ML20204A398
| ML20204A398 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 05/02/1986 |
| From: | George Thomas PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE |
| To: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| TASK-1.A.1.1, TASK-TM GL-86-04, GL-86-4, SBN-1027, NUDOCS 8605120164 | |
| Download: ML20204A398 (1) | |
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1 MI George S. Themcs Vice Pres: cent-Nuclear Production May 2, 1986 Pub 5c Service of New Hampshire SBN-1027 New Hampshire Yankee Division T.F. B7.1.3, B5. 3. 99 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 Attention:
Harold R. Denton, Director i
Of fice of Nuclear Reactor Regulation l
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References:
(a) Construction Permits CPPR-135 and CPPR-136, Dockets No.
50-443 and 50-444 (b) " Nuclear Regulatory Commission Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift", dated October 22, 1985 (c) USNRC Generic Letter No. 86-04, " Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift", dated February 13, 1986 (d) PSNH Letter (SBN-943), dated February 14, 1986, " Shift Technical Advisor (STA), TMI Action Plan Items I.A.l.1 (SER Outstanding Issue No. 16)", G. S. Thomas to V. S. Noonan
Subject:
Response to Generic Letter 86-04; Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift
Dear Sir:
In reference (c) you requested our plans regarding the Commission's Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift.
In our effort to close out one of our SER outstanding issues, a detailed outline of Seabrook's current and future plans for its STA Program was provided in reference (d).
As indicated in the attached letter, the Seabrook Project has elected Option 1, Alternative 3 of the Policy Statement. The specific STA Program details which was requested in your letter have been addressed therein.
Should you have any questions regarding this response or our STA Program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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M George S. Thomas cc: ASLB Service List Mr. Frank H. Rowsome Division of Human Factors Technology U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission O)
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Enclosures
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I P.O. Box 300 Seabrook, NH O3874. Telephone (603) 474-9521 i
PENHI February 14, 1986 New Hampshire Yankee Division SBN-943 T.F. B7.1.3 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention:
Mr. Vincent S. Noonan, Project Director PWR Project Directorate No. 5
References:
(a) Construction Permits CPPR-135 and CPPR-136, Dockets Nos. 50-443 and 50-444 (b) USNRC NUREG-0896, " Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Related to the Operation of Seabrook Station, Units 1 and 2," dated March 1983 (c)
" Nuclear Regulatory Commission Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift," dated October 22, 1985 Subj ect :
Shift Technical Advisor (STA); TMI Action Plan Item I.A.l.1 (SER Outstanding Issue No. 16)
Dear Sir:
In reference (b) h7C staff indicated that their approval of the Seabrook Station Shift Technical Advisor (STA) proposal was pending completion of their review. As noted in our FSAR, Seabrook Station has elected to combine the STA position with either the Shift Superintendent or Unit Shift Supervisor. This provides the on-shift engineering and accident assessment expertise recommended by NUREG-0737, Action Plan Item I.A.I.I.
In addition to meeting the Item I.A.I.1 guidelines, we believe that the proposed dual position meets the recommendations and objectives of the Commission's recent Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise on Shift [ Reference (c)}.
Understanding the benefits of'a dual-role position for the STA, Seabrook Station has developed an intensive, stringent and formal educational training program in conjunction with the Memphis State University Center for Nuclear Studies. The program courses, as depicted in Table 1, represent technical degree work in the areas of engineering, mathematics and physical sciences.
In addition, the Seabrook STA curriculum included communications, stress management and humanities courses as shown in Table 2.
Individuals completing this program hold an accredited degree from the Regents College of the University of the State of New York and/or Memphis State University.
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P.O. Box 300 Seabrook, NH 03874 Telephone (603) 474-9521
United States Nucl. ear Regulatory Commission February 14, 1986 Attention:
Mr. Vincent S. Noonan Page 2 The Regents College degree represents an accredited curriculu: in nuclear technology courses under the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Studies. The Me:phis State University degree represents an accredited curriculum in nuclear industrial operations under the degree of Bachelor Professional Studies (3.P.S.).
Though these degrees are not explicitly titled
" engineering", we believe the degrees and course work satisfy the Con =ission's Policy State =ent, under Option 1, Alternative 3.
