ML20148K487
| ML20148K487 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Black Fox |
| Issue date: | 10/17/1978 |
| From: | Seidle W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Ewing T PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OKLAHOMA |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20148K493 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7811170168 | |
| Download: ML20148K487 (2) | |
See also: IR 05000556/1978004
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NUCLE AR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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October 17, 1978
In Reply Refer To:
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Docket Nos. STN 50-556 Rpt. 78-04
STN 50-557 Rpt. 78-04
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
ATTN: Mr. T. N. Ewing, Director
Black Fox Station Nuclear Project
Post Office Box 201
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74102
Gentlemen:
This' refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. R. J. Everett and Mr. H. C.
Harrison during the period September 25-26, 1978, of activities authorized
by NRC Limited Work Authorization dated July 26, 1978, for the Black Fox
Project Units No. 1 and 2, and to the discussion of our findings with
Messrs. M. E. Fate
T. N. Ewing, and other members of your staff at the
conclusion of the inspection.
Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the
enclosed inspection report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted
of selective examination of procedures and representative records, interviews
with personnel, and observations by the inspector.
Within the scope of the inspection, no items of noncompliance were identified.
Two unresolved items are identified in paragraph 5 of the enclosed report.
In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," Part 2,
Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed
inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.
If the
report contains any information that you believe to be proprietary, it is
necessary that you submit a written application to this office, within 20
days of the date of this letter, requesting that such information be withheld
from public disclosure. The application must include a full statement of
the reasons why it is claimed that the information is proprietary. The
application should be prepared so that any proprietary information identified
is contained in an enclosure to the application, since the application without
the enclosure will also be placed in the Public Document Room.
If we do not
hear from you in this regard within the specified period, the report will be
placed in the Public Document Room.
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of Oklahoma
Sliould you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased
to discuss them with you.
Sincerely,
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W. C. Seisle, Chief
Reactor Construction and
Engineering Support Branch
Enclosures:
IE Inspection Report Nos. 50-556/78-04
50-557/78-04
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
REGION IV
IE Inspection Report Nos. STN 50-556/78-04
STN 50-557/78-04
Licensee: Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PS0)
P. O. Box 201
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74102
Facility: BlackFoxUnits1and2(BFS)
Inspection conducted:
September 25-26, 1978
Inspectors:
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R. J. Everett, Radiation Specialist
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Inspection Summary
Inspection on September 25-26, 1978 (Report Nos. STN 50-556/78-04 and STN
50-557/78-04)
Areas Inspected:
Initial, announced inspection of construction phase
environmental protection programs, including organization and administration;
plans and procedures; implementation of environmental control program; envi-
ronmental monitoring; and a tour of the site and surrounding area. The
inspection involved 28 inspector-hours by two NRC inspectors.
Results: Of the five areas inspected, no items of noncompliance were identi-
fied.
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DETAILS
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Persons Contacted
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
- M. E. Fate, Executive Vice President
- T. N. Ewing, Manager, BFS Nuclear Project
- V. L. Conrad, Manager, Licensing and Compliance
J..L. Haynes, Site QC Supervisor
H. H. Eller, Site QA Supervisor
- S. A. Bennett, Licensing Engineer
R. D. Eyman, Environmental QC Specialist
- J. B. Perez, Manager, Quality Assurance
- Present at exit meeting on September 26, 1978
2.
Organization and Administration
The inspector inquired as to the organizational structure that had
been established to carry out the environmental control programs during
the construction phase. The following chart shows the present structure
and assigned individuals as indicated by BFS personnel.
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M. E. Fate,. Exec. V.P.
T. N. Ewing, Manager BFS
M. J. Lindberg, V.P.
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Asst. to Manager
K. Jones
G. W. Muentch, Manager
A. F. McGilbra, Manager
Engineering & Construction
Env. & Chemistry Control
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R. J. Kime, Manager
V. L. Conrad, Manager
Construction
Licensing & Compliance
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H. H. Eller, Site
J. C. Haynes, Site
QA Supervisor
QC Supervisor
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R. D. Eyman, Env.
- S. A. Bennett
QC Specialist
Licensing Engineer
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3.
Environmental Control Program (ECP) and Procedures
The inspector reviewed the written program and procedures that relate
to the Environmental Protection Control Program. The documents are
as follows:
Copy fio. 8
" Construction Environmental Impact Control Program for
Black Fox Station Construction"
Project Procedure Manual - Procedure fio.15.04
" Construction
Environmental Impact. Control Program
Implementation"
Field Project Procedure Manual - FPPM 4.9
" Site Construction
Environmental Impact Control"
After review of these documents and a discussion of the program with
the applicant, the inspector determined that the environmental control
program was sufficiently documented and assignments of responsibility
have been made.
