ML20138R937

Proposed Tech Spec Section 6, Administrative Controls, Reflecting Organizational Changes

ML20138R937
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Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	11/08/1985
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A retraining and replacement training program for the unit staff shall be maintaineo under the direction of the operations and Engineering Superintendent and shall meet or exceed the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.5 of ANSI N18.1-1971 and Appendix "A" of 10 CFR Part 55 and the supplemental requirements specified in Section A and C of Enclosure 1 of the Marcn 28, 1980 NRC letter to all licensees, and shall include familiari;:stion with relevant

~ industry operational experience identified by the ISEG.

6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT i

nd fa,$ neering l'Nedee) 6.5.0 The Manager3 rf S ^ m -

, _ .. Powerg is responsible for the safe [

operation of all TVA nuclear power plants. The functional organization for review and audit cognizance is shown on Figure 6.2-1.

6. 5. I PLANT OPERATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE (PORC)

FUNCTION 6.5.1.1 The PORC shall function to advise the Plant Manager matters related to nuclear safety.

'CCMPOSITICN 6.5.1.2 The PORC shall be composed of the:

Chairman: Plant bbnager Memoer: Operations Supervisor or Assistant Operations Supvr.

Memuer: Engineering Group Supervisor or Engr. Section Supvr.

Memuer: Maintenance Supervisor Member: Operations / Engineering Superintendent or Maintenance Superintendent Memoer: Health Physicist Member: Supervisor Quality Assurance 8511190276 851108 PDR P

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6. 5.1. 3 All alternate Temters shall be appointed in writing by the PORC Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as voting memoers in PORC activities at any one time.

MEETING FRE00ENCY

6. 5.1. 4 The PORC shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PORC Chairman or his designated alternate.

OUORUM

6. 5.1. 5 The minimum quorum of the PORC necessary for the performance of the PORC responsibility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications shall consist of the Chairman or his designated alternate and four memoers including alternates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

6. 5 l . 6 The PORC shall be responsible for:

a. Review of 1) all procedures required by Specification 6.8.1 and changes thereto, 2) all programs required by Specification 6.8.5, and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures or changes thereto as determined by the Plant stanager to af fect nuclear safety,

b. Review of all proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety,

c. Review of all proposed changes to Appendix "A" Technical Specifications.

d. Review of all proposed changes or modifications to unit systems or equipment that af fect nuclear safety.

e. Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evaluation and recommendations to prevent recurrence to the Site Director and to the II.mT 'om Nuclear Safety draffs kv'eQ $wd l

f. , Review all written reports requiring notiffeation to the Commission.

g.

Review of unit operations to detect potential nuclear safety hazards.

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n. Perrormance of special reviews, investigations or analyses anc reports thereon as reauested by the Plant Manager or the E!M Nuclear SafetyNev'oeW

":;f f. Board

i. Review of the Plant Physical Security Plan and implementing procedures

{ t a f f-and shall submit reccmmended changes to the 6hwe, Nuclear Safe

j. Review of the Site Radiological Emergency Plan and implementino procedures and shall submit recommended changes to the<hief; Nuclear Safety m ff , geyupy Boged, .

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k. Review of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports coveringevaluation,recommendatiqn[sanddispositionofthecorr action to prevent recurrence to t.Td irector, t'-lea" % C h i a im and to the St*f&.

M Nuclear Safety $tneul h0erk

1. Review of changes to the radwaste treatment systems,

m. Review of meeting minutes of the Radiological Assessment Review Committee (RARC).

AUTHORITY

6. 5.1. 7 The PORC shall: '

a. Recommend in writing to the Plant Manager approval or disapproval of items considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) above.

b. Render determinations in writing with regard to whether or not eacn item considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (e) above constitutes an unreviewed safety question.

c.

Providewrittennotificationwithin24hourspo h.

gite Director and the em+ci, Nucicar Safeb/ of disagreement l between the PORC and the Plant Manager .; hewever, the Plant Manager ,shall have responsibility for resolution of such disagreements pursuant to 6.1.1 above.

