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| ML20155C332 | |
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| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 06/06/1988 |
| From: | Harrell P, Mullinkin R, Reis T, Westerman T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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| ML20155C296 | List: |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0737, RTR-NUREG-737, TASK-2.K.3.05, TASK-TM 50-285-88-13, NUDOCS 8806140164 | |
| Download: ML20155C332 (17) | |
See also: IR 05000285/1988013
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APPENDIX B ,
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
NRC Inspection Report: 50-285/88-13 Operating License: DPR-40
Docket: 50-285
Licensee: Omaha Public Power District (0 PPD)
1623 Ha.'ney Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Facility Name: Fort Chlhoun Station.(FCS)
Inspection At: FCS, Blair, Nebraska
Inspection Conducted: April 1-30, 1988
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Inspection Conducted April 1-30, 1988 (Report 50-285/88-13) -
Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced inspection = including followup on
previously identified items, licensee; event report followup, operational safety
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verification, plant tours, safety-related system walkdown, monthly maintenance
observations, monthly surveillance observations, security observations, ,
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radiological protection observations, in-office review of periodic;and special
reports, followup on the licensee's program for sampling the~ emergency diesol
fuel oil supplies, followup on NUREG-0737 (TMI) Item II.K.3.5 concerning
tripping of reactor coolant pumps after a loss-of-coolant accident, and
followup on .the potential for inadvertent dilution of the reactor coolant 4:
- system via.the sodium hydroxide tank.
Results: ' Within the 13 areas inspected, one violation (failure to follow a
procedure for a radiation portal monitor alarm, paragraph 11) was identified.
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DETAILS
1. Persons Contacted
*R. Andrews, Division Manager, Nuclear Production
*W. Gates, Plant Manager
*C. Brunnert, Supervisor, Operations Quality Assurance
M. Core, Supervisor, Maintenance
T. Dexter, Supervisor, Security
*J. Fisicaro, Supervisor, Nuclear Regulatory and Industry Affairs
J. Foley, Supervisor, I&C and Electrical Field Maintenance
*J. Gasper, Manager, Administrative and Training Services
*C. Simmons, Plant Licensing Engineer
*R. Jaworski, Section Manager, Technical Services
J. Kecy, Acting Reactor Engineer
*D. Trausi.h, Supervisor, Operations
*K. Morris, Division Manager, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
*J. O'Connor, Plant Engineer
*A. Richard, Manager, Quality Assurance
*G. Roach, Supervisor, Chemical and Radiation Protection
*R. Scofield, Supervisor, Outage Projects
*S. Willrett, Supervisor, Administrative Services and Security
^ Denotes attendance at the mont.hly exit interview,
The inspector also contacted other plant personnel, including operators,
technicians, and administrative personnel.
2. Plant Status
During this inspection period, FCS operated at 100 percent power. As of
April 30, 1988, FCS had been in continuous operation for 327 days. Major
work during this time frame involved overhaul of the traveling screens in
the intake structure.
3. Followup on Previously Identified Items (92701)
a. (Closed) Unresolved Item 4.5-3 of NRC Inspection Report 50-285/85-22:
Fuse block enclosure not addressed by the fire hazards analysis.
(99025)
This item identified a wooden fuse block enclosure installed in each
battery room that was not addressed by the fire hazards analysis
report (FHAR).
The licensee issued Revision 1 to the FHAR on April 7, 1988. The
revision included the enclosures on the list of the combustible
materials for the battery rooms. The licensee performed
Calculation ES-86-17 to verify that the enclosures did not adversely
affect the combustible loading.
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The NRC inspector reviewed Calculation ES -96-17 and the revision to
the FHAR. . Based on this review, it appeared that the licensee had
taken adequate action to'. address the enclosures installed in the
battery rooms.
b. (Closed) Severity. Level IV Violation 285/8729-01: Failure to provide
postmaintenance testing instructions for CQE (safety-related)
equipment. (62703)
This violation involved the failure of the licensee to provide
postmaintenance testing on Maintenance Orders (MO) 875166, 875167,
and 875183 which were issued for repair of safety-related Valves
PCV-514A, FCV-532A, and LCV-1173, respectively.
