ML20207G632
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION If WASHINGTON, D.C. 20566-0001
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NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY 1
DOCKET NO. 50-245 l
MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION. UNIT 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No.105 l
License No. DPR-21 J
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:
A.
The application for amendment by Northeast Nuclear Energy Company (the licensee) dated December 22,1998, as supplemented March 19,1999, 2:omplies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C. '
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; D. -
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and l
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The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
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Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. DPR-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Soecifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No.105, are hereby incorporated in the license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
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This license amendment is effective as of the date of issuance, to be implemented within 30 days of issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION N
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/p ichael T. Masnik, Chief Decommissioning Section Project Directorate IV and Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management
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Attachment:
Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance: June 3, 1999
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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.105 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. OPR-21 DOCKET NO. 50-245 Replace the following pages of the Appendix A, Technical Specifications, with the attached pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change.
Remove Insert S1 S1 45 SS 6-6 6-6 S7 S7 6-8 6-8
&9 49 6-10 6-10 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-12 6-13 6-13 i
6-14 6-14 6-15 6-15 6-23 6-23 i
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A'DNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.1 RESPONSIBILITY 6.1.1 The Designated Officer shall be responsible for overall operation of the Millstone Station Site and shall delegate in writing the succession to this responsibility. The Designated Manager shall be responsible for overall Unit safe operation and shall delegate in writing the succession to this responsibility.
6.1.2 The Shift Manager shall be responsible for the control room command function.
6.1.3 Unless otherwise defined, the technical specification titles for members of the staff.are generic titles.
Unit ~ specific titles for the functions and l
' responsibilities associated with these generic titles are identified in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
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'6.2 ORGANIZATION J
l 6.2.1 0FFSITE AND ONSITE ORGANIZATIONS Onsite and offsite organizations shall be established for unit operation and corporate management, respectively.
The onsite and offsite organizations shall include.the positions for activities affecting the safety of the nuclear power. plant, Lines of authority, responsibility, and communication shall be a.
established and defined for the higher management levels through intermediate levels to and including all operating organization positions. These relationships shall be documented and updated, as appropriate, in the form of organization charts, functional descrip-tions of departmental responsibilities and relationships, and job i
descriptions for key personnel positions, or in equivalent forms of documentation. These requirements shall be documented in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
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The Designated Manager shall be responsible for overall unit safe i
operation and shall have control over those onsite activities necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the plant.
i The Designated Officer shall have corporate responsibility for I
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overall plant nuclear safety and shall take any measures needed to ensure acceptable performance of the staff in operation, maintaining, and providing technical support to the plant to ensure nuclear safety.
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The individuals who train the certified Fuel Handlers and those who l
carry out health physics and quality assurance functions may report l
to the appropriate onsite manager; however, they shall have suffi-cient organizational freedom to ensure their ability to perform their assigned functions.
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FACILITY STAFF Each-on duty shift shall be composed of at least the minimum shift a.
crew composition shown in Table 6.2-1.
b.
At least one person qualified to stand watch in the control room shall be present in the control room when irradiated fuel is stored in the fuel pool.
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4 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.4 TRAINING 6.4.1 An NRC approved training and retraining program for the Certified Fuel Handlers shall be maintained.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT 6.5.1 Plant Operations Review Committee (PORC)
Function 6.5.1.1 The PORC shall function to advise the Designated Manager on all I
matters related to nuclear safety.
Comnosition 6.5.1.2 The PORC shall be composed of nine to eleven members. Members shall collectively have experience and expertise in the following areas:
Plant Operations Engineering Reactor Engineering Maintenance Instrumentation and Controls Health Physics Chemistry Work Planning Quality Assurance The minimum qualifications of PORC members shall be that all members have an academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a management position, and have a minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise. The members of PORC shall be appointed in writing by the Designated Manager. The Chairperson and alternate Chairperson of the PORC shall be drawn from the PORC members and be appointed in writing by the Designated Manager.
I Alternates 6.5.1.3 Alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the PORC Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate in PORC activities at any one time.
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e ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Meetino Frecuency 6.5.1.4 The PORC shall meet at'least once per calendar month and as convened by the PORC Chairperson.
Quorum 6.5.1.5 A quorum of the PORC shall consist of the Chairperson, or Vice Chairperson, and four members including alternates.
Resoonsibilities 6.5.1.6 The PORC shall be responsible for:
Review of 1) all procedures, except common site procedures, a.
required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 2) all programs, except common site programs, required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures, programs. or changes thereto, as determined by the designated manager to affect nuclear safety.
Procedures and programs required by Specification 6.8 that are designated for review and approval by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program do not require PORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety.
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Review of all proposed changes to Sections 1.0 - 5.0 of these c.
Technical Specifications.
d.
Review of all proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.
Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications e.
and preparation and forwarding of a report covering evaluation and recommendations to prevent recurrence to the designated officer j
and to the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
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Review of all REPORTABLE EVENTS.
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P,eview of facility operations to detect potential safety hazards.
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Performance of special reviews and investigations and reports thereon as requeste_d by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
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Render determinations in writing if any item considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) above, as appropriate and as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50.92, constitutes an unreviewed safety question or requires a significant hazards consideration i
determination.
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Review of the unit-specific Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures.
Authority 6.5.1.7 The PORC shall:
Recommend to the designated manager written approval or a.
disapproval of items considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) l
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Provide immediate written notification to the designated officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board of disagreement between the PORC and the designated manager; however, the designated 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 meeting and copies shall be provided to the designated officer and Chairperson of the l
Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.2
. Site Operations Review Committee (SORC)
Function 6.5.2.1 The SORC shall function to advise the designated officer on all matters l related to nuclear safet'y of the entire Millstone Station Site.
6.5.2.2 The SORC shall be composed of the:
Chairperson:
Designated Officer Member:
Unit 1 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 2 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 3 Designated Manager Member:
Designated Manager, Nuclear Services Member:
Designated Manager, General Services Member:
Designated Member of Unit 1 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Unit 2 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Unit 3 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Nuclear Oversight j
The senior designated Unit manager in attendance shall be the Vice l
Chairperson.
Alternates 6.5.2.3 Alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the SORC Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate in SORC activities at one time.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Meetina Freauency 6.5.2.4 The SORC shall meet at least once per six months and as convened by the SORC Chairperson.
Quorum 6.5.2.5 A quorum of the SORC shall consist of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and five members including alternates.
Responsibilities
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6.5.2.6 The S0RC shall be responsible for:
Review of 1) all common site procedures required by Specification a.
6.8 and changes thereto, 2) all common site programs, required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures, programs, or changes thereto as determined by the designated officer to affect site nuclear safety. Common site l
programs and procedures required by Specification 6.8 that are designated for review and approval by the Station Qualified Review Program do not require SORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed changes to Section 6.0, " Administrative Controls", of these Technical Specifications.
Performance of special reviews and investigations and reports as c.
requested by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment j
Board.
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Not used.
e.
Not used.
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Review of all common site proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety.
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Review of all common site proposed changes or modifications to systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.
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Render determinations in writing, or meeting minutes if any item considered under 6.5.2.6(a) through (g) above, as appropriate and I
as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50.92, constitutes an unreviewed i
safety question or requires a significant hazards consideration determination.