Table 1 shows that the =ini=u= number of technical courses taken by Seabrook's STA's are as extensive as those taken under a typical engineering or engineering technology curriculu=. The Seabrook STA progra: ensures that an individual has substantial knowledge and underJtanding of the physical and
=athe=atical sciences and the principles of engineering, as they relate to the operations of a nuclear facility. Moreover, as illustrated in Table 3, Seabrock would typically have at least two individuals per shift who qualify for the dual-role position. This ensures that an adequate number of dual-role licensed staff are available to provide engineering expertise at Seabrook Station when needed.
In su==ary, we agree with the Co==ission's desires to have technically qualified persons on shift, and we appreciate the Policy State =ent's acknowledg=ent of progra=s that =eet the intent of their Policy State =ent on a
" case-by-case" basis. We believe that the Seabrook Station STA Progra=
provides the engineering expertise on shift delineated as Option 1 Alternative 3 of the Policy Statement.
It would be appreciated if your staff, in possible conjunction with the Co==issioners' Staf f, would resolve this Open SER issue, so as not to affect the present course of action taken by the Seabrook Station STA Progra=.
A response to our position vould be appreciated by February 28, 1986.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to centact us.
Very truly yours,
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TABLE 1 MINIMUM TECHNICAL COURSES TAKEN FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT BY ALL SEA 3R00K STA'S NUMBER OF COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LEVEL (a )
College Algebra 3'
lower t
Calculus I 4
lower Calculus II 4
lower Mathematics Total 11 General Physics 4
lower General Physics 4
lower Nuclear Physics 3
upper Reactor Physics 3
upper Radiation Biology 3
upper Chem. for Reactor Tech.
3 lower The r:od ynamics
, 3_
upper Physical Science Total 23 Intro. to Instrumentation 3
lower Industrial Materials 3
upper Corrosion Chemistry 3
upper Nuclear Heat Mechanics 3
upper Chemical Ther:odynamics 3
upper Physics of Fluids 3
upper Co=puter Technology 3
upper Advanced Reactor Physics 3
upper Stress Mechanics 3
upper Electrical Power Systems 3
upper Reactor Operation & Licensing 3
up pe r Mitigating Core Damage (b)
I upper Transient & Accident Analysis (b) 1 upper U.S. Navy Technical Training upper &
Courses (c) 12, lower Engineeering Science Total 47 Overall Total 81
TME l (continued)
Footnotes for Table 1 (a) Upper level courses are designed for degree candidates in the third or fourth year of university work; lower level courses are designed for degree candidates in the first year of university work.
(b) This course, designed by Westinghouse for PWR plants, was given at Seabrook by Westinghouse instructors. The course is recommended for one credit, upper level, by the American Council on Education. The Seabrook STA's would qualify for this credit toward a four year, university degree in nuclear technology.
(c) Except for two Seabrook STA's who have engineering degrees, all other STA's have had technical work in U.S. Navy technical training courses.
Memphis State University has granted credit for this technical training. The 12 credits indicated are the minimum number of U.S. Navy technical training credits earned by any of the STA's, other than the two with engineering degrees.
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TABLE 2 COURSES IN COMMUN7 CATIONS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND HUMANITIES TAKEN FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT BY ALL SEABROOK STA'S NUMBER OF COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LEVEL s'
Communications 6
lower Stress and Human Behavior 3
upper Technology and Change l
upper TOTAL 15 4
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TABLE 3 SEA 3R00K STA TRAINED INDIVIDUALS PER SHIFT (d)
DEGREED (a)
TOTAL
% OF SHIFT SHIFT INDIVIDUALS ON SHIFT DEGREED A
2 4
50%
B 3(b) 4 73g C
2 3
40%
D 2
4 50%
E 2(b) 4 50%
F 3
5 60%
TOTALS:
6 14(c) 26 54%
(a) Degree is a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies f rom Regents College of the University of the State o f New York.
(b) One (1) individual, in addition to holding the degree noted in (a) above, has a Bachelor of Professional Studies specializing in Nuclear Industry Operations from Memphis State University (i.e., holds two degrees).
(c) Three (3) additional licensed individuals hold a degree from either Regents or MSU, but they are not expected to be used for shif t duty, and they have not been - taken credit for in this table.
(d) Figures are as of February, 1986.