The basis of this violation was the inadequacy of the
Procedure 50-G-17, "Maintenance Order." At the time of the
violation, 50-G-17 required postmaintenance testing instructions be
provided only for safety-related equipment required to perform during
an accident.
After notification of this violation by the NRC inspector, personnel
authorized to perform the technical reviews of M0s were immediately
directed to specify postmaintenance testing for all safety-related
equipment. Adaitionally, the licensee revised Procedure 50-G-17 and
issued the revision on December 7, 1987. The revised procedure '.
requires that testing be performed on all safety-related equipment to
verify operability before it is declared fully operational. The
testing requirements are to be specified by the technical review
supervisor. The revision required that additional quality control
measures to be considered for equipment that cannot be tested due to '
operational constraints.
The NRC inspector noted that the previous practice of returning l
equipment to service following maint.! nance, where no specific testing
was required, was at the discretion of the shift supervisor. The f
revision to Procedure 50-G-17 stated that the technical support staff ,
was responsible for determining the appropriate postmaintenance
tests.
l The NRC inspector reviewed the actions taken by the licensee as l
discussed above. Based on this review, it appeared that the licensee
had taken actions to correct the identified problem and had taken
actions to prevent recurrence of this problem.
c. (Closed) Open Item 285/8733-01: Excessive personnel were in the
control room. (71707)
i This item concerned observations by the NRC inspectors that too many
people were in the control room. The unnecessary personnel caused
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In response to this concern by the NRC inspectors, the supervisor-
operations and-the supervisor-maintenance issued a memo to all p~lant-
employees stating that only personnel with bona fide . reasons should
enter the control room. The memo also stressed that personnel should
conduct business,at the window provided for that reason.
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The plant manager met with all shift supervisors to stress that
management would support any actions-the shift supervisors took to
remove unnecessary personnel 'from the control room.
The NRC inspectors have toured the control room frequently since this
item was identified in December 1987. During these tours, no
instances were noted where it appeared that excessive or unnecessary
personnel were loitering in the control room. The NRC inspectors
will continue to monitor the control room for excessive personnel
during routine tours.
4. Licensee Event Report '(LER) Followup (92700)
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Through direct observation, discussions with licensee personnel, and
review of records, the following event report was reviewed to determine
that reportability requirements were lulfilled, immediate corrective
action was accomplished, and corrective action to prevent recurrence had
been accomplished in accordance with Technical Specifications (TS).
The LER listed below is closed:
87-014 Setpoint of pressurizer code safety valve out of
specification
LER 87-014 provided information regarding one of two pressurizer code
safety valves found to be out of specification during the performance of
Surveillance Test 5T-PSV-1, "Pressurizer Code Safety Valve Test." During
the 1987 refueling outage, ST-PSV-1 was performed and a pressurizer code
safety, Valve RC-141, lifted at 2643 psia which is 3.85 percent above the
valve's nameplate setpoint value of 2545 psia. This exceeded the minimum
operability requirement of TS 2.1.6(1) which requires both the pressurizer
code safety valves to be operable with their lift settings between 2500
and 2545 psia with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 percent. The second
pressurizer code safety, Valve RC-142, was found to lift at 2498 psia,
which is within the required tolerance.
The licensee performed an analysis as documented by Operations Support
Analysis Report (0SAR) 87-17. The OSAR analyzed a loss-of-load event
using the actual as-found setpoints of three steam safety valves which
were out of tolerance as reported in LER 87-003, and the pressurizer code
safety valve actual as-found setpoint to determine the safety significance
of the out-of-specification conditions. The analysis found the resulting
pressure transients were below the design basis acceptance criteria
provided in Section 14.9 of the Updated Safety Analysis Report (USAR).
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The NRC inspector reviewed OSAR 87-17 in conjunction with Section 14.9 of
the USAR. Based on this review, it appeared that the licensee's
conclusion that the condition posed no significant safety hazard was
correct.
The valves were recalibrated and tested twice, prior to reinstallation, to
ensure operability and repeatability. In evaluating this LER, the NRC
inspector noted that the licensee had not taken actions to prevent
recurrence of the setpoint drift problem. In discussions with the
licensee, it was agreed that a review of the feasibility of revising the
test procedure to make laboratory conditions more closely approximate
actual installed conditions would be performed.