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Review of the common site Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures.
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Authority 6.5.2.7 The 50RC shall:
Recommend to the designated officer written approval or a.
disapproval, in meeting minutes, of items considered under l
6.5.2.6(a) through (g) above.
b.
Provide immediate written notification, or meeting minutes, to the designated senior officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear l
Safety Assessment Board of disagreement between the SORC and the designated officer; however, the designated senior officer shall have responsibility for resoluttor, of such disagrecannts pursuant l to 6.1.1 above.
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1 6.5.2.8 The SORC shall maintain written minutes of each meeting and copies shall be provided to the designated officer and Chairperson of the l
Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY ASSESSMENT BOARD (NSAB)
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The minimum qualifications of NSAB members are as follows:
The Chairperson and NSAB members shall have:
a.
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An academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a senior management position, and 2.
A minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise.
b.
The NSAB shall have experience in and shall function to provide independent oversight review and audit of designated activities in the areas of:
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Nuclear power plant operations; 2.
Nuclear engineering; 3.
Chemistry and radiochemistry; l
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Metallurgy; i
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Instrumentation and control; 6.
Radiological safety; Millstone Unit 1 6-9 Amendment No. 7), 55, JJ, 77 77, Pl.
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Mechanical and electrical engineering; and 8.
Quality assurance practices.
The NSAB serves to advise the designated senior officer on matters related to nuclear safety and notify the designated senior officer within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of a safety significant disagreement between the NSAB and the organization or function being reviewed.
COMPOSITION 6.5.3.2 The designated senior officer shall appoint, in writing, a minimum of l
seven members to the NSAB and shall designate from this membership, in writing, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The membership shall function to provide independent review and audit in the areas listed in Specification 6.5.3.1.
ALTERNATES 6.5.3.3 All alternate members shall be appointed, in writing, by the designated senior officer; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as members in NSAB activities at any one time.
MEETING FREQUENCY 6.5.3.4 The NSAB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.
OUORUM 6.5.3.5 The quorum of the NSAB shall consist of a majority of NSAB members including the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation of the same Northeast Utilities' nuclear unit. No more than two alternates shall be appointed as members at any meeting in fulfillment of the quorum requirements.
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.6 The ~NSAB shall be responsible for the review of:
a.
The safety evaluations for changes to procedures, equipment, or systems, and tests or experiments completed under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59;-
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Proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; c.
Proposed tests or experiments that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; Millstone Unit 1 6-10 Amendment No. 75, pp, 77, pf, pp, ons 105 i
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ADNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS d.
Proposed-changes to Technical Specifications and the Operating License; Violations of applicable codes, regulations, orders, license e.
requirements, or internal procedures having nuclear safety significance;'
f.
'All Licensee Event Reports required by 10 CFR 50.73; Indications of significant unanticipated deficiencies in any g.
l aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety; h..
Significant accidental, unplanned,' or uncontrolled radioactive releases, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence; i.
Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from normal and expected performance of equipment that could affect nuclear safety; J.
The performance of the corrective action program; and k.
Audits and audit plans.
Reports or records of these reviews shall be forwarded to the designated senior officer within 30 days following completion of the
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AUDIT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.7 The NSAB audit program shall be the responsibility of the Nuclear Oversight Department. NSAB audits shall be performed at least once per 24 months in accordance with Administrative Procedures and shall encompass:
The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within a.
the Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions; b.
The training and qualifications of the unit staff; The implementation of.all programs required by Specification 6.8; c.
d.
The Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures;
'The fire' protection equipment and program implementation utilizing e.
either a qualified offsite license fire protection engineer or an outside independent fire protection consultant; f.
Actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in equipment, structures, systems, components, or method of operation that affect nuclear safety; and Millstone Unit'1' 6-11 Amendment No. J, pp, 77, PJ, 77,105 0325-
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Other activities and documents as requested by the designated senior officer.
RECORDS 6.5.3.8 Written records of reviews and audits shall be maintained. As a minimum these records shall include:
Results of the activities conducted under the provisions of a.
Section 6.5.3; i
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deleted 6.5.4 Station Qualified Reviewer Proaram functicn 6.5.4.1 The designated manager, designated officer,,or designated senior officer may establish a Statian Qualified Reviewer Program whereby required reviews of designated procedures or classes of procedures required by Specifications 6.5.1.6.a and 6.5.2.6.a are performed by Station Qualified Reviewers and approved by designated managers. These reviews are in lieu of reviews by the PORC or S0RC. However, procedures which require a 10CFR50.59 evaluation must be reviewed by the PORC or SORC.
Resoonsibilities 6.5.4.2 The Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall:
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Provide for the review of designated procedures, programs, and a.
changes thereto by a Qualified Reviewer (s) other than the individual who prepared the procedure, program, or change.
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Provide for cross-disciplinary review of procedures, programs, and changes thereto when organizations other than the preparing organization are affected by the procedure, program, or change.
Ensure cross-disciplinary reviews are performed by a Qualified c.
Reviewer (s) in affected disciplines, or by other persons designated by cognizant managers or directors as having specific expertise required to assess a particular procedure, program, or change. Cross-disciplinary reviewers may function as a committee.
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Provide for a screening of designated procedures, programs and changes thereto to determine if an evaluation should be performed in accordance with the provisions of 10CFR50.59 to verify that j
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS an unreviewed safety question does not exist. This screening will be performed by personnel trained and qualified in performing 10CFR50.59 evaluations.
Provide for written recommendation by the Qualified Reviewer (s) to e.
the responsible Manager for approval or disapproval of procedures and programs considered under Specification 6.5.1.6.a and 6.5.2.6.a and that the procedure or program was screened by a qualified individual and found not to require a 10CFR50.59 evaluation.
6.5.4.3 If the responsible manager determines that a new program, procedure, or change thereto requires a 10CFR50.59 evaluation, that manager will ensure the required evaluation is performed to determine if the new procedure, program, or chan The new procedure, program,ge involves an unreviewed safety question.
or change will then be forwarded with the 10CFR50.59 evaluation to PORC or SORC for review.
6.5.4.4 Personnel recomended to be Station Qualified Reviewers shall be designated in writing by the designated manager or designated officer for each procedure, program, or class of procedure or program within the scope of the Station Qualified Reviewe'r Program.
6.5.4.5 Temporary procedure changes shall be made in accordance with Specification 6.8.3 with the exception that changes to procedures for which reviews are assigned to Qualified Reviewers will be reviewed and approved as described in Specification 6.5.4.2.
Records 6.5.4.6 The review of procedures and programs performed under the Station Qualified Reviemr Program shall be documented in accordance with administrative procedures.
Trainina and Qualification 6.5.4.7 The training and qualification requirements of personnel designated as a Qualified Reviewer in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with administrative procedures.
Qualified reviewers shall have:
A Bachelors degree in engineering, related science, or technical a.
discipline, and two years of nuclear power plant experience; OR b.
Six years of nuclear power plant experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as approved c.
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.o ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.6 REPORTABLE EVENT ACTION 6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:
The Commission shall be notified and a report submitted a.
pursuant to the requirement of 10 CFR 50.73.
b.
Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the results of this review shall be submitted to the Chairperson of-the NSAB and the designated. officer.
l 6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATION 6.7.1 The follcwing actions shall be taken in the event a Safety Limit is violated:
The unit shall-be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within two hours.
