ML20210H721
| ML20210H721 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Clinton  |
| Issue date: | 08/04/1997 |
| From: | Beach A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Jackie Cook ILLINOIS POWER CO. |
| References | |
| CAL-III-96-13, CAL-III-97-01, CAL-III-97-06, CAL-III-97-1, CAL-III-97-6, NUDOCS 9708140159 | |
| Download: ML20210H721 (10) | |
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August. 4,1997 Mr. John G. Cook Senior Vice President Clinton Power Station Illinois Power Company Mail Code V 275 P. O. Box 678 Clinton, IL 61727
SUBJECT:
CLOSURE OF CONFIRMATORY ACTION LETTERS NO. 50-461/ Rill 9601 97001, AND 97006
Dear Mr. Cook:
I am writing to document NRC's closuro of the actions specified in NRC Confirma Action Letters (CAls) issued to Illinois Power Company (IP) on September January 7,1997, and June 9,1997. CALs No. Rlli-96-013 and Rlli 97-001 dealt 11,1996, specifically with the issues stemming from the September 5,1996 event. CAL No. Rlli 97-006 dealt with degraded containment coating. We have reviewed IP's responses to the Cats and inspected the corrective actions, and find them acceptable for closure of the CALs.
CAL Rill-96-013, summarized in Enclosure 1, was issued shortly after the September 5 1
event. IP responded to the CAL in letters dated September 11,16,17, 22, 24 and December 9,1996. These letters addressed the issues associated with the September 5 1996 event including a chronology of events, an assessment of the actions taken by the operators, and corrective actions to address identified performance deficiencies. Taken tagether, the responses were satisfactory. Because additional issues were identified as documented in NRC Inspection Reports 50 461/96010 and 50-461/96011, IP identified additional corrective actions. Those actions were also documented in IP's December 9, 1996 letter.
IP's December 9 letter established the Clinton Startup Readiness Action Plan (SRAP). The 6FtAP mcorpomtsd all the short term actions and a majority of the long term actions identified in IP's September 24,1996 letter. A cross reference between the two letters is provided as Enclosure 2. The five long term items from the September 24 letter not addressed by the SRAP have been completed or incorporated into IP's long term improvement program. The actions identified in the SRAP were confirmed in NRC's l
January 7,1997, CAL No. Rlll-97-001 and are summarized in Enclosure 1.
IP responded to CAL Rin-97-OO1 in a July 2,1997 letter and a public meeting between IP
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and NRC on July 3,1997. The public meeting discussed the effectiveness of IP's corrective actions to improve performance at the Clinton Power Station. Other public
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meetings to discuss the Plan's effectiveness were held o.1 April 18, May 1,15,28, and 1'
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J. G. Cook 2-June 13,1997. Through independont inspection effort, review of item specific documentation provided by IP, and review of IP's July 2,1997 letter, NRC has determined that the actions agreed to between IP and NRC have been satisfactorily completed. A detailed review of the SRAP's commitments and NRC closure of each item can be found in NRC inspection Report 50-461/97012.
The third CAL, No. Rill 97 006, dated June 9,1997, was issued to dacument agreement on cctions IP would take to address degraded coating in containment. In letters dated June 12 and July 2,1997,IP provided interith responses to the CAL, NRC and IP met on July 3,1997, to discuss the status of the corrective actions. In a letter dated July 16, 1997, IP provided the final assessment of the plan's results. Based on independent inspection observations, reviews of IP's action, and IP's July 16,1997 let*er, NRC considors IP's actions associated with CAL Rlll-97406 to be satisfactory.
Although this, letter documents the closure of CAL Nos, 50 461/ Rill 96013,97001, and 97006,it is not intended to provide NRC concurronce for the restart of the facility.
Currently, thare exists soveral selectricalissues involving degraded voltage, breaker reliability and temperature qualification for components on the emergency diesel generator ivh;ch must be resolved before plant restart. Additionally, as with any other restart iollowing a prolonged plant shutdown, it is your responsibility to ensure that the personnel.
l systems, and equipment can support safe operation of the facility. Wa will provide sufficient resources to oversee your activities associated with the restart of the facility.
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If you have any questions regarding the status of the CALs, please contact Jim Caldwell or Geoffrey Wright at (630) 829 9658 or 829-9602 respectively.
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Sincerely,
/s/ A. B. Deach A. Bill Beach Regional Administrator Docket No. 50-461
Enclosures:
- 1. Summary of Confirmatory Action Letters
- 2. Cross Reference PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCES DOCUMENT NAME: R :\\LTR S 2 LI C\\lLLP OWER\\ C Li-C LO S. C A L To roceive a copy of this document, indicate in the box "C" = Copy without attachment / enclosure "E" = Copf with attachment / enclosure "N" = No copy
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June 13,1997. Through independent inspection ef fort, review of item specific documentation provided by IP, and review of IP's July 2,1997 letter, NRC has determined that the actions agreed to between IP and NRC have been satisfactorily completed. A detailed review of the SRAF's commitments and NRC closure of each item can be found in NRC Inspection Report 50-461/97012.
