ML20210P017
| ML20210P017 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 08/14/1997 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | James Knubel POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK |
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| ML20210P022 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-333-97-99, NUDOCS 9708260238 | |
| Download: ML20210P017 (5) | |
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August 14, 1997 Mr. James Knubel Chief Nuclear Officer and Senior Vice President New York Power Authority 123 Main Street White Plains, NY 10601
SUBJECT:
SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP)
REPORT 50-333/97-99
Dear Mr. Knubel:
This letter forwards the SALP report for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant for the period November 19,1995, through June 28,1997 (Enciosure 1). This assessment was conducted under the SALP process that was implemented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in July 1993. In this process, the NRC rates the performance of licensees in four functional areas: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Plant Support. The Plant Support area comprises radiological and effluent controls, chemistry, security, emergency preparedness, fire protection, and housekeeping.
Performance at FitzPatrick was generally good with improvement in the plant material condition. Self-assessments were generally effective. Some improvements were noted in problem reporting. However, human performance problems, involving each of the principal plant organizations, continued from the last SALP. Several personnel errors stemming from a lack of attention to detail and the failure to exhibit a questioning attitude directly impacted on plant operations. Work control weaknesses resulted in challenges to plant operations. Continued close management attention is needed to improve performance in these areas.
Performance in the operations area was rated Category 2. Operations management provided generally good oversight of plant activities and demonstrated a conservative approach to operation of the plant. Significant attention was given to reducing operator workarounds and burdens. Operator performance and response to plant transients was generally good. However, personnel errors and problems with the control of plant configuration continued to be a concern.
Performance in the maintenance area was rated Category 2. Good performance was
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achieved as evidenced by the maintenance work request backlog reduction, and generally a _ssa improved material condition and equipment reliability. However, personnel errors during E!B.
the conduct of maintenance and surveillance activities caused several equipment and plant operational problems. While improvements in the overali work control process were made K*E, g
over the SALP period, some weaknesses still exist in this area.
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- Engineering efforts contributed to good plant performance and this area was rated Category 2. Enhanced efforts by system engineers to monitor system performance and
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good self assessment efforts to identify engineering performance improvement opportunities were noted. Engineering efforts were effective in reducing operator workarounds. However, there were instances in which formal configuration controls were bypassed and safety evaluations were not performed as required. While efforts have been made to review and improve retrievability of design basis information, some lapses in tracking related corrective actions occurred.
Performance in the area of plant support was rated Category 2. Continued effectiveness of emergency preparedness, fire protection and security programs was noted. The occupational radiation protection program was generally effective. However, several noteworthy problems occurred involving the failure of radiation workers to adhere to radiological control barriers and procedures, a recurring problem from the previous SALP period. These problerr; persisted despite initiatives undertaken early in the period to improve radiation worker and radiation protection technician training and performance.
We have tentatively scheduled a management meeting with you at 10 a.m. on September 4,1997, at the FitzPatrick site. The meeting is open to the public. At the meeting, you should be prepared to discuss our assessment and the initiatives you have ongoing or plan to take to address the weaknesses detailed in our evaluation. provides the schedule of NRC inspections of your facility planned for the next year. We willinform you of any changes. The routine resident inspection effort is not included in this schedule. We oppreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely, Original Signed by:
Hubert J. Miller Regional Administrator Docket No. 50-333
Enclosures:
- 1. SALP Report No. 50-333/97-99
- 2. Inspection Schedule for the next year
James Knubei 3
cc w/encis:
C. D. Rapplayea, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R. Schoenberger, President and Chief Operating Officer M. J. Colomb, Site Executive Officer H. P. Salmon, Jr., Vice President of Nuclear Operations W. Josiger, Vice President - Engineering and Project Management J. Kelly, Director - Regulatory Affairs and Special Projects T. Dougherty, Vice President - Nuclear Engineering R. Deasy, Vice President - Appraisal and Compliance Services R. Patch, Director - Quality Assurance G. C. Goldstein, Assistant General Counsel C. D. Faison, Director, Nuclear Licensing, NYPA K. Peters, Licensing Manager T. Morra, Executive Chair, Four Cuunty Nuclear Safety Committee Supervisor, Tnwn of Scriba C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law P. Eddy, Director, Electric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York G. T. Goering, Consultant, New York Power Authority J. E. Gagliardo, Consultant, New York Power Authority E. S. Beckjord, Consultant, New York Power Authority F. William Valentino, President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Chairman Jackson Commissioner Dicus Commissioner Diaz Commissioner McGaffigan Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
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H. Miller, RA W. Axelson, DRA J. Lanning, DRM Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
PUBLIC NRC Resident inspector J. Wiggins, DRS L. Nicholson, DRS DRS Branch Chiefs J. McFadden, DRS J. Rogge, DRP R. Barkley, DRP M. Oprendek, DRP R. Junod, DRP Distribution w/encts: (VIA E MAIL)
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S. Collins, NRR R. Zimmerman, NRR J. Lieberman, OE (2) (OEMAIL)
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