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The NRC Operations Center shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within one hour..The Senior Vice President and CN0 - Millstone and the Chairperson of the NSAB shall be notified within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
A Safety Limit Violation Report shall be prepared.
The report c.
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 Chairperson of the NSAB and the Senior Vice President and CN0 - Millstone within 14 days of the violation, Operation shall not be resumed until authorized by the Commission.
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6.8 PROCEDURES 6.8.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities referenced below.
The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix "A" of a.
Regulatory Guide 1.33, February,1978.
b.
Refueling operations.
Surveillance activities of safety related equipment.
c.
d.
Not used.
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Not used.
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Fire Protection Program Implementation.
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Quality Control for effluent monitoring using the guidance in Regulatory. Guide 1.21 Rev.1, June 1974, h.
Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Offsite' Dose Calculation Manual (REMODCM) implementation, except for Section I.E., Radiological Environmental Monitoring.
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The Designated Manager, Designated Officer or Designated Senior Officer may designate specific procedures and programs, or classes of procedures and programs to be reviewed in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program in lieu of review by the PORC or SORC.
The review per the Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with Specification 6.5.4.
b.
Procedures and programs listed in Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall be approved by the Designated Manager or Designated Officer or by cognizant Manager or Directors who are designated as I
the Approval Authority by the Designated Manager or Designated Officer as specified in administrative procedures. The Approval Authority for each procedure ard program or class of procedure and program shall.be specified in administrative procedures.
Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall be c.
reviewed by the PORC or' SORC and shall be approved by the Designated Manager or Designated Officer, or be reviewed and approved in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program, prior to implementation. Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1 shall be 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 original procedure is not altered.
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The change is approved by two members of the plant management staff, at least one of whom is a Certified Fuel Handler.
The change is documented, reviewed by the PORC or SORC, or the c.
Station' Qualified Reviewer Program, as applicable, and approved by the Designated Manager or Designated Officer or Station Qualified l
Reviewer Program Department Manager within 14 days of implementation.
6.8.4 Written procedures shall be established, implemented-and maintained covering Section I.E, Radiological Environmental Monitoring, of the REMODCM.
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- Section I, Ra'diological Effluents Monitoring Manual (REMM), shall outline th sampling and analysis programs to determine the concentration of radioactive
' materials released offsite as well as dose commitments to-in exposure pathways and for those radionuclides released as a result of station operation.
It'shall also specify operating guidelines for radioactive waste treatment systems'and report content.
Section II the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), shall describe the methodology, and parameters.to be used in the calculation of offsite and liquid effluent monitoring instrumentation alarm /
with the applicable LC0's contained in these technical specifications.
Changes to the REMODCM:
Shall be documented and records of reviews performed shall be a.
retained as required by Specification 6.10.2,m.
This documentation shall contain:
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Sufficient information to support the change together with the appropriate analyses or evaluations justifying the change (s),
and 2)
A determination that the change will maintain the level of radioactive effluent control required by 10 CFR 20.106, 40 CFR Part 190, 10 CFR 50.36a, and Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 and dose, or setpoint calculations.not adversely impact the accuracy o b.
Shall become effective after review and acceptance by SORC and the approval of the designated officer.
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Shall be submitted to the Commission in the form of a complete, c.
legible copy of the entire REMM or ODCM, as appropriate, as a part of or concurrent with the Annual Radioactive Effluent Report for the period of the report in which any change was made.
Each change clearly indicating the area of the page that was chang indicate the date (e.g., month / year) the change was implemented.
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NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY THE WESTERN MASSACH'USETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-336 MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION. UNIT NO. 2 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 235 License No. DPR-65
- 1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:
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A.
The application for amendment by Northeast Nuclear Energy Company, et al.
(the licensee) dated December 22,1998, as supplemented March 19,1999, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; I
B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
. 2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. DPR-65 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised
' through Amendment No. 235, are hereby incorporated in the license.
The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
3.
This license amendment is effective as of the date of issuance, to be implemented within 30 days of issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION J
es W. Cliffor Chief, Section 2 Project Directorate l Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Attachment:
Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance: June 3, 1999
ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 235 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DPR-65 DOCKET NO. 50-336 Replace the following pages of the Appendix A, Technical Specifications, with the attached pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change.
. Remove Insert 6-1 6-1 6-1 a 6-5 6-5 j
6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-9 6-10 6-10 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-12 6-13 6-13 6-14 6-14 6-15 6-15 6-24 6-24
u j1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.1 RESPONSIBILITY 6.1.1 the Millstone Station Site and shall delegate in writing the successi this responsibility. The designated manager shall be responsible for overall Unit safe operation and shall delegate in writing the succession to this j responsibility.
6.1.2 function. The Shift Manager shall be responsible for the control room command
.6.1.3 Unless otherwise defined, the technical specification titles for members of the staff are generic titles.
Unit specific titles for the functions and responsibilities associated with these generic titles are identified in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
6.2 ORGANIZATION 6.2.1 0FFSITE AND ONSITE ORGANIZATIONS Onsite and offsite organizations shall be established for unit operation and corporate management, respectively.
The onsite and offsite organizations shall include the positions for activities affecting 'the safety of the nuclear i
power plant.
4 Lines of authority, responsibility, and communication shall be a.
established and defined for the higher management levels through intermediate levels to and including all operating organization positions. These relationships shall be documented and updated, as appropriate, in the form of organization charts, functional descrip-tions of departmental responsibilities and relationships, and job descriptions for key personnel positions, or in equivalent forms of documentation. These requirements shall be documented in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
b.
The designated manager shall be responsible for overall unit safe j
operation and shall have control over those onsite activities necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the plant.
The designated officer shall have corporate responsibility for c.
4 overall plant nuclear safety and shall take any measures needed to i
ensure acceptable performance of the staff in operation, maintaining, and providing technical support to the plant to ensure i
nuclear safety.
d.
The individuals who train the operating staff and those who carry out health physics and quality assurance functions may report to the appropriate onsite manager; however, they shall have sufficient organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating pressures.
6.2.2 FAcit1TY STAFF Each on duty shift shall be composed of at least the minimum shift a.
crew composition shown in Table 6.2-1.
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' ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.2.2 FACILITY STAFF (Continued) b.
At least one-licensed Operator shall be in the control room when fuel is in the reactor.
c.
At least two licensed Operators shall be present in the control room during reactor start-up, scheduled reactor shutdown and during recovery from reactor trips.
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a ADNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.4 TRAINING A retraining and replacement training program for the facility staff that meets or exceeds the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.5 of ANSI N18.1-1971 and 10 CFR Part 55.59 shall be maintained.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT 6.5.1 Plant Operations Review Committee (PORC)
Function 6.5.1.1 The PORC shall function to advise the designated manager on all l
matters related to nuclear safety.
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Composition 6.5.1.2 The PORC shall be composed of nine to eleven members. Members shall collectively have experience and expertise in the following areas:
Plant Operations Engineering Reactor Engineering Maintenance Instrumentation and Controls Health Physics
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Chemistry Work Planning Quality Assurance The minimum qualifications of PORC members shall be that all members have an academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a management position, and have a minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise.