RECORDS 6.5.1.8 The PORC shall maintain written minutes of each PORC meeting that, at a minimum, document the results of all PORC activities performed under the responsibility and authority provisions of these tecnnical soecifications. -

Copies shall be provided to the Plant Manager and to the "tMs.f Nuclear Safety hfi, RfvivW 8e4rd MVlfW BCh80 S.S.2 NUCLEAR SAFETY h c  ;

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FUNCTICN NSRB 6.5.2.1 The psf shall function of designateu activities in thetoareas orovide of: independent review and audit cognizance l SEQUOYAH - UNIT 1 6- 9 J

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a. nuclear power' plant operations

b. nuclear engineering

c. chemistry and radiochemistry

d. metallurgy

'e. instrumentation and control

f. *adiological safety

g. mechanical and electrical engineering

h. quality assurance practices COMPOSITION 6.5.2.2 The NSRB shall be composed of at least five members, including the-Chairman. Members of the NSRB may be from th: O " ice cf o = , or other TVA organization or external to TVA. T.earaAf663mee ) WWear3 QUALIFICATIONS ghr}

' 6.5.2.3 The Chairman, members, and alternate members of the NSRB shall be appointed in writing by the Manager g Power and shall have an academic degree #

, in engineering or a physical science field, or the equivalent; and in addition, shall have a minimum of five years technical experience in one or more areas given in 6.5.2.1. No more than two alternates shall participate as voting members in NSRB activities at any one time.

CONSULTANTS 6.5.2.4 Consultants shall be utilized as determined by the NSRB Chairman to provide expert advice to the NSRB.

MEETlHG FREQUENCY 6.5.2.5 The NSRB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter during the initial year of unit operation following fuel loading and at least once per six months thereafter.

QUORUM

6. 5. 2. 6 The minimum quorum of the NSRB necessary for the performance of the NSRB review ano. audit functions of these technical specifications shall consist of more than half the NSR8 membership or at least 5 members, whichever is greater.

This quorum shall includt the Chairman or his appointed alternato and the NSRB members, including appointed alternate members, meeting the requirements of Specification 6.5.2.3. No more ,than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation of the unit.

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i ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS REVIEW 6.5.2.7 The NSRB shall review:

a.

The safety evaluations for 1) changes to procedures, equipment or systems and 2) tests or experiments completed unddr the provision of Section 50.59, 10 CFR, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question.

b.

Preposed changes, to procedures, equipment or systems which involve an unreviewed s:sfety question as defined in Section 50.59, 10 CFR.

c.

Proposeo tests or experiments which involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in Section 50.59, 10 CFR.

d.

Proposed changes to Technical Specifications or this Operating License.

e.

Violations of codes, regulations, orders, Technical Specifications, license requirements, or of internal procedures or instructions having nuclear safety significance.

f. Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from normal and expected performance of unit equipment that affect nuclear safety.

g. All written reports requiring notification to the Commission, y h.

All recognized indications of an unanticipated deficiency in some aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety.

i. Reports and meetings minutes of the PORC and the RARC.

AUDITS 6.5.2.8 Audits of unit activities shall be performed under the cognizance of the NSRB. These audits shall encompass:

a.

The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within the Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions at least once per 12 months.

b. The performance, training and qualifications of the entire unit staff at le pt once per 12 months.

c.

The results of actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in unit equipment, structures, systems or method of operation that affect nuclear safety at least once per 6 months, d.

The performance of act.ivities raquired by the Operational Quality Assurance Program to meet the criteria of Appendix "B", 10 CFR 50, at least once per 24 months.

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The leastSite onceRadiological Emergency Plan and implementing procedures at per 12 months.

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The Plant Physical Security Plan, the Safeguards Contingency Plan, and implementing procedures at least once per 12 months.

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Any other area of unit operation considered appropriate by the NSRB or the Manager) ef Pr..c. ? owe.c ed E^yneerMj (Alea.d.

h.

The leastFacility once perFire 24Protection months. Program and implementing procedures at i.

