., Esquire M. Wetterhahn, Esquire P. MacFarland Goelz, Manager, Joint Generation j
Atlantic Electric i
Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate l
William Conklin, Public Safety Consultant, Lower Alloways Creek Township Public Service Commission of Maryland l
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Distribution:
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
Kay Gallagher, DRP l
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
D. Screnci, PA0 NRC Resident Inspector PUBLIC Distribution: (Via E-Mail)
L. 01shan, NRR W. Dean, OEDO J. Stolz, PDI-2, NRR M. Callahan, OCA Inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS) 1 i
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To receive e copy of tNo document,indcote in the bos: "C' = Copy without ettschment/ enclosure "E' = Copy with attachment / enclosure 1
"N" = No copy 0FFICE RI:DRP RI:DRP RI:DRP NAME SBarber LNicholson RCooper DATE 6/ /96 6/ /96 6/ /96 0FFICIAL RECORD COPY I
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