The members of PORC shall be be appointed in writing by the designated manager. The Chairperson and alternate Chairperson of the PORC shall be drawn from the PORC members and be appointed in writing by the designated manager.
l Alternates 6.5.1.3 Alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the PORC Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate in PORC activities at any one time.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Meetino Freauency 6.5.1.4 The PORC shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PORC Chairperson.
Ouorum 6.5.1.5 A quors of the PORC shall consist of the Chairperson, or Vice Chairperson, and four members including alternates.
Responsibilities 6.5.1.6 The PORC shall be responsible for:
Review of 1) all procedures, except common site procedures, a.
required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 2) all programs, except common site programs, required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures, programs, or changes thereto as determined by the designated manager to affect nuclear safety.
Procedures and l
programs required by Specification 6.8 that are designated for review and approval by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program do not require PORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety.
Review of all proposed changes to Sections 1.0 - 5.0 of these c.
Technical Specifications.
d.
Review of all proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.
Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications e.
.and preparation and forwarding of a report covering evaluation and recommendations to prevent recurrence to the designated officer and to the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
f.
Review of all REPORTABLE EVENTS.
g.
Review of facility operations to detect potential safety i
hazards.
h.
Performance of special reviews and investigations and reports thereon as requested by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
i.
Render determinations in writing if any item considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) above, as appropriate and as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50.92, constitutes an unreviewed safety question or requires a significant hazards consideration determination.
j.
Review of the fire protection program and implementing procedure.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Authority 6.5.1.7 The PORC shall:
Recommend to the designated manager written approval or l
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disapproval of items considered under 6.5.1.6(a) through (d) above.
b.
Provide immediate written notification to the designated officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board of disagreement between the PORC and the designated manager; however, the designated 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 meeting and copies shall be provided to the designated officer and Chairperson of the l
Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.2 Site Operations Review Committee (SORC)
Function i
6.5.2.1 The SORC shall function to advise the designated officer on all
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matters related to nuclear safety of the entire Millstone Station Site.
Composition 6.5.2.2 The SORC shall be composed of the:
Chairperson:
Designated Officer Member:
Unit 1 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 2 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 3 Designated Manager Member:
Designated Manager, Nuclear Services Member:
Designated Manager, General' Services Member:
Designated Member of Unit 1 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Unit 2 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Unit 3 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Nuclear Oversight q
The senior designated Unit manager in attendance shall be the l
Vice-Chairperson.
Alternates:
6.5.2.3 Alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the SORC Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate in SORC activities at one time.
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o ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Meetina Freauency 6.5.2.4 The SORC shall meet at least once per six months and as convened by the SORC Chairperson.
Quorum-6.5.2.5 A quorum of the SORC shall consist of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and five members including alternates.
Responsibilities 6.5.2.6 The SORC shall be responsible for:
Review of 1) all common site procedures required by Specifi-a.
cation 6.8 and changes thereto, 2) all common site programs, required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, 3) any other proposed procedures, programs, or changes thereto as determined by the designated officer to affect site nuclear safety.
I Common site programs and procedures required by Specification 6.8 that are designated.for review and approval by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program do no require SORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed changes to Section 6.0 " Administrative Controls" of these Technical Specifications.
Performance of special reviews and investigations and reports c.
as requested by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
d.
Not used.
I e.
Not used.
f.
Review of all common site proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety.
g.
Review of all,enmmon site proposed changes or modifications to systems or. equipment that affect nuclear safety, b.
Render determinations in writing or meeting minutes if any item considered under 6.5.2.6(a) through (g) above, as appropriate and as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50.92, constitutes an unreviewed safety question or requires a significant hazards consideration determination.
i.
Review of the common site fire protection program and implementing procedures, Millstone Unit 2 6-8 Amendment No. 79, 99,197. 1/9,235' om 199, 191, 191, 199, 199,
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j ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Authority-I 6.5.2.7 The SORC shall:
i Recommend to the designated officer written approval or a.
disapproval in meeting minutes of items considered under l
6.5.2.6(a) through (g) above.
b.
Provide immediate written notification or meeting minutes to the designated senior officer and the Chairperson of the l
Huclear Safety tssessment Board of disagreement between the SORC and the designated officer; however, the designated senior officer shall have responsibility for resolution of such disagreements.
Records 6.5.2.8 The SORC shall maintain written minutes of each meeting and copies shall be provided to the designated officer and Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY ASSESSMENT BOARD (NSAB)
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The minimum qualifications of NSAB members are as follows:
The Chairperson and NSAB members shall have:
a.
1.
An academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a senior management position, and 2.
A minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise.
b.
The NSAB shall have experience in and shall function to provide independent oversight review and audit of designated activities in the areas of:
1.
Nuclear power plant operations; 2.
Nuclear engineering; 3.
Chemistry and radiochemistry; 4.
Metallurgy; 5.
Instrumentation and control; 6.
Radiological safety; 7.
Mechanical and electrical engineering; and 8.
Quality assurance practices.
Millstone Unit 2 6-9 Amendment Nos. 75, JJ, 75, o<u 11,lif,191.
179. 189. 191. 206.235*
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS The NSAB serves to advise the designated senior officer on matters related to nuclear safety and notify the designated senior officer within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of a safety significant disagreement between the NSAB and the organization or function being reviewed, l
COMPOSITION 6.5.3.2 The designated senior officer shall appoint, in writing, a minimum l
of seven members to the NSAB and shall designate from this membership, in writing, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
The membership shall function to provide independent review and audit in the areas listed in Specification 6.5.3.1.
I ALTERNATES 6.5.3.3 All alternate members shall be appointed, in writing, by the designated senior officer; however, no more than two alternates shall participate as members in NSAB activities at any one time.
MEETING FRE0VENCY 6.5.3.4 The NSAB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.
OUORUM_
6.5.3.5 The quorum of the NSAB shall consist of a majority of NSAB members i
including the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line respansibility for operation of the same Northeast Utilities' nuclear unit.
No more than two alternates shall be appointed as members at any meeting in i
fulfillment of the quorum requirements.
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.6 The NSAB shall be responsible for the review of:
The safety evaluations for changes to procedures, equipment, or a.
systems, and tests or experiments completed under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; b.
Proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; Proposed tests or experiments that involve an unreviewed safety c.
question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; d.
Proposed changes to Technical Specifications and the Operating License; Millstone Unit 2 6-10 Amendment No. 17. Jf. ff,235' om lif, 197, 199, 191. 199.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Violations of applicable codes, regulations, orders, license e.
requirements, or internal procedures having nuclear safety significance; f.
All Licensee Event Reports required by 10 CFR 50.73; g.
Indications of significant unanticipated deficiencies in any aspect of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety; h.
Significant accidental, unplanned, or uncontrolled radioactive releases, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence; i.
Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from normal and expected performance of equipment that could affect nuclear safety; j.
The performance of the corrective action program; and k.
Audits and audit plans.
Reports or records of these reviews shall be forwarded to the designated senior officer within 30 days following completion of the !
review.
MDIT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.7 The NSAB audit program shall be the responsibility of the Nuclear Oversight Department. NSAB audits shall be performed at least once per 24 months in accordance with administrative procedures and shall encompass:
The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained a.
within the Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions; b.