Subsequent to the discussion, the NRC inspector met with the reactor
engineer, who had not participated in the original discussion or
agreement. The reactor engineer and his staff demonstrated to the NRC
inspector that the Wyle Laboratories' procedure used for testing the
relief setting does require laboratory conditions to closely simulate
plant conditions with the exception that the laboratory testing
configuration does not incorporate a loop seal upstream of the safety
valve. This issue is the same concern discussed in Item II.0.1.A.(2) of
NUREG-0737.
Based on the review, it appeared that the licensee performed adequate
analysis in regard to the safety significance of the valve being found to
* have a higher than tolerance setpoint. This LER is closed based on this
analysis provided in OSAR 87-17. The generic issue of laboratory
conditions modeling actual inservice conditions will be reviewed during a
followup inspection on Item II.0.1.A.(2).
No violations or deviations were identified.
5. Operational Safety Verification (71707)
The NRC inspectors conducted reviews aid observations of selected
activities to verify that facility ope 4ations were performed in
conformance with the requirements estatlished under 10 CFR, administrative
procedures, and the TS. The NRC inspect.or made several control room
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. proper shift staffing
. operator adherence to approved procedures and TS requirements
. operability of reactor protective system and engineered safeguards
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switch positions complied with the appropriate requirements
. proper return to service of components
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, maintenance' orders (MO) initiated for equipment in need of
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, appropriate conduct of control room and oth'er licensed operators
, management personnel toured the control room on a regular basis
No violations or deviations were identified.
6. Plant Tours (71707)
The NRC inspectors conducted plant tours at various times to assess plant
and equipment conditions. The following items were observed during the
tours:
. General plant conditions, including operability of standby equipment,
were satisfactory.
. Equipment was being maintained in proper condition, without fluid
leaks and excessive vibration.
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. Plant housekeeping and cleaniiness practices were observed, including
no fire hazards and the control of combustible material.
. Performance of work activities was in accordance with approved
procedures.
. Portable gas cylinders were properly stored to prevent possible
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. Tag out of equipment was performed properly.
. Management personnel toured the operating spaces on a regular basis.
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7. Safety-Related System Walkdown (71710)
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The NRC inspector walked down accessible portions of the following
safety-related system to verify system operability. Operability was 1
t determined by verification of selected valve and switch positions. The
system was walked down using the drawing and procedure noted.
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. Fire Protection (Procedure 01-FP-6, Revision 53 and
Drawing 11405-M-266, Revision 40)
During the walkdown, the NRC inspector noted no a screpancies in the fire
protection system.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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8. Monthly Maintenance Observations (62703)
The NRC inspectors reviewed and/or. observed selected station' maintenance
activities on' safety-related systems and components to verify _the
. maintenance was conducted in accordance_with approved procedures,
regulatory requirements, and the TS. The following items were considered
during the reviews and/or observations:
. The TS limiting conditions for operation were met while systems or
components were removed from service.
. Approvals were obtained prior to initiating the work.
. Activities were accomplished using approved M0s and were inspected,
as applicable.
. Functional testing and/or calibrations were performed prior to
returning components or systems to service.
. Quality control records were maintained.
. Activities were' accomplished by qualified personnel.
. Parts and materials used were properly certified.
. Radiological and fire prevention controls were implemented.
The NRC inspector reviewed and/or observed the following maintenance
activities:
. Troubleshooting of. the bistable trip unit 4 (AI-31C-CW4-C/TU-04) for
low-water level in steam generator 1 (M0 881053)
. Painting of auxiliary building (M0 881236)
. Painting of the intake structure (M0 875194)
. Repair of traveling screen CW-2F in circulating water intake
(M0 875090)
. Inspection of spare 480-Volt Breaker 1848-3
A discussion of the maintenance activities performed is provided below.