An independent fire protection and loss prevention program inspection and audit shall be performed annually utilizing either qualified offsite licensee personnel or an outside fire protection firm.

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An inspection and audit of the fire protection and loss prevention program shall be performed by an outside qualified fire consultant at intervals no greater than 3 years.

k.

The radiological environmental monitoring program and the results thereof at least once per 12 months.

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The leastOFFSITE once per DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL and implementing procedures at 24 months.

m.

The PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM and implementing procedures for SOLIDIFICATION of radioactive wastes at least once per 24 months.

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The performance of activities required by the Quality Assurance Procram to meet the criteria _of Regu atory Guide 4.15, December at least once per 12 monthsY 3 h uh or 6dit I.21 Rev.I,I479 and h)19 AUTHORITY '# #

• I' # 3 6.5.2.9 The NSRB shall report to and advise the Managerp( Power %n thoseo.4 6 areas of responsibility specified in Sections 6.5.2.7 and 6.5.2.8.

RECORDS 6.5.2.10 as indicatedRecords below: of NSRB activities shall be prepared, approved and distributed a.

Minutes of each NSRB meeting shall be prepared, approved and forwarded to the Manager3 ed Power y within 14 days following each meeting,

b. a syeer mq (.h. tem-3 i Reports of reviews enccmpassed by Section 6.5.2.7 above, shall be prepared, approved days following and forwarded completion of the review. to the Managerfef Powegwithin 14 g (g g SEQUOYAH - UNIT 1 6-12

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c. Audit reports encompassed by Section 6..E 2.8 above, shall be forwarded to the Manager,ef Powe and to the mant.ement positions responsible for the areas audited within 30 days aster completion of the audit.

a.n&6nyeering (ANeles d 6.5.3 RADIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (RARC)

Function 6.5.3.1 The SQN RARC shall function to advise the Chief, Health Physics Services, and the Plant Manager on all matters related to radiological assessments involving dose calculations and projections and environmental monitoring.

Comoosition 6.5.3.2 The RARC shall be ccmposed of the: -

f Chairman: Assessment Unit Supervisor, Health Physics Services

,, Member: llealth Physicist, Gaseous, Health Physics Services j Member: IIcalth Physicist, Liquid, Health Physics Services l Member: Meteorologist, Air Quality Branch Member: Chemical Engineer, Engineering Section, SQN Member: "h:2 -f " I_ r PowergRepresentative ALTERNATES

1. 8NdfMFf/I4f [84(/ Fir) 6.5.3.3 All alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the SQN RARC Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternatives shall participate as voting members in SQN RARC activities at :ny one time.

MEETING FREOUENCY 6.5.3.4 The SQN RARC shall meet at least once per six months or as requested by the SQN RARC Chairman or his/her designated alternate or a plant representative.

QUORUM

. 5. 3. 5 The minimum quorum of the SQN RARC necessary for the performance of the

.oN RA:tC responsibility and authority provisions of these technical specifications shall consist of the Chairman or his designated alternate and 3 members (including alternates) as long as one is a plant representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.6 The RARC shall be responsible for:

{ a. Review of changes to the OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL.

l b. Review of all procedures required by Specification 6.8.4 and changes j thereto.

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c. Review for information purposes results of any audits, review or evaluation of the Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring and radiological assessments involving dose evaluations and projections.

d. Review of proposed changes to the technical specifications related to plant effluent radiological assessments involving dose calculations and projections and environmental . radiological monitoring.

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6. i. L 7 The RARC shal1:

a. Recommend in writing to the Chief, Health Physics Services and to PORC approval or disapproval of ite'ms considered uncer 6.5.3.6 aoove.

b. Render determinations in writing with regard to whether or not each item considered uncer 6.5.3.6 constitutes an unreviewed safety question.

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Provid . t negvgritten notification to the Site Director, and the Nuclear Safety ot unresolvable items associated with a and b above between l the RARC and the Chief, Health Physics Services; however, the Chief Health Physics Services, in coordination with the Plant Manager, shall have the responsibility for resolution of any such clisagreement pursuant to 6.1.2 above.