The training and qualifications of the unit staff; The implementation of all programs required by c.
Specification 6.8; d.
The Fire Protection Program and implementing prncedures; The fire protection equipment and program implementation e.
utilizing either a qualified offsite license fire protection engineer or an outside independent fire protection consultant; f.
Actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in equipment, structures, systems, components, or method of operation that affect nuclear safety; and g.
Other activities and documents as requested by the designated senior officer.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS RECORDS 6.5.3.8 Written records of reviews and audits shall be maintained.
As a minimum these records shall include:
.Results of the activities conducted under the provisions of a.
Section 6.5.3;-
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deleted c.
deleted 6.5.4 Station Qualified Reviewer Proaram i
Function
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The designated manager or designated officer or designated senior officer may establish a Station Qualified Reviewer Program whereby lequired reviews of designated procedures or classes of procedures required-by Specifications 6.5.1.6.a and 6:5.2.6 a are performed by Station Qualified Reviewers and approved by designated managers.
These reviews are in lieu of reviews by the PORC or SORC.
- However, procedures which require a 10CFR50.59 evaluation must be reviewed by the PORC or S0RC.
l Responsibilities 6.5.4.2 The Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall:
Provide for the review of designated procedures, programs, and 4
a.
changes thereto by a Qualified Reviewer (s) other than the individual who prepared the procedure, program, or change.
b.
Provide for cross-disciplinary review of procedures, programs, and' changes thereto when organizations other than the preparing organization are affected by the procedure, program, or change.
' Ensure cross-disciplinary reviews are performed by a Qualified c.
Reviewer (s) in affected. disciplines, or by other persons designated by cognizant Managers or Directors as having specific expertise required to assess a particular procedure,
. program, or change. Cross-disciplinary reviewers may function as a committee.
.d.
Provide for a screening of designated procedures, programs and changes thereto to determine if an evaluation should be performed in accordance with the provisions of 10CFR50.59 to verify that an unreviewed safety question does not exist. This screening will be performed by personnel trained and qualified in performing 10CFR50.59 evaluations.
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j ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Provide for written recommendation by the Qualified Re';iewer(s) e.
to the responsible Manager for approval or disapproval of procedures and programs considered under Specification 6.5.1.6.a and 6.5.2.6.a and that the procedure or program was screened by a qualified individual and found not to require a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation.
6.5.4.3 If the responsible manager determines that a new program, procedure, or change thereto requires a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation, that Manager will ensure the required evaluation is performed to determine if the new procedure, program, or change involves an unreviewed safety question. The new procedure, program, 'or change will then be forwarded with the 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation to PORC or SORC for review.
6.5.4.4 Personnel recommended to be Station Qualified Reviewers shall be designated in writing by the designated manager or designated officer for each procedure, program, or class of procedure or i
program within the scope of the Station Qualified Reviewer Program.
6.5.4.5 Temporary procedure changes shall be made in accordance with Specification 6.8.3 with the exception that changes to procedures for which reviews are assigned to Qualified Reviewers will be reviewed and approved as described in Specification 6.5.4.2.
Recordi 6.5.4.6 The review of procedures and programs performed under the Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall be documented in accordance with administrative procedures.
Trainina and Qualification 6.5.4.7 The training and qualification requirements of personnel designated as a Qualified Reviewer 'in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with administrative procedures. Qualified reviewers shall have:
A Bachelors degree in engineering, related Lience, or a.
technical discipline, and two years of nuclear power plant experience; OR b.
Six years of nuclear power plant experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as c.
approved by a Department Manager.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.6 REPORTABLE EVENT ACTION 6.6.1 The following actions shall be taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:
The Commission shall be notified and a report submitted a.
pursuant to the requirements of Section 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50, and b.
Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the results of this rev ew shall be submitted to the Chairperson o the NSAB and the designated officer.
6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATI0li 6.7.1 The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety Limit is violated:
The unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one a.
hour.
b.
The NRC Operations Center shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />. The Senior Vice President and CN0 - Millstone and the Chairperson of the NSAB shall be notified within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />; A Safety Limit Violation Report shall be prepared. The report c.
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 Chairperson of the NSAB, and the Senior Vice President and CN0 - Millstone within 14 days of the violations.
I Operation shall not be resumed until authorized by the e.
Commission.
6.8 PROCEDURES 6.8.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering the activities ~ referenced below:
The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix "A" of a.
Regulatory Guide 1.33, February, 1978.
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Refueling operations.
Surveillance activities of safety related equipment.
c.
d.
Not used.
e.
Not used.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS f.
Fire Protection Program implementation.
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Quality Control for effluent monitoring using the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.21 Rev.1, June 1974.
h.
Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (REM 00CM) implementation, except for Section I.E.,
Radiological Environmental Monitoring.
l 6.8.2 a.
The designated manager or designated officer or designated senior officer may designate specific procedures and programs, or classes of procedures and programs to be reviewed in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program in lieu of review by the PORC or SORC. The review per the Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with Specification 6.5.4.
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b.
Procedures and programs listed in Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall be approved by the designaged manager or designated i
officer or by cognizant Manager or Directors who are designated as the Approval Authority by the designated manager or designated officer, as specified in administrative procedures. The Approval 1
Authority for each procedure and program or class of procedure and
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program shall be specified in administrative procedures.
Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall c.
be reviewed by the PORC or SORC and shall be approved by the designated manager or designated officer or be reviewed and g
approved in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program, prior to implementation. Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1 shall be reviewed periodically as set forth in administrative procedures.
6.8.3 Temporary changes to procedures of 6.8.1 above may be made provided:
The intent of original procedure is not altered.
a.
b.
The change is approved by two members of the plant management staff, at 1 east one of whom holds a Senior Reactor Operator's License on the unit affected.
The change is documented, reviewed by the PORC or SORC, or the c.
Station Qualified Reviewer Program as applicable, and approved by the designated manager or designated officer or Station Qualified l Reviewer Program Department Manager within 14 days of implementation.
6.8.4 Written procedures shall be established, implemented and maintained covering Section I.E, Radiological Environmental Monitoring, of the REMODCM.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.15 RADIOLOGICAL EFFLUENT MONITORING AND OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION MANUA fREMODCM)
Section I, Radiological Effluents Monitoring Manual (REMM), shall outline the sampling and analysis programs to determine the concentration of radioactive materials released offsite as well as dose commitments to individuals in those exposure pathways and for those radionuclides released as a result of' station operation.
It shall also specify operating guidelines for radioactive waste treatment systems and report content.
Section II, the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (0DCM), shall describe the methodology and parameters to be used in the calculation of offsite doses due to radioactive gaseous and liquid effluents and in the calculations of gaseous and liquid effluent monitoring instrumentation' Alarm / Trip Setpoints consistent with the applicable LCO's contained in these Technical Specifications.
Changes to the REMODCM:
Shall be documented and records of reviews performed shall be a.
retained as required by Specification 6.10.2m. This documentation shall contain:
1)
Sufficient information to-support the change together with the appropriate analyses or evaluations justifying the change (s),
and 2)
A determination that the change will maintain the level of radioactive effluent control required by 10 CFR 20.106, 40 CFR Part 190, 10 CFR 50.36a, and Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 and not adversely impact the accuracy or reliability of effluent, dose, or setpoint calculations.
b.