a. The NRC inspector observed an instrumentation and control technician
troubleshooting AI-31C-CW4-C/TU-04 per MO 881053. The trip unit was
placed in the bypass position for the troubleshooting. The NRC
inspector reviewed the control room log and the turnover sheet and
found no entries had been made for placing the unit in bypass. This
is contrary to the requirements of Standing Order 0-24. The
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condition was discussed with thu shift supervisor who agreed a log
entry should have been made for placing the trip unit-in the bypass
condition. The NRC inspector routinely reviews the appropriate logs
and found this to be an isolated incident,
b. During the month of April, considerable cosmetic painting was being
performed in the auxiliary building per M0 881236. On April 12, '
1988, the NRC inspector observed an individual priming the inside of
the door of the emergency battery room and questioned the adequacy of
the ventilation in the space. The supervisor-maintenance was
informed of the concern and a chemist was dispatched to_the scene.
The chemist reported to the supervisor-maintenance that the volatile
concentration in the space was not dangerous.
c. On April 21, 1988, the NRC inspector observed maintenance personnel
in the intake structure painting the south and middle raw water pump
bays while workmen overhead were actively engaged in structural steel
repair on traveling screen 2F involving acetylene burning. The
workmen involved with the screen repair had placed boards over the
grating which provided ventilation pathways to the raw water pump
bays. The adequacy of the environment for both the painters and
equipment was questioned by the NRC inspector from a habitability,
fire protection, and equipment protection standpoint. The NRC
inspector immediately notified the supervisor-mechanical maintenance
and onsite licensing engineer,who accompanied the NRC inspector back
to the worksite. The licensee personnel concurred with the NRC
inspector that the environment was oppressive and unhealthy but
questioned whether the atmosphere was hazardous due to combustible
concentrations of volatile material. The painting was temporarily
halted while a chemist with an explosives meter was called to the
scene. The chemist reported that oxygen content and volatile
concentrations at that time were within specification, although
painting had already been stopped for a period of time.
The NRC inspector examined the materials which the painters were
using. The paint was an oil based combustible paint with a flash
point of 105 degrees Fahrenheit. A climatic reducer found on the
scene, which the workmen used for cleaning hands and brushes was a
mixture of toluol and naptha with a flash point of 45 F.
In addition, covering the grating blocked the ventilation to the
intake bay and caused heat to build up from the continuous operation
of a raw water pump motor. The normally very cool environment had
reached an estimated temperature of 85 F and in the direct vicinity
of the pump motor was significantly higher.
The licensee indicated that the davelopment of a policy concerning
and the training of general maintenance personnel regarding painting
in enclosed areas was being pursueC This issue is considered an
open item. (285/8813-01)
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d. 0n April 5,-1988, the NRC inspector witnessed the cleaning and
inspecting of the spare 480-Volt Breaker 1848-3. The work was being'
performed with the use of appropriate procedures and by qualified
personnel _in a CQE storage area. No discrepancies were noted.
No violations or deviations were identified.
9. Monthly Surveillance' Observations (61726).
The NRC inspectors observed selected portions of the performance of and/or
reviewed completed documentation for the TS-required surveillance testing
on safety-related systems and components. The NRC inspectors verified the
following items during the testing:
. Testing was performed by qualified personnel using approved
procedures.
. Test instrumentation was calibrated. '
. The TS limiting conditions for operation were met.
. ~ Removal and restoration of the affected system and/or component were
accomplished.
. Test results conformed with TS and procedure requirements.
. Test results.were reviewed by personnel other than the individual
directing the test.
. Deficiencies identified during the testing were properly reviewed and
resolved by appropriate management personnel.
The NRC inspectors observed and/or reviewed the documentation for the
following surveillance test activities. The procedures used for the test
activities are noted in parenthesis.
. Monthly testing of the Channel A safety injection actuation signal
(ST-ESF-2)
. Monthly testing of the Channel A containment spray actuation signal
(ST-ESF-4)
. Monthly testing of the Channel A recirculation test signal
(ST-ESF-13)
. Monthly testing of selected CQE valves (SP-STR0KE-1)
. Mon',hly testing of the PORV/ safety valve tailpipe temperature circuit '
(ST-SVTEMP-1)
l . Monthly testing of the high pressurizer pressure channels (ST-RPS-5)
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. Monthly testing of the steam generator pressure channels (ST-RPS-7)
. Weekly reactivity balance (ST-RA-1)
A discussion of the surveillance activities performed is provided below,
a. On April 20, 1988, the NRC inspector witnessed the performance of
surveillance testing of several of the engineered safeguards signals.