Records 6.5.3.8 The SQN RARC shall maintain written minutes of each RARC meeting that at a minimum, document the results of all RARC activities performed under the responsibility and authority provisions of these technical specifications. Copies shall be to the Site Director, PORC, and the M Nuclear Safety F+eff-- 8tvIrw dod.provided l

6.6 REPORTABI.E EVENTS 6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:

a. ' Die Commission shall be notified and/or a report submitted pursuant to the requirements of Sections 50.72 and 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50 and

b. Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the report shall be 7hHi and the Site Director. N submitted to the Chru4. NSRB 6.7 SAPIGY I.!MTT VTolXrION l mit 6.7.1 The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety I it is violated: N

a. The unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one hour.

h. The NRC Operations Center shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible and in.alL cases within one hour. The Site Director and the % N NS88 shall be notified within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. {

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c. A Safety Limit Violation Report shall be prepared. The report shall be reviewed by the PORC. This report shall describe (1) applicable circumstances preceding the violation, (2) effects of the violation upon facility. components, systems or structures, and (3) corrective action taken to prevent recurrence.

d. The Safety Limit Violation Report shall be submitted to the Commission, the Chi ,

' and the Site Director within 14 days of l theviolatid$'.0 6.8 PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS

! 6.8.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities referenced below:

a. The applicable procedures recommenced in Appendix "A" of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978.

b. Refueling operations.

c. Surveillance and test activities of safety related equipment.

d. Plant Physical Security Plan implementation.

e. Site Radiological Emergency Plan implementation.

f. Fire Protection Program implementation,

g. PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM implementation.

h. pual,ity Assurance Program for effluent monitoring, using the guidance contained in' Regulatory Guide 4.15, December 1977 or Regulatory Guide 1.21 Rev.1, 1974 and Regulatory Guide 4.1, Rev. 1, 1975.

6.8.2 Each procedure of 6.8.1 above, and changes thereto, shall be reviewea by the PORC and approved by the Plant Manager prior to implementation and reviewed periodically as set forth in administrative procedures.

6.8.3 Temporary changes to procedures of 6.8.1 above may be made provided:

a. The intent of the original procedure is not altered.

, b. The change is Upproved by two members of the plant management staff,

' at least one of whom holds a Senior Reactor Operator's License on the unit affected.

c.

The change is documented, reviewed by the PORC and approved by the Plant Manager within 14 days of implementation.

6.8.4 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained by the Health Physics Services covering the activities below;

a. - 0FFSITE DOSE CALCULATIONAL MANUAL implementation.

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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.'10.2 The following records shall be retained for the duration of the Unit Operating License:

a. Records and drawing changes reflecting unit design modifications made to systems and equipment described in the Final Safety Analysis Report.

h. Records of new and irradiated fuel inventory, fuel transfers and assembly burnup histories.

c. Records of radiation exposure for all individuals entering radiation control areas.

d. Records of gaseous and liquid radioactive material released to the environs.

e. Records of transient or operational cycles for those unit components identified in Table 5.7-1.

f. Records of reactor tests and experiments.

g. Records of training and qualification for current members of the unit staff.

h. Records of in-service inspections performed pursuant to these Technical Specifications.

i. Records of Quality Assurance activities required by the Operational -

Quality Assurance Manual.

j. Records of reviews performed for changes made to procedures or equipment or reviews of tests and experiments pursuant to 10 CFR 50.59.

k. NSR Records of meetings of the PORC, RARC, and the,ss*8 report: or the results of review and or cognizance ut auditc. l

1. Records of analyses required by the radiological environmental monitoring program.

m. Records of secondary water sampling and water quality.

n. Records of the service life monitoring of all hydraulic and mechanical .

snubbers listed on Tables 3.7-4a and 3.7-4b, including the maintenance performed to renew the service life.

o. Records for Environmental Qualification which are covered under the provisions of Paragraph 2.c.(12)(6) of License No. DPR-77.

l' 6_11 RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM Prtcedures for personnel radiation protection shall be prepared consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and shall be approved, maintained and adhered to for all operations-involving personnel radiation exposure.