Shall become effective after review and acceptance by SORC and the approval of the designated officer.
l Shall be submitted to the Commic non in the form of a complete, c.
legible copy of the entire REMM ur ODCM, as appropriate, as a part of or concurrent with the Annual Radioactive Effluent Report for the period of the report in which any change was made.
Each change shall be identified by markings in the margin of the affected pages, clearly indicating the area of the page that was changed, and shall indicate the date (e.g., month / year) the change was implemented.
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j NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20666 4001 49.....,d NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY. ET AL DOCKET NO. 50-423 MILLSTONE NUCLEAR POWER STATION. UNIT NO. 3 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE l
l Amendment No.171 License No. NPF-49
- 1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Ce.? mission) has found that:
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The application for amendment by Northeast Nuclesi Energy Company, et al.
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(the licensee) dated December 22,1998, as supplemented March 19,1999, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set I
forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangsring the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the l
i Commission's regulations; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's reCJletlJnS and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
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Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-49 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2)
Technical Soecifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revisad through Amendment No.171, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto are hereby incorporated in the license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.
3.
This license amendment is effective as of the date of issuance, to be implemented within 30 days of issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION i
J,es W. Clifford, hief, Section 2 Project Directorate i Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Attachment:
Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance: June 3, 1999
o ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.171 F[ir.1fY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-49 DOCKET NO. 50-423 Replace the following pages of the Appendix A, Technical Specifications, with the attached pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number afnd contain verticallines i
indicating the areas of change.
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Remove Insert 6-1 6-1 o
6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-9 6-9 6-10 6-10 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-12 6-13 6-13 6-14 6-14 6-15 6-15 6-24 6-24
.ADNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.1 RESPONSIBILITY 6.1.1 The designated officer shall be respon'sible for overall operation of the Millstone Station Site and shall delegate in writing the succession to this responsibility. The designated manager shall be responsible for overall Unit safe operation and shall delegate in writing the succession to this
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responsibility.
6.1.2 The Shift Manager shall be responsible for the control room command function.
6.1.3 Unless otherwise defined, the technical specification titles for members of the staff are generic titles. Unit specific titles for the functions and responsibilities associated with these generic titles are identified in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
t 6.2 ORGANIZAJ10N i
6.2.1 0FFSITE AND ONSITE ORGANIZATIONS Onsite and offsite organizations shall be established for unit operation and I
corporite management, respectively. The onsite and offsite organizations shall include the positions for activities affecting the safety of the nuclear power plant.
- a. Lines of authority, responsibility, and communication shall be established and defined for the highest management levels through intermediate levels to and including all operating organization positions. These relationships shall be documented and updated, as appropriate, in the form of organization charts, functional descrip-tions of departmental responsibilities and relationships, and job descriptions for key personnel positions, or in equivalent forms of documentation. These requirements shall be documented in the Quality Assurance Topical Report.
- b. The designated manager shall be responsible for overall unit safe
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operation and shall have control over those onsite activities necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the pla t.
- c. The designated officer shall have corporate responsibility for l
overall plant nuclear safety and shall take any measures needed to ensure acceptable performance of the staff in operating, 1
maintaining, and providing technical support to the plant to ensure nuclear safety.
- d. The individuals who train the operating staff and those who carry out health physics and quality assurance functions may report to the appropriate onsite manager; however, they shall have sufficient organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating pressures.
6.2.2 FACIllTY STAFF
- a. Each on-duty shift shall be composed of at least the minimum shift crew composition shown in Table 6.2-1; MILLSTONE - UNIT.3 6-1 Amendment No. 77, pp, pp, J/7,171 w
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-6.3 FACILITY STAFF 00ALIFICATIONS 6.3.1 Each member of the facility staff shall meet or exceed the minimum l
qualifications of ANSI N18.1-1971 for comparable positions, except for:
If the Operations Manager does not hold a senior reactor operator a.
license for Hillstone Unit No. 3, then the Operations Manager shall have held a senior reactor operator license at 'a pressurized water reactor, and the Assistant Operations Manager shall hold a senior reactor operator license for Millstone Unit No. 3.
b.
The Health Physics Manager shall meet or exceed the qualifications of Regulatory. Guide 1.8, Revision 1, May 1977.
6.4 TRAINING 6.4.1 A retraining and replacement training program for the facility staff that meets or exceeds the requirements and recommendations of Section 5.5 of
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6.4.2 Deleted.
6.5 REVIEW AND AUDIT 6.5.1 PLANT OPERATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE (PORC)
FUNCTION 6.5.1.1 The PORC shall function to advise the designated manager on all l
matters relaterl to nuclear safety.
COMPOSITION 6.5.1.2 The PORC shall be composed of nine to eleven members. Members
.shall collectively have experience and expertise in the following areas:
Plant Operations Engineering Reactor Engineering Maintenance i
Instrumentation and Controls Health Physics Chemistry Work Planning Quality Assurance i
The minimum' qualifications of PORC members shall be that all members have an academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a management position, and have a minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise. The members of PORC shall be appointed in writing by the designated manager.
The Chairperson and alternate l
Chairperson of the PORC shall be drawn from the PORC members and be appointed in writing by the designated manager.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS ALTERNATES 6.5.1.3 All' alternate members shall be a Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis;ppointed in writing by the PORC however, no more than two
' alternates shall participate as voting members in PORC activities at any one time.
MEETING FREQUENCY 6.5.1.4 The PORC shall meet at least once per calendar month and as convened by the PORC Chairperson.
QUORUM 6.5.1.5 The quorum of the PORC shall consist of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and four members including alternates.
RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.1.6 The PORC shall be responsible for:
I Review of:
- 1) all procedures, exce)t common site procedures, required by(Specification 6.8 and c1anges thereto, 2 a.
except common site pr grams required by Specification) 6.8 andall programs, changes thereto as de er) mined by the designated manager to affect 3.any oth i
changes thereto, and l
nuclear safety.
Procet'ures and programs required by Specification 6.8 that are designated for review and approval by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program do not require PORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear
- safety, c.
Review of all proposed changes to Sections 1.0-5.0 of these Technical Specifications.
d.
Review of all proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.
Investigation of all violations of the Technical Specifications,lua-e.
including the preparation and forwarding of reports covering eva tion and recommendations to prevent recurrence, to the designated officer and to the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
f.
Review of all REPORTABLE EVENTS.
g.
Review of facility operations to detect potential safety hazards.
h.
Performance of special reviews, investigations, or analyses and reports thereon as requested by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board.
i.
Render determinations in writing if any item considered under Specification 6.5.1.6a. through d. above, as appropriate and as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50.92, constitutes an unreviewed safety questian, or requires a significant hazards consideration determination.
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Review of Unit Turbine Overspeed Protection Maintenance and Testing Program and revision thereto.
k.
Review of the Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures.
AUTHORITY 6.5.1.7 The PORC shall:
Recommend to the designated manager written approval or l
a.
disapproval of items considered under Specification 6.5.1.6a.
through d. above; and b.
Provide written notification to the designated officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board of disagreement l between the PORC and the designated manager; however the designated manager shall have responsibility for reso,lution of
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such disagreements pursuant to Specification 6.1.1.
