ML20198N134
| ML20198N134 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Westinghouse |
| Issue date: | 01/09/1998 |
| From: | Robert Williams WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY, DIV OF CBS CORP. |
| To: | Gaskin C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| CON-NRC-98-001, CON-NRC-98-1 NUDOCS 9801200274 | |
| Download: ML20198N134 (13) | |
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Westinghouse Commercial Nuclear (8*gl,,,ga Electric Corporation fuel Division ear nema NRC-9R-()01 January 9,1998 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Conunission A'ITN:
Mr. Charles Gaskin Licensing Section 1, I icensing Branch FCS&S Division, NMSS 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop T8D14 Rockville, MD 20852 2738
Dear Mr. Gaskin:
SUBJECT:
MINOR REVISIONS: LICENSE NUMBER SNM Il07; DOCKET 70-1151 in response to your telecon request, Westinghouse Electric Company hereby submits minor revisions to prior iequests for changes to the approved. Application for Renewal of a Special Nuclear Materials IJcense for the Commercial Nuclear Fuel Division at the Columbia, South Carolina Fuvi Fabrication Facility. The definition of " safe mass" has becn limited to sections 3.7.3(b.2) and (c.5) of the A;. plication; and, the Revision hebmittal Data for Chapter 8.0 of the Application has been changed fron 30APR95 to 11 AUG97.'
If you have any questions, please contact noe at (603) 776-2610, Extension 3393.
Sincerely, WESTINGilOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY
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REGULATORY-SIGNIFICANT PROCEDURES - Those procedures that contain, in whole or in part, actions that are important to environmental protectirn, health, safety, and/or safeguards.
RESTRICTED AREA - Areas such as the Manufacturing Building, or equivalent areas, to which access is restricted by physical or administrative methods and which is monitored on a scheduled basis by the site Security Function.
SAFE MASS [3.7.3(b.2) and (c.5)] critical mass for a particular process or vessel given the credible material geometry for that process / vessel, and the License Evaluation Bounding Assumptions for that material type (e.g., homogeneous UO ) and reflection.
2 Optimum moderation and material density are assumed.
SAFETY-RELATED - Relevant to systems crucial or important to safety; and, those systema that improve the margin of safety (e.g., in the context of maintenance).
SAFETY-SIGNIFICANT - Relevant to systems crucial or important to safety (e.g., in the context of quality assurance).
UNRESTRICTED AREA - An area, access to which is neither limited ncr controlled.
WILL - Denotes a mandatory requirement to take a stated action or course.
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C11 APTER 8.0 FIRE SAFETY
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At the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), fire prowction. will be achieved by i
combinations of fire protection measures and systems. Such' measures and systems will be j
designed and maintained in accordance with industry standards and prudent practices. The y
Lstarxiards and practices most cflen consulted will be those of the National Fire Protection l
Association (NFPA).
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8.1 STRUCTURE OF Tile FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM i
A mu;ti-component, Engineering and Regulatory, team will be empowered by facility management to formally evaluate and define the CFFF Fire Safety Program. At least one team member will have documented certification as a Process Hazards Analysis 1.cader.
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The team will provide the results of the evaluation and defined prr m structure to Engineering and Regulatory Couponent management. The results ano.tn.eture will also -
be retained for future inspection by Regulatory Agencies.
1 As defined by the fire safety program evaluation team, the program structure-will be maintained as follows:
i 8.1.1 FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM (a)
The charter of the Safety Committee described in Section 2.2 of this License Application will specify its respor.sibilities to include the fire protection program.
The Committee will meet at a minimum frequency of once per calendar quarter.
' The Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be reported directly to the Plant Manager following each meeting.
Day-to-day protection reviews will be the responsibility of the cognizant Regulatory Engineer Fun: tion.
_(b)
The ihitial fire hazard analysis will be as documented in the Westinghouse
. Nuclear Fuel Columbia Site Evaluation Report (March,1975). A supplement to this analysis will be as documented by Impell Corporation in the Fire Hazard Analysis' for Westinghouse Commercial Nuclear Fuel Division Columbia Plant (hme,1987). The current fire hazard analyses will be as found in the' Pre-Fire
- Plans for the various areas of the facility. The Pre-Fire Plans will be updated as.
I described in Paragraph 8.1.9 (c) of this Chapter.
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A fire protection preventive maintenance program will be in place; and, relevant
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dxunrutation will be maintained on the maintenance system described is Section 3.2 ' als Lixnse Application.
(d)
Review and control of modifications of the facility or processes to minimize fire hazan! will be as Jescribed in Section 3.1 of this License Application.