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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A retraining and replacement training program for the unit staff shall be maintained under the direction of the Operations and Engineering Superintendent and shall meet or exceed the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.5 of ANSI N18.1-1971 and Appendix "A" of 10 CFR Part 55 and the suoplemental requirements specified in Section A and C of Enclosure 1 of the March 28, 1980

-NRC letter to all licensees, and shall include familiarization with relevant industry operational experience identified by the ISEG.

6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT 6.5.0 andlefneering (Nocl FAN The Manager cf d. Cff.- cf Imul-_. Powerfi s responsible for the safe 9

operation of all n'A nuclear power plants. The functional organization for (

review and audit cognizance is shown on Figure 6.2-1.

6.5.1 PLANT OPERATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE (PORC)

FUNCTION i

j 6. 5.1.1 The PORC shall function to advise the Plant Manager j matters related to nuclear safety.

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'!. CCMPOSITICN 6.5.1.2 The PORC shall be composed of the:

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j. Chairman: Plant Manager Memoer: Operations Supervisor or Assistant Operations Supvr.

j' Member: Engineering Group Supervisor or Engr. Section Supvr.

i Memuer: Maintenance Supervisor I

Memuer: Operations / Engineering Superintendent or Maintenance

' Superintendent Memcer: Health Physicist l '

Member: Supervisor Quality Assurance I

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6. 5.1. 3 All alternate memoers shall be appointed in writing by the PORC Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as voting members in PORC activities at any one time.

MEETING FRE00ENCY

6. 5.1. 4 The PORC shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PORC Chairman or his designated alternate.

OUORUM 6.5.1.5 The minimum quorum of the PORC necessary for the performance of the PORC responsibility and authority provisions of these Technical Specifications shall consist of the Chairman or his designated alternate and four members including alternates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

6. 5.1. 6 The PORC shall be responsible for:

a. Review of 1) all procedures required by Specification 6.8.1 and changes thereto, 2) all programs required by Specification 6.8.5, and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures or changes thereto as determined by the Plant Manager to affect nuclear safety.

b. Review of all proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety,

c. Review of all proposed changes to Appendix "A" Technical Specifications.

d. Review of all proposed changes or modifications to unit systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.

e. Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evaluation and reccmmendations to prevent recurrence to the Site Director and to the th'-"

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Review all written reports requiring 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> notification to the Commission.

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Review of unit operations to detect potential nuclear safety hazards.

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h. Perrormance of special reviews, investigations or analyses anc reports thereon as requested by the Plant Manager or the thsef, Nuclear Safety w;% RtNeo Bord. g l

i. Review of the Plant Physical Security Plan and implementing procedures and shall submit recommended changes to the ehtes, Nuclear Safety 5tef+:

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j. Review of the Site Radiological Emergency Plan and implementino procedures and shall submit reccmmended changes to the et% Nuclear Safety w Revim Bad. -

k. Review of every unplanned onsite release of radioactive material to i'

the environs including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering evaluation, recommendatig and disposition of the corrective -

action to prevent recurrence to t$ Directory -NtnH ear o cwer Divih and to the t'htef,, Nuclear Safety 8(v/ N Board.

j 1. Review of changes to the radwaste treatment systems.

h m. Review of meeting minutes of the Radiological Assessment Review j Committee (RARC).

AUTHORITY

6. 5.1. 7 The PORC shall: -

a. Reccmmend in writing to the Plant Manager approval or disapproval of items considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) above.

b. Render determinations in writing with regard to whether or not each item considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (e) above constitutes an unreviewed safety question.

c. S Provide written Director and notification the within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> gotthettnm4 Nuclear Saf disagreement between the PORC and the Plant Manager .; however, the Plant Manager Ishall have responsibility for resolution of such disagreements pursuant to 6.1.1 above.