RECORDS 6.5.1.8 The PORC shall maintain written minutes of each meeting and copies shall be provided to the designated officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear l Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.2 SITE OPERATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE fSORC)
FUNCTION 6.5.2.1 The SORC shall function to advise the designated officer on all l
matters related to nuclear safety of the entire Millstone Station Site.
COMPOSITION 6.5.2.2 The SORC shall be composed of the:
Chairperson:
Designated Officer Member:
Unit 1 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 2 Designated Manager Member:
Unit 3 Designated Manager Member:
Designated Manager, Nuclear Services Member:
Designated Manager, General Services Member:
Designated Member of Unit 1 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Unit 2 PORC i
Member:
Designated Member of Unit 3 PORC Member:
Designated Member of Nuclear Oversight The senior designated Unit manager in attendance shall be the Vice Chairperson.
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i ALTERNATES 6.5.2.3 Alternate members shall be appointed in writing by the SORC Chairperson to serve on a temporary basis; however, no more than two alternates shall participate in SORC activities at one time.
MEETING FRE0VENCY 6.5.2.4 The 50RC shall meet at least once per 6 months and as convened by the SORC Chairperson.
OUSRUM 6.5.2.5 A quorum of the SORC shall consist of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and five members including alternates.
RESPONSIBillTIES 6.5.2.6 The SORC shall be responsible for:
Review of (d) changes thereto, (2) all common site programsall co 1
a.
tion 6.8 an required by Specification 6.8 and changes thereto, (3) any other pro, posed procedures programs, or changes thereto as determined by the designated, officer to affect site nuclear safety. Common site l
programs and procedures required by Specification 6.8 that are designated for review and approval by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program do not require SORC review.
b.
Review of all proposed changes to Section 6.0 " Administrative Controls" of these Technical Specifications; Performance of special reviews and investigations and reports as c.
requested by the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board; d.
Not used.
e.
Not used.
f.
Review of all common site proposed tests and experiments that affect nuclear safety; g.
Review of all common site proposed changes or modifications to systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety; and h.
Render determinations in writing or meetin considered under Specification 6.5.2.6(a) g minutes if any item through (g above, as appropriate and as provided by 10CFR50.59 or 10CFR50).92 conititutes an unreviewed safety question or requires a significant hazards consideration determination.
i.
Review of the common site Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures.
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c ADl:INISTRATIVE CONTROLS bOTHORITY 6.5.2.7 The SORC shall:
Recommend to the designated officer written approval or disapproval l
a.
in meeting minutes of items considered under Specification
- 6.5.2.6(a) through (g) above, and b.
Provide immediate written notification or meeting minutes to the designated senior officer and the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Assessment Board of disagreement between the SORC and the designated officer; however, the designated senior officer shall have responsibility for resolution of such disagreements.
RECOROS 6.5.2.8 shall be provided to the designated officer and Chairperson of the Nuc l
Safety Assessment Board.
6.5.3 NUCLEAR SAFETY ASSESSMENT BOARD (NSAB)
FUNCTION 6.5.3.1 The minimum qualifications of NSAB members are as follows:
The Chairperson and NSAB members shall have:
a.
1)
An academic degree in an engineering or physical science field, or hold a senior management position, and 2)
A minimum of five years technical experience in their respective field of expertise.
b.
The NSAB shall have experience in and shall function to provide.
independent oversight review and audit of designated activities in the areas of:
1)
Nuclear power plant operations; 2)
Nuclear engineering; 3)
Chemistry and radiochemistry; 4)
Metallurgy; 5)
Instrumentation and control; 6)
Radiological safety; I
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Mechanical and electrical engineering; and 8)
Quality assurance practices.
The NSAB serves to advise the designated senior officer on matters related to nuclear safety and notify the designated senior officer within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of a safety significant disagreement between the NSAB and the organization or function being reviewed.
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COMPOSITION 6.5.3.2 The designated senior officer shall appoint, in writing, a minimum l
of seven members to the NSAB and shall designate from this membership, in writing, a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
The membership shall function to
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provide independent review and audit in the areas listed in Specification 6.5.3.1.
ALTERNATES 6.5.3.3 All alternate members shall be appointed,. in writing, by the designated senior officer; however, no more than two alternates shall l
participate as members in NSAB activities at any one time.
MEETING FRE0VENCY 6.5.3.4 The NSAB shall meet at least once per calendar quarter.
000R_Ulj 6.5.3.5 The quorum of the NSAB shall_ consist of a majority of NSAB members including the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. No more than a minority of the quorum shall have line responsibility for operation of the same Northeast Utilities' nuclear unit. No more than two alternates shall be appointed as
-members at any meeting in fulfillment of the quorum requirements.
REVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.6 The NSAB shall be responsible for the review of:
The safety evaluations for changes to procedures, equipment, or a.
systems, and tests or experiments completed under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, to verify that such actions did not constitute an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; b.
Proposed changes to procedures, equipment, or systems that involve an unreviewed safety question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; Proposed tests or experiments that involve an unreviewed safety c.
question as defined in 10 CFR 50.59; i
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Proposed changes to Technical Specifications and the Operating License; Violations of applicable codes, regulations, orders, license e.
requirements, or internal procedures having nuclear safety significance; f.
All Licensee Event Reports required by 10 CFR 50.73; Indications of significant unanticipated deficiencies in any aspect g.
of design or operation of structures, systems, or components that could affect nuclear safety; h.
Significant accidental, unplanned, or uncontrolled radioactive releases, including corrective actions to prevent recurrence; i.
Significant operating abnormalities or deviations from normal and expected performance of equipment that could affect nuclear safety; j.
The performance of the corrective action program; and k.
Audits and audit plans.
Reports or records of these reviews shall be forwarded to the designated senior officer within 30 days following completion of the review.
AUDIT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES 6.5.3.7 The NSAB audit program shall be the responsibility of the Nuclear Oversight Department. NSAB audits shall be performed at least once per 24 months in accordance with administrative procedures and shall encompass:
The conformance of unit operation to provisions contained within the a.
Technical Specifications and applicable license conditions; b.
The training and qualifications of the unit staff; The implementation of all programs required by Specification 6.8; c.
d.
The Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures; The fire protection equipment and program implementation utilizing e.
either a qualified offsite license fire protection engineer or an outside independent fire protection consultant; f.
Actions taken to correct deficiencies occurring in equipment, structures, systems, components, or method of operation that affect nuclear saf.ety; and g.
Other activities and documents as requested by the designated senior officer.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS RECORDS 6.5.3.8 Written records of reviews and audits shall be maintained. As a minimum these records shall include:
Results of the activities conducted under the provisions of a.
Section 6.5.3; b.
deleted c.
deleted 6.5.4 Station Qualified Reviewer Proaram function 6.5.4.1 The designated manager. or designated officer or designated senior officer may establish a Station Qualified Reviewer Program whereby required reviews of designated procedures or classes of procedures required by I
Specifications 6.5.1.6.a and 6.5.2.6.a are performed by Station Qualified Reviewers and approved by designated managers. These reviews are in lieu of reviews by the PORC or SORC. However, procedures whi.ch require a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation must be reviewed by the PORC or SORC.
Fesnonsibilities 6.5.4.2 The Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall:
Provide for the review of designated procedures, programs, and a.
changes thereto by a Qualified Reviewer s) other than the individual who prepared the procedure, program, or(change.
b.