These were the train A safety injectiot, containment spray, and
recirculation actuation signals; and were performed with the use of
the procedures listed above. The tests were conducted by a senior
reactor operator (SR0). The portions of the tests witnessed (Steps 1
through 19 of ST-ESF-2 and the entirety of ST-ESF-4 and 13) were
performed verbatim and the hardware functioned as designed. No
abnormalities were identified.
b. On April 19, 1988, the NRC inspector obtained and reviewed data
trending the stroke times of selected CQE (safety-related) instrument
air valves which are not in the inservice inspection (ISI) program.
The stroke times of these valves were obtained and recorded via
Special Procedure m STR0KE-1. This procedure was written after
water was found to have intruded the instrument air system in
July 1987 which caused the failure of an air-operated emergency
diesel generator exhaust damper in September 1987.
The purpose of the special procedure was to ascertain whether the
water intrusion incident was having a degrading effect on the
operation of CQE valves which are not routinely tested. The valves
chosen for the study were based on their location on the instrument
air risers. Of the 39 valves tested, two required corrective
maintenance which could be directly attributed to water damage. The
39 valves were tested on a monthly basis for six months and their
stroke times recorded. The data obtained is not indicative of
degraded stroke times or operability of any of the valves tested.
The special procedure will continue to be included in monthly
surveillance testing by the licensee. The NRC inspector will
routinely follow the results.
c. On April 14, 1988, the NRC inspector independently verified the
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recordings taken by an SR0 for procedure, ST-SVTEMP-1. This
procedure requires the analysis of the primary system power-operated
relief and safety valves outlet port temperatures to verify they
indicated a reasonable ambient temperature which would, in turn,
indicate they are not leaking. The NRC inspector verified the
results to be acceptable.
, d. On April 13, 1988, the NRC inspector witnessed on instrumentation and ! control technician test the logic circuitry for the reactor
protection system Channel D high pressurizer pressure trip and the
Channel A of the steam generator pressure trip. The NRC inspector
noted that the procedures were properly logged prior to beginning the
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tests. The portions of the tests witnessed were performed verbatim
with the exception of one minor step which did not' affect completing
the procedure. The minor procedural inadequacy was conveyed to the
appropriate licensee personnel.
e. On April 29, 1988, the NRC inspector observed the shift technical
advisor (STA) perform the weekly reactivity balance per'
Procedure ST-RA-1. It was noted that the STA correctly used the
graphical data presented in the technical data book to calculate the
reactivities due to boron, xenon and samarium, and power defect. The
balance was found to be within required tolerances. The NRC
inspector noted that this surveillance test was performed verbatim.
No violations or deviations were identified.
10. Security Observations (71881)
The NRC inspectors verified the physical security plan was being
implemented by selected observation of the following items:
. The security organization was properly manned.
. Personnel within the protected area (PA) displayed their
identification badges.
. . Vehicles were properly authorized, searched, and escorted or
controlled within the PA.
. Persons and packages were properly cleared and checked before entry
into the PA was permitted.
. The effectiveness of the security program was maintained when
security equipment failure or impairment required compensatory
measures to be employed.
. The PA barrier was maintained and the isolation zone kept free of
transient material.
. The vital area barriers were maintained and not compromised by
breaches or weaknesses.
. Illumination in the PA was adequate to observe the appropricte areas
at night.
. Security monitors at the secondary and central alarm stations were
functioning properly for assessment of possible intrusions.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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11. Radiological Protection Observations (71709)
The NRC inspectors verified that selected activities of the licensee's
radiological protection program were' implemented in conformance with the
facility policies and procedures and in compliance with regulatory
requirements. The activities listed below were observed and/or reviewed:
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. Health physics (HP)' supervisory personnel conducted plant tours to
check on activities in progress.
. Radiation work permits contained the appropriate information to
ensure work was performed in a safe and controlled manner. ,
. Personnel in radiation controlled areas (RCA) were wearing the
required personnel monitoring equipment and protective clothing.