RECORDS 6.5.1.8 The PORC shall maintain written minutes of each PORC meeting that, at a minimum, document the results of all PORC activities performed under the responsibility and authority provisions of these tecnnical specifications.

Copies shall be provided to the Plant Manager and to the W , Nuclear Safety St-n,f,,.. BGVied Rosed REVIEW BOARD 6.5.2 NUCLEAR SAFETY L: (..m (NSRB) I FUNCTION l 6.5.2.1 The ;,NSR8

s shall function to provide independent review of designated activities in the areas of

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a. nuclear power plant operations

b. nuclear engineering

! c. chemistry and radiochemistry

d. metallurgy

e. instrumentation and control .

f. radiological safety

g. mechanical and electrical engineering

h. . quality assurance practices COMPOSITION 6.5.2.2 The NSRB shall be composed of at least five memoers, including the Chairman. Members of the NSRB may be from the Cf M # %s or other TVA organization or external to TVA. Power and. gee,rg (Nutica.rh QUALIFICATIONS M6nydeeAnp Mear) 6.5.2.3 The Chairman, members, and alternate members of the NSR8 shall be appointed in writing by the Managerg Power and shall have an academic degree i in engineering or a physical science field, or the equivalent; and in addition, shall have a minimum of five years technical experience in one or more areas l given in 6.5.2.1, No more than two alternates shall participate as voting l members in NSRB activities at any one time.

CONSULTANTS 6.5.2.4 Consultants shall be utilized as cetermined by the NSRB Chairman to provide expert advice to the NSRB.

MEETING FREQUENCY 6.5.2.5 The NSRB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter during the initial year of unit operation following fuel loading and at least once per six months thereafter.

QUORUM 6.5.2.6 The minimum quorum of the NSRB necessary for the performance of the NSRB review and audit functions of these technical specifications shall consist of more than half the NSRB memoership or at least 5 reembers, whichever is greater.

This quorum shall include the Chairman or his appointed alternate and the NSRB members, including appointed alternate members, meeting the requirements of Speci fication 6.5.2.3. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation.of the unit. I e

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.- . t ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS REVIEW 6.5.2.7 The NSRB shall review:

a. The safety evaluations for 1) changes to procedures, equipment or systems and 2) tests or experiments completed under the provision of Section 50.59, 10 CFR, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question.

b. Proposed changes to procedures', equipment or systems which involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in Section 50.59, 10 CFR.

c.

Proposed tests or experiments which involve an unreviewed safety question as. defined in Section 50.59, 10 CFR.

d.

Proposed changes to Technical Specifications or this Operating License.

e.

Violations of codes, regulations, orders, Technical Specifications, license requirements, or of internal procedures or instructions having nuclear safety significance.

f. Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from nordal and expected performance of unit equipment that affect nuclear safety.

g. All written reports requiring no,tification to the Commission.

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All recognized indications of an unanticipated deficiency in some aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety.

i. Reports and meetings minutes of the PORC and the RARC.

AUDITS 6.5.2.8 Audits of unit activities shall be performed under the cognizance of the NSRB. These audits shall encompass:

a. The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within the Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions at least once per 12 months.

b. The performance, training and qualifications of the entire unit staff at least once per 12 months.

c. The results of actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in unit equipment, structures, systems or method of operation that affect nuclear safety at least once per 6 months.

d.

The performance of activ.ities recuired by the Operational Quality Assurance Program to me,et the criteria of Appendix "B",10 CFR 50, at least once per 24 months.

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e. The Site Radiological Emergency Plan and implementing procedures at least once per 12 months. -

f. The Plant Physical Security Plan, the Safeguards Contingency Plan, and implementing procedures at least oncb per 12 months.

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Any other area of unit operation considered appropriate by the M or the Managerys+-k4ee+ Powerend 5 *needny 3 (Noec/ty), NS&

h.

The Facility Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures at least once per 24 months.

i.