Provide for cross-disciplinary review of procedures, programs, and changes thereto when organizations other than the preparing organization are affected by the procedure, program, or change.
Ensure cross-disciplinary reviews are performed by a Qualified c.
Reviewer (s) in affected disciplines, or by other persons designated by cognizant Managers or Directors as having specific expertise required to assess a particular procedure, program, or change.
Cross-disciplinary reviewers may function as a committee.
d.
Provide for a screening of designated procedures, programs and changes thereto to determine if an evaluation should be performed in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59 to verify that an unreviewed safety question does not exist.
This screening will be performed by personnel trained and qualified in performing 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations.
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Provide for written recommendation by the Qualified Reviewer (s) to e.
the responsible Manager for approval or disapproval of procedures and programs considered under Specification 6.5.1.6.a and 6.5.2.6.a and that the procedure or program was screened by a qualified individual and.found not to require a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation.
6.5.4.3 If the responsible manager determines that a new program, procedure, or change thereto requires a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation, that Manager will ensure l
the required evaluation is performed to determine if the new procedure, program, i
or change involves an unreviewed safety question. The new procedure, program, or change will'then be forwarded with the 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation to PORC or SORC for review.
6.5.4.4 Personnel recommended to be Station Qualified Reviewers shall be designated in writing by the designated manager or designated officer for each l
procedure, program, or class of procedure or program within the scope of the Station Qualified Reviewer Prograo.
6.5.4.5 Temporary procedure changes shall be made in accordance with Specification 6.8.3 with the exception that changes to procedures for which reviews are assigned to Qualified Reviewers will be reviewed and approved as described in Specification 6.5.4.2.
Records 6.5.4.6 The review of procedures and programs performed under the Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall be documented in accordance with administrative procedures.
I Trainina and Qualification 6.5.4.7 The training and qualification requirements of personnel designated as a Qualified Reviewer in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with administrative procedures. Qualified reviewers shall have:
a.
A Bachelors degree in engineering, related science, or technical discipline, and two years of nuclear power plant experience; OR b.
Six years of nuclear power plant experience; OR c.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by l
a Department Manager, i
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ADNINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 6.6 REPORTABLE EVENT' ACTION 6.6.1 The following actions shall-be' taken for REPORTABLE EVENTS:
?a.
The Commission shall'be notified and a report submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 50.73 to 10 CFR Part 50, and b.
Each REPORTABLE EVENT shall be reviewed by the PORC and the results of this review shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the NSAB and the designated officer.
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6.7 SAFETY LIMIT VIOLATION 6.7.1 The following actions shall be taken in the event a Safety Limit is violated:
The Unit shall be placed in at least HOT STANDBY within one hour, a.
b.
The NRC Operations Center shall be notified by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within I hour.
The Senior Vice President-and CN0 - Millstone and the Chairperson of the NSAB shall be notified within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />; A' Safety Limit Violation Report shall be prepared. The report c.
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 Chairperson of the NSAB, and the Senior Vice President and CN0 - Mi-llstone within 14 days of the violation; and Operation shall not be resumed until authorized by the Commission.
e.
6.8 PROCEDURES'AliD PROGRAMS 6.8.1 Writtan procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained-covering the activities referenced below:
The applicable procedures recommended in Appendix A of Regulatory a.
Guide 1.33, Revision 2, February 1978; b.
The applicable procedures required to implement the requirements of NUREG-0737 and supplements thereto; c.
Refuel.ing operations; d.
Surveillance activities of safety related equipment; e.
Not used.
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g.
Fire Protection Program implementation; h.
Quality controls for effluent monitoring,. using the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.21, Rev.1, June 1974; and i.
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Manual (REM 00CM) implementation except for Section I.E,
- Radiological Environmental Monitoring.
The' designated manager.or designated officer or designated senior 6.8.2 a.
. officer may designate specific procedures and programs,- or classes of procedures and programs to be reviewed in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer Program in lieu of review by the PORC or SORC. The review per the Qualified Reviewer Program shall be in accordance with Specification 6.5.4.
b.
Procedures and programs listed in Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall be approved by the designated manager or designated officer or by cognizant Managers or Directors who are designated as the Approval Authority by the designated manager or designated officer as specified in administrative procedures. The Approval Authority for each procedure and program or class of procedure and program shall be specified in administrative procedures.
c.
Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1, and changes thereto, shall be reviewed by.the PORC or S0RC and shall be approved by the designated manager or designated officer or be reviewed and l
approved in accordance with the Station Qualified Reviewer 1
Program, prior to implementation.. Each procedure of Specification 6.8.1 shall be reviewed periodically as set forth in administrative procedures.
6.8.3 Temporary changes to procedures of Specification 6.8.1 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 Operator license on the unit affected; and~
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The change is documented, reviewed by the PORC or.SORC or Station Qualified Reviewer Program, as appropriate, and approved by the Station Qualified Reviewer Program Department Manager or designated manager or designated officer within 14 days of l
implementation.
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-6.~13 RADIOLOGICAL EFFLUENT MONITORING AND OFFSITE DOSE CALCULATION (REMODCM)
Section I, Radiological Effluent Monitoring Manual (REMM), shall outline the sampling and analysis programs to determine the concentration of. radioactive materials released offsite-as well as dose commitments to individuals in those exposure pathways and.for those radionuclides released as a result of station operation.
It shall also specify operating. guidelines for radioactive waste treatment systems and report content.
Section II, the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (00CM), shall describe the methodology and parameters to be used in the calculation of offsite doses due to radioactive gaseous and liquid effluents.and in the calculations of gaseous and liquid effluent monitoring instrumentation alarm / trip setpoints consistent
.with the applicable LCOs contained in these technical specifications.
Changes to the REMODCM:
Shall be documented and records of reviews performed shall be retained as a.
required by Specification 6.10.30.
This documentation shall contain:
1)
Sufficient information to' support the change together with the appropriate analyses or evaluations justifying the change (s), and 2)
A determination that the change will maintain the level of radioactive effluent : control required by 10 CFR 20.106, 40 CFR Part 190, 10 CFR 50.36a, and Appendix I to 10 CFR Part 50 and _ not adversely
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impact the accuracy or reliability of effluent, dose, or setpoint calculations.
b.
Shall become effective after review and acceptance by SORC and the approval of the designated officer.
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.Shall be submitted to the Commission in the form of a complete, legible copy of c.
the entire REMM or CDCM, as appropriate, as a part of.or concurrent with the Annual Radioactive Effluent Report for the period of the report in which any change was made.
Each change shall be identified by markings in the margin of the affected pages, clearly indicating the area of the page that was changed, and shall indicate the date (e.g., month / year) the change was implemented.
6.14 RADI0 ACTIVE WASTE TREATMENT Procedures for liquid and gaseous radioactive effluent discharges from the Unit shall be prepared, approved, maintained and adhered ~to for all operations involving offsite releases of radioactive effluents.
These procedures shall specify the use of appropriate waste treatment systems utilizing the guidance provided in the REM 0DCM.
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The Solid Radioactive Waste Treatment System shall be operated in accordance with the Process Control Program to process wet radioactive wastes to meet shipping and burial ground requiremepts.
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