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An appioved cutting and welding procedure, welder training programs, and hot l
work permits will be provided to control welding and torch cutting activities.
Non-routine use of flammable materials will be ~ controlled by the same
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precautions utilized for routine use of such materials. Flammable liquids will be retained in contaimrs and/or cabinets designed for such purpose; and, additional precsutions will be as specified by the cognizant Regulatory Engineer Function..
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Inspection, testing, arxl maintenance of fire protection equipment will be covered i
by the fire protection preventive maintenance program.
(g)
Basic fire protection training will be covered in raw-hire and contractor orientation programs. The emergency response team will be given documented training, arxl drills will be conducted, as part of the Emergency Management 4
Program described in Chapter 9.0 of this License Application.
(h)
A system will be provided to enable reporting of fire incidents to First Level Management, as described in Sect'on 3.7 of this License Application. Fire alann pull stations will be strategically located throughout the facility. Areas with potential fire hazards will be equipped with appropriate fire detection and/or suppression systems.
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The Security Function will be responsible for announcing alarms and alerting personnel to fire incidents. Following announcement of an alarm, instructions will be given to apprise personnel of any necessary actions, t
Approved procedures, as described in Section 3.4_ of this License Application, will define reporting guidelines and investigation requirements for iire incidents.
(1)
. An emergency exercise, in cccordance with the E-say Plan described in Chapter 9.0 of this License Application, that includes facility evacuation, will be coexiucted on a biennial basis. At times prescribed by the cognizant Regulatory -
Engineer Function, a fire scenario will be included.
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Approved procedures, as described 'in Section 3.4 of this License Application,.
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will prescribe the housekeeping practices for the facility. Good housekeeping techniques will be practiced at the facility as an integial part of the Westinghouse total quality culture.
8.1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS (a)
Program management will follow the organizational responsibilities and authorities structure described in Section 2.1 of this License Application.
(b)
Plant audits and inspections of fire protection will be performed at two levels, as follows:
(b.1) Formal mordhly audits, supplemented by informal inspections, as described in Section 3.6 of this License Application, will include fi e safety. Safety observers will also perform formal and informal inspections, of specified process areas, that include fire protection, combustible loading, and housekeeping status.
(b.2)
American Nuclear Insurers (ANI) performs independent fire protection, prevention, and brigade inspections of the facility.
Action plans will be developed to address findings arising from such inspections.
8.1.3 IlUILDING CONSTRUCTION (a)
The construction standards for the facility manufacturing areas were those in place when the areas were originally constructed. The building structural members were built using non-combustible, or limited combustible materials. When the building structure is modified or expanded, prevailing NFPA code requirements will be met.
(b)
Fire response areas will subdivide specified processes and materials involving fire hazards, to conlii.e fire to its area of origin and prevent its spread. In particular, the following building units will be such areas:
Solvent extraction; Iloiler raoms; Incinerator; Warehousing areas (MRO Storeroom, Product Storeroom);
Process control rooms:
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Switchgear rooms; Computer room; Maintenarre shops; Fire pump areas; Office areas; Emergency generator rooms; and, Compressor rooms.
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These areas will conform to: location and manning requirements; fire barrier ratings; fire detection requirements; sprinkler (and other fire suppression method) specifications; combustible material inventory controls; container and containment specifications; wiring grades; and/or, housekeeping practices - as defined and-doct.mented.
(c)
To minimize exposure fire risk, the facility will employ guidance from the NFPA 30 and NFPA 80A standards.
(d)
To enable rapid personnel egress from the facility in event of a fire, the facility will employ guidance from the NFPA 101 standard.
(e)
Smoke vents will be located in the mechanical manufacturing areas.
(f) llidden (concealed) spaces will be routinely addressed as part of tim monthly formal audits and informal inspections, described in Section 3.6 of this License Application.
(g)
Lightning protection of steel buildings will be maintained with grounding straps; and, specified equipment will be grounded.
(h)
Drainage provisions will be addressed by properly sized floor drains; sumps will be used where specified.
(i)
Electrical installations and wiring will conform to industry standards.
8.1.4 VENTILATION SYSTEM Docket No! 70-1151 initial Submittal Date:
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Facility ventilation systems will be designed for fire protection.
(b)
Class 1 Ule586 (or equivalent) final IIEPA filters will be used.
(c)
Harrier penetrat$ons will employ fire dampers designed to specifications.
(d)
Automatic closing will be required for fire doors and dampers.
(c)
Space heating furnaces will be built to industry and NFPA 70 standards.
8.1.5 PROCESS FIRE SAFETY (a)
Primary chemicals used at the facility will be evaluated for their fire hazards, and their control will be defined.