An independent fire prote.: tion and loss prevention program inspection and audit shall be per4rmed annually utilizing either qualifie0 offsite licensee persolnel or an outside fire protection firin.

j. An inspection and audit of the fire protection and loss prevention program shall be performed by an outside qualified fire consultant at intervals no greater than 3 years.

k. The radiological environmental monitoring program and the results thereof at least once per 12 months.

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The OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUAL and implementing proce.dures at least once per 24 months. -

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The PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM and implementing procedures for SOLIDIFICATION of radioactive wastes at least once per 24 months.

n.

The performance of activities required by the Quality Assurance Program to meet the criteria of Regulatory Guide 4.15, December 1977 or Regulatory Guide 1975, at least once1.21 per Rev.1, 1974 and Regulatory Guide 4.1, Rev. 1, 12 months.

AUTHORITY NSE 6.5.2.8 The M shall report to and advise the Manager d L j areas of responsibility specified in Sections 6.5.2.6 an$ 6.5.2.7. Poweran/[ngsper*pyd

,I RECORDS 46.5.2.10 Records of NSRB activities shall be prepared, approved and distributed as indicated below;

a. Minutes of each NSRB meeting shall be prepared, approved and forwarded to the Manager;-ef Power y within 14 days following each meeting. j ad 669 aece m3 ( ^LJ8* A

b. Reports of reviews encompassed by Section 6.5.2.7 above, shall be i 1

prepared, approvedcompletion 14 days following and.forwarced to review.

of the the Manager,-ef Powe{within g eg @M i

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c. Audit reports encompassed by Section 6.5.2.8 above,-shall be forwarded to the Manager;ef Power and to the management positions responsible for the areas audited w' thin 30 days after completion of the audit. j*

And. Egineerig (dwr_teaf) i 6.5.3 RADIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (RARC) l I

Function 6.5.3.1 The SQN RARC shall function to advise the Chief, Health Physics Services, and the Plant Manager on all matters related to radiological assessments involving dose calculations and projections and environmental monitoring.

Comoosition 6.5.3.2 The RARC shall be ccmposed of the:

Chairman: Assessment Unit Supervisor, Health Physics Services Member: Health Physicist, Gaseous, Health Physics Services Member: Health Physicist, Liquid, Health Physics Services Member: Meteorologist, Air Quality Branch Member: Chemical Engineer, Engineering Section, SQN Member: Of fic ,- f :ab Power Representative g -

ALTERNATES and E,.y;,,enl,,y[Nache) 6.5.3.~3 All alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the SQN RARC Chairman to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternatives f shall participate as voting members in SQN RARC activities at any one time.

MEETING FREQUENCY 6.5.3.4 The SQN RARC shall meet at least once per six months or as requested 'n the SQN PARC Chairman or his/her designated alternate or a plant representative.

QUORUM 6.5.3.5 The minimum quorum of the SQN RARC necessary for the performance of the SQN RARC responsibility and authority provisions of these technical specifications shall consist of the Chairman or his designated alternate and 3 members (including alternates) as long as one is a plant representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.6 The RARC shall be responsible for:

a. Review of changes to the OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MAWAL.

b. Review of all procedures required by Specification 6.8.4 and changes thereto.

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c. Review for information purposes results of any audits, review or evaluation ,

of the Quality Assurance Program for effluent and environmental monitoring  ;

and radiological assessments involving dose evaluations and projections. ,

d. Review of proposed changes to the technical specifications related to plant ef fluent radiological assessments involving dose calculations and projections e

and environmental radiological monitoring.

Authority 6.L 3.7 The HARC shall;

a. Recommend in writing to the Chief, Health Physics Services and to PORC approval or disapproval of ite'ms considered under o.b.3.6 aoove.

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b. Render determinations in writing with regard to whethe" or not each item considered under 6.5.3.6 constitutes an unreviewed safety question.

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Providg t ev ritten notification to the Site Director, and the Nuclear Safety o unresolvable items associated with a and b above between the RARC and the Chief, Health Physics Services; however, the Chief, Health l Physics Services, in coordination with the Plant Manager, shall have the responsibility for resolution of any such disagreement pursuant to 6.1.2 above.