The third CAL, No. Rlll-97-006, dated June 9,1997, was issued to document agreement on actions IP would take to address degraded coating in containment, in letters dated June 12 and July 2,1997, IP provided interim responses to the CAL, NRC and IP met on July 3,1997, to discuss the status of the corrective actions, in a letter dated July 16, 1997,IP provided the final assessment of the plan's results. Based on independent inspection observations, reviews of IP's action, and IP's July 16,1997 letter, NRC considers IP's actions associated w',th CAL Rlll 97-006 to be satisfactory.
Over the past 10 months, NRC issued three CALs. The CALs documented agreements betwoon NRC and IP regarding actions to be taken for items stemming from the September 5 event and items identified through additional inspection activities. Based on independent inspection effort and review uf documentation, NRC has determined that IP has taken the agreed upon actions. Besed on the above, NRC considers CALs No. Rill 96-013. Rlll 97-001, and Rlil-97-006 closed.
Although this letter documents the closure of CAL Nos. 50-461/Rlll 96013,97001, and 97006,it is not intended to provide NRC concurrence for the restart of the facility.
Currently, Aere exists several elactricalissues involving degraded voltage, breaker reliability and temperature qualification for components on the emergency diesel generator which must be resolved before plant restart. Additionally, as with any other restart following a prolonged plant shutdown, it is your responsibility to ensure that the personnel, systems, and equipment can support safe operation of the facility. We will provide sufficient resources to oversee your activities associated with the restart of the facility.
If you have any questions regarding the status of the CALs, please contact Jim Caldwell or Geoffrey Wright at (630) 829-9658 or 829-9602 respectively.
Sincerely, A Bill Beach Regional Administrator Docket No. 50-461
Enclosures:
- 1. Summary of Confirmatory Action Letters
- 2. Cross Reference PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCfd DOCUMENT NAME: R:\\LTRS2LIC\\lLLPOWER\\CLI CLOS. CAL To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box "C" = Copy without attachment / enclosure "E" = Copy with attachment / enclosure "N" = No copy 6FFICE Rill NRR l
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- June 13,1997. : TNrough independent inspection effort, review of item specific i
documentation provided by IP, and review of IP's July 2,1997 letter, NRC has determined
.-that the actions agreed to butween IP and NRC have been satisfactorily completed. A -
detailed review of the SRAP's commitments and NRC closure of each item can be found in NRC Inspection Report 50-461/97012.
- The third CAL, No. Rill 97-OOS, dated June 9,1997, was issued to document agreement
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on actions IP would take to address degraded coating in containment, in letters dated
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June 12 and July 2,1997, IP provided interim responses to the CAL.- NRC and IP met on July 3,1997, to discuss the status of the corrective actions.- In a letter dated July _16, 1997, IP provided the final assessment of the plan's results. Based on independent
= inspection observations, reviews of IP's action, and IP's July 16,1997 letter, NRC 4
4 considers IP's actions associated with CAL Rill 97 OO6 to be satisfactory.
Over the past 10 months, NRC issued three Confirmatory Action Letters. The CALs i
.d_ocumerited agreements between NRC and IP regarding actions to be taken for items -
stemming from the September 5 event and items identified through additional inspection -
activities. Based on independent inspection effort and review of documentations, NRC has determined that IP has taken the agreed upon actions. ! Based on the above, NRC considers CALs No. Rill 96 013, R11197-001, and Rlil 97-OO6 closed.
If you have any questions regarding the status of the Confirmatory Action Letters, please contact Jim Caldwell or Geoffrey Wright at (630) 829 9658 or 829 9602 respectively.
Sincerely,-
4 A. Bill Beach Regional Administrator.
- Docket No.- 50-461
Enclosures:
- 1. Summary of Confirmatory Action Letters-
- 2. Cross Reference.
I DOCUMENT NAME: Ri\\LTRS2LIC\\lLLPOWER\\CLl-CLOS CAL To receive a copy of this document, Indicate in the box "C" = Copy without attachment / enclosure "E"'= Copy w!th attachment / enclosure "N" = No copy OFFICE Rlli s
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- R. Phares, Manager Nuclear Assessment d
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Office of the Attorney General
- G.-Stramback, Regulatory Ucensing
- Services Project Manager-General Electric Company -
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ENCLOSURE 1
SUMMARY
OF CONFlRMATORY ACTION LETTERS A.
_ CAL. No, Rlli 96 0-13 dated Scotember ll:1996:
Illinois Power Commitment
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Establish a chronology of events surrounding the September 5,1996, I
reactor recirculation pump seal failuie, including actions taken from the start of placing the plant in single loop operation until the plant reached cold shutdown. This chronology should include all related equipment manipulations and decisions that were made.
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Evaluate conduct of operations during this event, including an evaluation of -
the decisions made, actions taken, and their basis. This should include -
management involvement and oversight of control room activities during this event.