. Radiation and/or contaminated areas were properly posted and
controlled based on the activity levels within the area.
. Personnel properly frisked prior to exiting an RCA.
On April 12, 1988, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the NRC inspector witnessed
five individuals exiting the portal radiological monitors and turnstiles ;
in the security building while an audible alarm sounded. No apparent ,
action was being initiated to verify if the monitor was alarming due to
the presence of a contaminated individual. Upon exiting the turnstile,
the NRC inspector asked the security guard inside the enclosed security
work area if the portal monitor was alarming. The guard confirmed that it
was the portal monitor alarm. The guard further explained that it is
standard procedure to stop the person who initiated the alarm and send him
back through a second time to confirm the alarm, and then contact a health
physics technician, if appropriate. The guard stated that the monitor had ,
been giving three or more false actuations per hour, and when a large
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In followup of this event, the NRC inspector reviewed the general employee
training film on what actions should be taken by an individual if the
monitor alarms when he or she passes through. This film, which all
employees with unescorted access have viewed, clearly instructs
individuals what to do in the event a portal monitor alarms. The
instructions in the film state that a health physics technician should be
contacted whenever a monitor alarms.
Section 5.8.1 of the TS states, in part, that written procedures shall be .
established, implemented and maintained that meet or exceed the
requirements of App 2ndix A to Regulatory Guide 1.33. Paragraph 7 of
Appendix A to Regulatory Guide 1.33 states, in part, that written
procedures for control of radioactivity (for limiting materials released
to the environment and limiting personnel exposure) shall be covered by
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Paragraph 2.21.1 of Section VII-2 of the Radiation Protection Manual
states, in part, that personnel suspected of skin contamination, due to
monitoring instrument alarms, must contact a radiation protection
technician.
Contrary to the above, five individuals passed through a portal radiation
monitor that was in alarm and did not contact a radiation protection
technician to verify the skin contamination was not present. This is an
apparent violation. (285/8813-02)
Upon notification of the event by the NRC inspector, the licensee took the
following immediate corrective actions:
. The licensee pulled the computer printout to determine who had exited
the protected area immediately prior to the NRC inspector. The
investigation failed to discover anyone who had been in a
radiologically controlled area (RCA) and not released by the
respective monitors in the RCA.
. The licensee stationed a junior health physics technician at the
portal monitor exit during periods of high traffic to ensure spurious
alarms were investigated.
. The licensee issued security bulletin 88-11 to all security personnel
instructing them as to what actions to take in the event that the
portal monitor alarms. These include locking the turnstiles and
directing personnel back through the monitor.
. On April 29, 1988, the licensee issued procedure 50-G-76, "Use of the
Gamma-10 Portal Monitors." The procedure instructs individual
personnel on what actions to take in the event of annunciation of the
exit portal monitor.
12. In-affice Review of Periodic and Special Reports (90713)
In-office review of periodic and special reports was performed by the NRC
resident inspectors and/or the NRC Fort Calhoun project engineer to verify
the following, as appropriate:
. Reports included the information required by appropriate NRC
requirements.
. Test results and supporting information were consistent with design
predictions and specifications.
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resoiution of identified problems.
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correspondence should be classified as an abnormal occurrence.
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. Correspondence did not contain incorrect, inadequate, or incomplete a
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The NRC -inspectors reviewed the following:
. Special report on inoperability of postaccident monitoring
instrumentation, dated April 14, 1988
. TS amendm.ent for removal of organization charts from Section 5, dated
April 15, 1988
. Letter in response to NRC questions on the 10 CFR Part 50.62 rule,
dated April 8, 1988
. Implementation of integrated schedules for plant modification per
Generic Letter 85-07, dated April 11, 1988
. March monthly operating report, dated April 13, 1988
. Monthly operations report for March 1988, undated
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No violations or deviations were identified.
4 13. Verification of Emergency Diesel Generator Fuel Oil Quality in the
Quality Assurance Program (TI 2500/93) ;
This inspection-was promptea by an NRR request to assure that diesel
generator fuel oil is included in the licensee's quality assurance
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- The NRC inspector reviewed the licensee's CQE List, Revision 3, dated'
, March 31, 1987, and found that emergency diesel generator fuel oil is . l considered "Limited CQE." This is defined as those structures, systems or :
items whose satisfactory performance is required to prevent or mitigate
the failure of those structures, systems, components or items identified ;
- as CQE.