Records 6.5.3.8 The SQN RARC shall maintain written minutes of each RARC meeting that at a minimum, document the results of all RARC activities performed under the responsibility and authority provisions of these technical specifications. Copies ,shall be provided to the Site Director, PORC, and the eh+ef Nuclear Safety 'St:rf4. 8eWAU Sodirtl, d 6.6 REPORTABLE EVENTS t

6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:

a. The Commission shall be notified and/or a report submitted pursuant to the requirements of Sections 50.72 and 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50 and

b. Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the report shall be submitted to the T7nmJL #S4 and the Site Director.

NSR8 l 6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATION 6.7.1 LMt The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety 4Je44 is violated: ll

a. The unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one hour.

b. The NRC Operations Center shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within one hour. The Site Director and the ITh G E shall be notified within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. NSA8 SEQUOYAH - UNIT 2 6-17 I

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j c. A Safety Limit Violation Report shall be prepared. The report shall be reviewed by the PORC. This report shall describe (1) applicable circumstances preceding the violation, (2) effects of the violation

'upon facility components, systems or structures, and (3) corrective action taken to prevent recurrence.

d.

.The Safety Limit Violation Report shall be submitted to the Commission, the dh&g(, jE theviolation.fgand the Site Director within 14 days of g I

6.8 PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS 6.8.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities referenced below:

a.

The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix "A" of Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978.

b. Refueling operations.

c.

Surveillance and test activities of safety related equipment.

d. Plant Physical Security Plan implementation.

e. Site Radiological Emergency Plan implementation.

f.

Fire Protection Program implementation.

g. PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM implementation.

h.

~ pual_ity Assurance Program for effluent monitoring, using the guidance contained in Regulatory Guide 4.15, December 1977 or Regulatory Guide 1.21 Rev.1, 6.8.2 Each procedure 1974 and Regulatory Guide 4.1, Rev. 1, 1975.

of 6.8.1 above, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by the PORC and approved by the Plant Manager prior to implementation and reviewed periodically as set forth in administrative procedures.

6.8.3 Temporary changes to procedures of 6.8.1 above may be made provided:

a.

The intent of the original procedure is not altered, b.

The change is approved by two members of the plant management staff, at least one of whom holds a Senior Reactor Operator's 'icense on the unit affected.

c.

The change Plant is documented, reviewed by the PORC and approved by the Manager within 14 days of implementation.

6.8.4 the Written IIcalth procedures Physics Servicesshall be established, implemented and maintained by covering the activities below; a.

OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATIONAL MANUAL implementation.

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c. All REPORTABLE EVENTS submitted to the Commission.

d. Records of surveillance activities, inspections and calibrations ll required by these Technical Specifications.

e. Records of changes made to the procedures required by Specification 6.8.1 and 6.8.4.

f. -Records of radioactive shipments.

g. Records of sealed source and fission detector leak tests and results.

h. Records of annual physical inventory of all sealed source material of record.

6.10.2- The'following records shall be retained for tne duration of the Unit

!. Goerating License:

a. Records and drawing changes reflecting unit design mocifications made to systems and equipment described in the Final Safety Analysis Report.

b. Records of new and irradiated fuel inventory, fuel transfers and assembly burnup histories.

c .- Records of radiation exposure for all individuals entering radiation control areas.

d. Records of gaseous and liquid radioactive material released to the environs.

e. Records of transient or operational cycles for those unit components identified in Table 5.7-1.

f. Records of reactor tests and experiments.

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g Records of training and qualification for current members of the unit staff.

h. Records of in-service inspections performed pursuant to these Technical Specifications,

i. Records of Quality Assurarce activities required by the Caerational-Quality Assurance Macual

j. Records of reviews performed for cnanges mace to procecures or equipment or reviews of tests and experiments pursuant to 10 CFR 50.59.

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k. Records of meetings of the PORC, RARC, and theM reports of the results of reviews and of cognizance audits, l

1. Records of analyses required by the radiological environmental

,, monitoring program.

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