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Document actions and findings related to items (1) and (2) above and preserve any evidence collected for examination by the NRC Prior to e
. restarting the plant submit the findings, conclusions, and any actions deemed necessary, including the schedule for those r,ction to the NRC, Region 111.
Illinois Power Response:
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The chronology of events was provided in letters to the NRC dated September 16 and 22,1996.
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The evaluations of actions were provided in letters to NRC dated September 16 and 22,1996.
3.
The actions and findings related to items 1 and 2 above were provided in t
letters dated September 12,17, and 24,1996. ' Actions initially described in the September 17 and 24,1996 letters were incorporated into IP Startup.
Readiness Action Plan (SRAP). ~ A cross reference between these 1
the SRAP items is onclosed as Enclosure 2. All SRAP items were c NRC Inspection Report 50-461/97012.
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_ CAL No._ Rill 97-001 dated Januarv 9; 1997:
. lilinois Power Commitments:
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Actions will be taken to ensure operators understand their prime function is to maintain the plant in a safe condition. The actions will emphasize that other considerations e.g., schedules of facility availability, are not to interfere with decisions regarding safe operations.
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To improve human performance and ensure stati understanding of expectations regarding conservative operations and decision making, IP will provide written Duidance, conduct seminars on conservativo decision making, and conduct individual discussions betwoon the plant manager and selected staff. Emphasis will be placed on proper understanding of emergency action levels and the need to continually assess plant conditions against those levels. in addition, to enhance operator performance, limits on operations of the facility and selected equipment will be established.
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To improve procedural adequacy and adherence, IP will review selected system and facility operating procedures to ensure their adequacy. IP will review all surveillance procedures prior to use, with special emphasis on preconditioning, completeriess,'and fidelity with the technical specifications and Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (USAR). Training will be provided to staff on management expectations for procedural adherence and in selected areas such as plant startup activkies and 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations.
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To improve management oversight offectiveness, IP will provide training for
' management / supervisory individuals regarding their role in overseeing activities, in addition, during the plant startup and until stable power operation is achieved, senior managers will monitor operation's crews and provide written documentation of their observations.
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To improve plant material condition, IP will conduct reviews of outstanding maintenance work requests to ensure the work is scheduled consistent with safety significance, operator impact, and plant operating conditions. Further, IP will establish a program for senior manager ovessight of long term material deficiencies to ensure corrective actions are being implemented in a manner consistent with the item's significance.
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IP will establish quantitative and qualitative benchmarks against which to assess and monitor the offectiveness of the SRAP items, including those items discussed above.
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IP will document in a letter to the NRC the results of these activities an additional activities identified in your September 24, and December 9,1996, letters. Further, IP will meet with the NRC to discuss the results of its Startup Readiness Action Plan.
Illinois Power Response:
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Items 1-5 above are specifically addressed by the 55 items in IP's SRAP.
Two additional items were added to the SRAP. These items are inc IP's July 2,1997 letter. The 57 items have been reviewed and IP's actions assessed for effectiveness. Two of the 55 items were modified by letters from IP to the NRC. These were reviewed and found acceptable. Further the specific item closures, and discussion of continued monitoring of three 2
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items through unit restait, are documented in NRC Inspection Report 50-461/97012.
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Item 6 was discussed and the benchmarks were presented during public
'.i meetings between IP and NRC.
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IP provided a written response on July 2,1997, to the CAL addressing each b
commitment. IP also met with NRC on July 3,1997, and described the results of the SRAP, Strategic Recovery Plan, and long term improvernent program.
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CAL Rill 97-OO6 dated June 6.1997-tilinois Power Commitments:
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Certify that all coatings within the containment and drywell required to be qual!!!cd me n,us.lified. The certification will determination that the coatings are qualifido. provide the basis for the 2.
lE all c6atings cannot be demonstrated to be qualified, provide reasonable assurance that the Emergency Core Cooling System suction strainers will i :)
remain operable, i.e., wi!! riot clog, during design basis events.
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4 IP will document in a' letter to the NRC the results of items 1 and 2, as appropriate, and will meet with the NRC to discuss the determinations prior to restarting the Clinton Power Stationi ll!!nois Power Resnonse:
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IP met with NRC on July 3,1997, to discussed current status of the degraded containment coating program.
2.
IP developed a program to inspect the coatings, remove degraded coatings, ge coat specific areas prior to restart, continue recoating after startup, perform pull tests to qualify the remaining coatings, and perform a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation for areas not being coated until efter startup.
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By letter dated July 16,1997, IP provided reasonable assurance that all remaining coatings in the containment are qualified, 4
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ENCLOSURE 2 CBDSS REFERE_NCE_jfdE[;N ACTIONSjDENTIFIED IN IP'S LETTERS DATED i
Dfi'IfiMBER 24 IRESPONSE TO CAL NO. Ritt-9S-0131 AND_DECEM flESJhRTUP RE'ADINESS ACTION Pl.Atll SEPTEMBER 24,199G LETbR DECEMBER 9,1996 SRAP LETTER j
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LT-V.3 IV.5 LT-V.4 NONE (PART OF LONG TERM CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM)
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