In particular, the following chemicals will be controlled:
- Nitric acid;
- Sulfuric acid;
- Anhydrous Ammonia; and,
- Ilydrogen.
Use of such chemicals will conform to: operator hazard recognition; training in safe handling and spill prevention techniques; storage; containment; maintenance; leak testing; and/or, safety shut-off valve verifications -- as defined and documented.
(b)
Processes involving use of flammable liquids will not be introduced to the facility until they are evaluated, and their control will be defined and documented.
Processes involving use of fiammable gases will be evaluated, and their control will be defined -- in particular, the following controls will be applied to flammable gas processes, as defined and documented:
Sintering furnaces, as specified, will be upgraded to meet NFPA 86C standards.
Combustible gas analysis will be performed prior to hot (open flame) work, as specified on work permits.
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atmosphere.
Process int -locks will be employed to assure proper i
operation of the fiame curtand.
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The ' fire hazard in handling of uranium oxides will be evaluated.-
Non-l combustible materials will be specified for powder handling systems where the potential far spontaneous exothermic reaction needs to be considered. Where i
high density polypropylene containers are used for storage and trmspon of active
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uranium oxides, operators will be trained to recognize hazardous powder characterlatics, and will be instructed to monitor for exothermic reactions in such containers.
'(d)
Machining operations on combustible metals at the facility will be evaluated for i
their fire hazards, ark! their control will be defined. In particular, the following operations involving potential for zirconium metal fines will be controlled by approved procedures, as descritxx! in Section 3.4 of this License Application:
i Fuel rod repair stations; j
Final fuel assembly loaders; Laser welders,
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Zirconium grid strap production areas; -
Mechanical development laboratories; and, Tool rooms.
5 Such areas will conform to: containment, ventilation, and filtration; and/or, fire extinguisher requirements - as defined and documented.
(e)
The facility incinerator will be isolated by a rated fire barrier as defined and' j
documented. Incinerator exhaust will be ducted to a filtration and sampling i
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system prior to release to the environment. -Incinerator exhaust will be passed through a cooling water media far cooling and dust separation.
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Boilers and boiler-furnaces will be evaluated, and their control will be defined --
. in particular, the following controls will be applied, as defined and documented:
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Boilers will be physically separated from the process buildings; and, thus, J
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may be centained in non-fire-rated boiler houses.
Construction and operation of boiler furnaces will'be in accordance with industry standards.
Fuel storage tanks will be separated from the boiler hcuse; and, fuel lines will be masked for identification, and located to minimize damage potential.
(g)
Stationary combustion engines will be evaluated, and their control will be def'med
- in particular, the following controls v/ill be apnlied, as defined and documented:
Emergene/- generatar ama will be protected by a sprinkler fire suppression system.
Stationary combustion engines will be located in rooms constructed of non-combustible materials.
Engi2 rooms will le configu% such that process-generated dusts or flammable vapors are not present.
Fuel storage taiks will tx locatext outside engine rooms; and, will be constructed in accordance with industry standards.
Engine exhaust systems will be designed to prevent ignition of combustible material - by contact with hot metal surfaces, or by leaking exhaust gases anxi sparks.
Engine rooms will be ventilated to minimize axumulation of combustible vapors.
Such ventilation systems will be automatically i
activated when engine are started.
(h)
Storage and handihg of flammable and combustible bquids and gases will be evaluated, end their control will be defined -- in particular, the following controls will be applied to flammable and combustible liquids, as defined and documented:
Combustible liquid storage systems will be designed and maintained as apecified.
Indoor storage of flammable and combustible liquids will be as specified; aix1, fire extinguishers will be available.
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Supports of aboveground storage tanks will be protected froin potential
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exposure to fires.
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- Aboveground storage tanks will be provided.with emergerr:y relief vents, in accordance with industry standards.
Construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of bulk gas storage, loading, and dispensing systems will be in accordance with pmdent irxiustry practice.
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Glove boxes will be evaluated for fire hazards, and con'rols will be defined -- in particular, the following controls will be applied, as defined and documented:
5 Glove boxes will be constmeted of non<ombustible material, except for gloves anxi windows, as specified.
Explosive mixtures in glove boxes will be prevented, and inert gas or dry air atmospheres will be employed, as specified.
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Fire protection methods for laboratories handling radioactive materials will be in accordance with industry standards, as defined and documented.
8.1.6 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS (a)
Automatic fire detectors will be installed in specified areas wi*h substantial-i
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combustible loadings, and with infrequent occupancy. (Unless such areas are covered by automatic fire suppression systems).-
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- Automatic fiammable vapor arxl gas detectors may not be installed for hydrogen -
systems that have been evaluated and for which it has been determined and documented that potential for leakage is minimal and sufficient dilution air is present to prevent formation of explosive mixturcs.