Further, the program called for site inspection and
audits by the corporate staff and procedures established to find and
correct items of potential environmental impact. The inspector had
no further questions at that time.
4.
Implementation of the ECP
The inspector discussed the implementation of the ECP and examined
selected records. Monthly reports from the Site Environmental QC
Engineer were reviewed for June, July, and August of 1978. The monthly
report contained checklists for each legal requirement listed in the
LWA to provide protection from environmental impacts during construction.
The reports also contained status information on each item of noncom-
pliance cited during the report period.
The inspector had no further
questions at that time.
The inspector reviewed the document AA-1 "8FS Socioeconomic Impact
Assessment Program." The applicant described his preliminary contacts
with local governments and state planning agencies in order to implement
the program.
The inspector stated that the program content and the
initial contacts that have been made to implement the program were
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sufficient to comply with section
"f" of the LWA.
5.
Environmental Monitoring
The applicant's environmental monitoring programs are described in
section 6.1 of the FES.
The following gives the status of each
monitoring program:
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a)
Thermal - temperature studies in the Verdigris River have been
completed.
No additional information is required.
b)
Radiological - Baseline studies have been completed. Applicant
will initiate Preoperational Program no later than two years
prior to the operating license.
c)
Hydrological - The applicant has developed a program to assess
the physical, chemical and geological parameters of the site area
surface waters. This program is discussed in detail in section
6.1.1 of the ER. The applicant considers the program completed
with exception of two stations in the river which are sampled for
physical and chemical parameters. The inspector stated that the
requirement in section 6.1.3 of the FES calls for an expanded
program to include the above two stations. This would imply
that the applicant should continue the detailed program and add
the two stations in question. The inspector stated that this
issue would remain unresolved pending discussions with the NRC
staff,
d)
Meteorological - Site meteorological data was taken using the
330 foot tower in 1973-1974.
The applicant plans to take no
other meteorological measurements during the construction phase,
e)
Ecological
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Terrestrial - Baseline surveys have been completed.
No
construction or preoperational monitoring programs are
required.
Section 6.1.5.1 of the FES requires an inspection
program for erosion in the draw between the central station
complex and the wastewater holding pond.
The applicant
stated that this program would be implemented or the draw
would be concreted on each side to prevent erosion.
2.
Aquatic - The applicant's program was carried out according
to table 6.1-1 of the ER. The program has been completed
and no further preoperational monitoring is required.
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The applicant stated that no monitoring programs or special
studies are being conducted by contractors and PS0 Programs
are essentially complete.
The applicant described the training provided by an ecology
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consultant on March 8-9, 1978.
Construction personnel were
given ecological training so that they can become aware of
and avoid ecological impacts during construction. Section
'4.5.2.1 of the FES requires specifically trained personnel
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to recognize and protect ecologically sensitive areas.
Item 12.b
of the LWA exempts right of way (ROW) monitoring for ecological
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impact which appears to conflict with the requirements stated in
section 4.5.2.1.6.
The latter reference calls for ecological
inspections by a qualified individual of all completed areas.
The inspector stated that this issue would be considered unre-
solved pending discussions with the NRC staff.
6.
Site Tour
The inspector toured the site and surrounding area during'the inspec-
tion to observe the condition of the site with regard to environmental
impacts and to observe the implementation of the applicant's environ-
mental control program. The inspector noted two areas needing attention
and corrective action. A small oil spill was noted at-the discharge
structure cofferdam and fire damage was found in the protected cemetery
plot south of the station complex. The cemetery is fenced but not
locked. The fire consumed a few square meters of grass and brush.
The applicant stated that these incidents would be investigated and
appropriate action taken to protect these areas.
The applicant stated that all known oil and gas wells have now been
plugged. The inspector reviewed certificates of plugging prepared
by a state agency.
The inspector inquired as to work on transmission line right of way
(R0W). The applicant described the planned R0Ws, which are described
in section 3.9 of the ER, and stated that a separate environmental
impact procedure would be written in the future to cover this activity.
No construction work on R0W is planned for at least two years. The
inspector had no further questions at that time.
7.
Unresolved Items
Unresolved items are matters which require additional information in
order to determine if they are acceptable items, items of noncompliance,
or deviations. Two unresolved items were identified during the inspec-
tion. These items are discussed in paragraph 5.
8.
Management Meeting
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The inspector met with PS0 representr.cives at the corporate offices in
Tulsa on September 25, 1978 (See paragraph 1). The inspector discussed
the NRC environmental inspection program and the regulatory require-
ments for environmental-protection in the LWA.
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9.
Exit Interview
The inspector met with PS0 representatives at the corporate offices
in Tulsa on September 26,1978(Seeparagraph1). The inspector
summarized the purpose and scope of the inspection, and discussed
the findings.
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