The following procedures were reviewed that require the inspection of l
diesel fuel oil at the time of receipt and on a periodic basis:
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. Standing Order T-16, "Diesel-Generator Fuel Oil Receipt Sampling" '
. Chemistry Manual Procedure CMP-2.7, "Fuel Oil Storage Tank Sampling"
. Chemistry Manual Procedure CMP-3.71, "Determination of Water and
i Sediment in Oil"
. Chemistry Manual Procedure CMP-3.72, "Determination of API Gravity"
l l . Chemistry Manual Procedure CMP-3.73, "Determination of Saybolt b Viscosity"
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. Technical Services Operation Procedure P0-TSOP-2, "Fort Calhoun
Statio.1 Oil Analysis Program"
The licensee provides-for a monthly sampling of fuel oil as well as_a :
sampling when new fuel arrives.
> It appears that the licensee has adequately included emergency diesel fuel
oil into their quality assurance program.
No violations or deviations were identified. ,
14. Followup on a NUREG-0737 (TMI) Item (TI 2500/65)
By letter dated March 25, 1988, NRR informed the licensee that it had
satisfied the requirement for the TMI Action Item II.K.3.5. .This action ,
item required all licensees to consider other solutions to small break
loss-of-coolant (LOCA) problems than tripping the reactor coolant pumps.
Via the above letter, the staff confirmed that the licensees' program
satisfactorily addressed the concerns. ;
The NRC inspector reviewed the following emergency operating procedures
(EOP) to verify the action statements relative to tripping reactor coolant
pumps were in accordance with the Combustion Engineering Owners Group
guidelines. In each case, the procedures appeared to be adequate.
Procedure Emergency Condition
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E0P-1 Reactor Trip
E0P-2 Electrical Emergency
! l~ E0P-3 Loss of Cool. int Accident
E0P-4 Steam Generator Tube Rupture
Uncontrolled Heat Extraction
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E0P-5
E0P-6 Loss of all Feedwater
! Instrumentation uncertainties for normal and adverse environments were
examined by the NRC inspectors in NRC Inspection Report 50-285/85-09. An
l issue concerning accuracy of the postaccident monitoring instrumentation l was resolved in NRC Inspection Report 50-285/86-02. l l , The licensee has demonstrated that the results of the Combustion
- _ Engineering Owners Group generic analyses are conservative for Fort
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The NRC: inspector reviewed the training records for the emergency
operating procedures.previously listed to ensure.that all licensed
operators had been trained ~on this. event. The results.of the review
, _ indicated all had received training.
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Based on the review of the E0Ps, the examination of instrumentation
uncertainties, the NRC staffs' endorsement of the Technical Evaluation
~ Report for FCS conformance to Generic Letter 86-06, and review of the
training records for ECPs, it appears the licensee has adequately
addressed the requirements of the TMI Action Item II;K.3.5. This item is-
closed.
No violations or daviations were identified.
15. Followup on Pm u .le' ror Inadvertent Dilution of the Reactor Coolant _
System (TI 25v./94)
Ori October 4,1977, the NRC issued D0R Information Memorandum No. 7, "PWR
Moderator Dilution," that discussed a concern for unanalyzed moderator.
dilution by inadvertent injection of sodium' hydroxide (Na0H) from the Na0H
tank during a surveillance testing. Analysis revealed that unterminated
injection of Na0H solution could result in reactor criticality and that
this manner of moderator dilution was not bounded by the accident
analysis.
- The NRC inspector reviewed Chapters 14 and 6 of the USAR, and determined
that this concarn is not applicable to the Fort Calhoun Station. The
plant does not emoloy the use of Na0H injection into the containment spray
system. Postaccident iodine removal is~ accomplished via the containment
ventilation system.
No violations or deviations were identified.
16. Exit Interview (30703)
The NRC inspectors met with you and other members of the licensee staff at
the end of this inspection. At this meeting, the NRC inspector summarized
the scope of the inspection and the findings.
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