(c)
~ Audible fire alarms will be installed in specified locations throughout the facility.
visual alarms will be installed its high noise areas, as specified. Such alarms will be monitored by a contineously manned, central control station that indicates fire detection system and zone status.
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_ Manual fire alarm actuators (pull boxes) will be installed in specified locations j
throughout the facility.-
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t 8.I 7 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT (a)
Selection of equipment for suppression of fire will take into account the severity of the hazard, the type of activity to be performed, the potential consequences of a fire, and the potential consequences of use of the suppression equipment (particularly, risk of an accidental criticality).
(b)
Automatic sprinkler systems will be selected and designed in accordance with industry standards, as defined and documented. Automatic sprinkler systems will be specifically excluded from areas where moderation is a principal nuclear criticality safety concern, and/or in areas with a concentration of energized electrical equipment.
(c)
Standpipe and hose systems will be selected and designed in accordance with industry standards, as defined and documented. Standpipe and hose systems will have readily accessible hose outlet locations.
(d)
Portable fire extinguishers, of sufficient capacity and type of suppression agent used, will be available and maintained throughout the facility. Portable fire extinguishers will be sele.:ti.d and deployed in accordance with industry standards, as defined and documented.
8.1.8 FIRE PROTECTION WATER SYSTEM (a)
Water supply for fire protection systems will be assured as described in Subsection 8.2 of this Chapter.
(b)
Fire pump installation will be adequate to deliver water to hydrants, standpipes, and sprinkler systems -- as described in Subsection 8.2 of this Chapter.
(c)
Alternative power for fire pumps will te provided. Diesel pumps will be test-started on a weekly basis; and, two sets of batter 4 will be provided for back-up starting.
Emergency respome personnel will be trained to start the pumps manually.
(d)
The water distribution system will be designed such that failure of a single component will not forclose ability to deliver fire suppression water to the facility.
8.1.9 FIRE IIAZARD ANALYSIS (a)
Fire hazard analyses for the faciliiy will be part of the pre-fire plans addressed in Section 8.1.10 of this Chapter, as defined and documented. Integrated safety Cocket No.
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assessments, described in Chapter 4.0 of this License Application, will include fire hazard analyses.
(b)
Fire hazard analyses will be reviewul by cognizant Regulatory Component Management.
In particular, disclosed deficiencies will be reviewed and considered, by cognizant Component Management, for inclusion in the safety margin improvement program described in Chapter 3.0 of this License Application.
(c)
Fire hazard analyses will be updated when the cognizant Regulatory Engineer Function determines that a significant number of minor facility changes have accumulated to warrant updating; and, 'whenever there has been a significant change of the facility, c-its processes or inventories.
8.1.10 PRE-FIRE PLAN (a)
The facility will maintain, on file for inspection by Regulatory Agencies and ready to use, pre-fire plans that. provide information needed by fire-fighting personnel responding to an emerfency.
(b)
Contents of Pre-Fire Plans The facility will be dis ided into logical planning areas.
Locations of logict.1 planning areas, response team assembly points, response team assembly point coverage areas, and fire hydrants will be indicated on site sketches,.
Basic response team responsibilities will be assigned, and team checklists will be provided.
Locations of fire detection and protection devices will be listed.
Each area plan will detail: a description of the area; expected occupancy; potential locations for trapped occupants; any disabled personnel that might require assistance in an emergency; utilities infomation, construction information, management and phone numbers; plan update schedu'ing; hazardous materials basic information; strategy considerations; and, additional comments deemed relevant by the cognizant Regulatory Engineer Function.
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8.1.11 FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (a)
Organization and equipment of the emergency team will be maintained to respond to facility fires, as part of the Emergency Management Program addressed by Chapter 9.0 of this License Application.
(b)
Training will be provided to the emergency team, to enable performance of duties in response to facility fires, as part of the Emergency Management Program addressed by Chapter 9.0 of this License Application, j
8.2 FIRC SUPPRESSION SERVICES
'Ihe 10-inch water main that supplies process and d: inking water to the site will also supply two water tanks, with a combined capacity of 450,000 gallons available for use in fire fighting. The tanks are checked weekly, and topped-off with water as required.
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(Based upon historical data, a minimum water volume of 85-percent of tank capacity will thus be maintained.) The associated fire pump is rated at 1,000 gpm flow at 100 psi pressure. Multiple 6-inch fire hydrants, with 2.5-inch hose connectors, will be located at strategic locations about the facility site; and, multiple 1.5-inch standpipes will be strategically located throughout the facility.
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